World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands. This day also marks the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971. This years theme: Wetlands and Human Wellbeing Find out more on the website https://www.worldwetlandsday.org or https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/events/national-events/world-wetlands-day/...
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Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day. On two days of action each year, teachers take children outdoors to play and learn. All year round, the Outdoor Classroom Day community campaigns for more time outdoors every day. Find out more on the website https://outdoorclassroomday.com...
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Seaweek – Kaupapa Moana - is New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea. Find out more on the website https://www.seaweek.org.nz/about ...
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Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day. On two days of action each year, teachers take children outdoors to play and learn. All year round, the Outdoor Classroom Day community campaigns for more time outdoors every day....
Read MoreStarting in January of 2023, Conservation Kids NZ will be hosting one major event a month, focussing on a particular species or habitat. Events will be held at various locations around Marlborough and through a variety of methods in an effort to make the events more accessible to whānau and tamariki throughout the entire Marlborough region. Each event will also have all the information, fun, resources, arts & crafts, videos and so much more on their website! Accessible anywhere, any time, and by any one – EVERYONE can be a Conservation Kid and help Save Our Species! Sign up to their Facebook page or keep an eye on their website for more details https://www.envirohub.co.nz/saveourspeciesprogramme *Dates, species and...
Read MoreCook Islands Language Week celebrates the identity, languages, and culture of students from the Cook Islands and helps all New Zealanders journey towards shared cultural understandings. https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/National-events-and-the-NZC/Cook-Islands-Language-Week ...
Read MoreNew Zealand Chinese Language Week is a Kiwi-driven initiative launched in 2014 by Chair Jo Coughlan and Raymond Huo. NZCLW is designed to increase Chinese language learning in New Zealand. The first of its kind in any Western country, NZCLW seeks to bridge the cultural and linguistic knowledge gap between China and New Zealand by delivering fun and practical initiatives that assist Kiwis to learn Chinese. https://www.nzclw.com https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/National-events-and-the-NZC/New-Zealand-Chinese-Language-Week...
Read MoreMālō e lelei! Tonga Language Week / Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga is being held from Sunday 3 September to Saturday 9 September 2023. Tonga Language Week / Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga gives students of all ethnicities the chance to learn some basic Lea Faka-Tonga and gives your students of Tongan origin the chance to be experts in the classroom. https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/learn/for-educators/teaching-resources/tongan-language-week-resource https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/National-events-and-the-NZC/Tonga-Language-Week...
Read MoreWorld Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of rivers and strives to increase public awareness and encourages the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. https://worldriversday.com...
Read MoreThey promote worldwide awareness of hunger and promote action for the future of food, people and the planet. 2023 - Water is essential to life on Earth. It makes up over 50% of our bodies and covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Only 2.5% of water is fresh, suitable for drinking, agriculture, and most industrial uses. Water is a driving force for people, economies and nature and the foundation of our food. Indeed, agriculture accounts for 72% of global freshwater withdrawals, but like all natural resources, fresh water is not infinite. https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en...
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