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pokapoka
September 23, 2026
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Pokapoka Visit

As an extension on their learning about Energy, tamariki from Mayfield Kindergarten took a trip to visit a local historical site - Pokapoka, Seventeen Valley   At Mayfield Kindergarten, tamariki had been learning about the energy from Ruaumoko when Wairau began sharing the story passed to her from her papa about the tsumani that washed across our shores many years ago. To empower Wairau with her korero, kaiako Natasha organised a trip to Pokapoka. Wairau’s papa, Keelan Walker, also came and together they shared the history of the site. Tamariki from Mayfield Kindergarten, staff and management from the Marlborough Kindergarten Association and our Environmental Education team had the pleasure of listening and learning about the...

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Introduction to kumara
September 22, 2026
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Growing Kūmara, Growing Knowledge

Over the past few years there has been an increasing interest in growing kūmara in Marlborough. We have seen this in both schools with our Kids Edible Gardens facilitators and ECE centres. So this term we hosted a workshop to deepen and strengthen this knowledge alongside Reuben Molnar from Te Whatu Ora and Tane Anderson from Sports Tasman. Reuben and Angela demonstrating how to set up a tāpapa Reuben Molnar, has been raising kūmara tipu with rangatahi at NMIT and growing crops at the community gardens. Over the past couple of years the rangatahi have generously shared some of the tipu they raised with Kids Edible Gardens. This has given our...

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Harko Brown manu
June 22, 2026
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Ngā Taonga Tākaro with Harko Brown

On a chilly winters evening Springlands School hall was a hub of energy. With almost 40 teachers from ECE through to secondary school attending a nga taonga tākaro workshop with Harko Brown. Harko Brown is known for his expertise in traditional Māori games. Intro from Ramona This workshop was apart of our Environmental Educations team focus for 2026 on Programmes. It had teachers up and moving about, shaking off the winter chill. However, the workshop was more than just physical activity. It was woven together with pūrākau, te reo Māori, tikanga, and connection to the environment. To get everyone energised and socialised, the workshop started with a round of matamatarongo. This game...

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Rongoā
April 3, 2024
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Rongoā Workshop – Monkey Bay/Rarangi

Marlborough teachers from early childhood, primary and secondary schools gathered at Monkey Bay, Rarangi for our second Rongoā workshop this month. As they arrived they were greeted by the glassy rolling swell of Tangaroa, the warmth of Tamanuiterā and the cool, refreshing presence of Tānemahuta. After a busy day in the classroom this warm welcome  was the medicine needed to nurture a busy mind.   Hosted by the Marlborough District Council Environmental Education team as part of their PLACE focus this year, they invited Ripeka, Whaea Tricia and Koka Lovey from Manaaki Ngahere Trust to share their knowledge on Rongoā plant identification.

  This introductory workshop took kaiako on a guided walk into the...

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