Hinonga Rimurimu
21 January 2021
In Te Upoko o te Ika, Hinonga Rimurimu is a journey of learning and connection to taonga of the moana. A collaborative project involving Te Aho Tū Roa, Greater Wellington Regional Council, NIWA and Mountains to the Sea Wellington, with input from Victoria University. ... Read MoreTe Tiriti o Waitangi workshop
21 December 2020
Living our Toimata values: Twenty three staff and board members of Toimata Foundation and Te Mauri Tau came together at Hui Te Rangiora Marae in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton for a two-day workshop facilitated by Tangata Tiriti/Treaty People. The aims of the workshop were to: • Bring the... Read MoreWise Words from a Leader of Action Learning
14 December 2020
In an Enviroschool, effective leadership and role modelling are key to enabling empowerment of all learners. Enviroschools allows both students and teachers to engage in learning and action in local settings. We believe that creating healthy, sustainable communities involves all of us, and that through... Read MoreTūtū Pai te Puehu o Whangape Indigenous Mapping Project
21 November 2020
Te Rarawa has a desire and vision to build a collection of stories or ‘Kete Pūrākau’, working in collaboration with hapū to share their own stories, as told by them from a mana whenua perspective. This is a unique opportunity to share their stories whilst... Read MoreHealthy Homes for All
21 October 2020
The Healthy Homes project links biodiversity and eco-building. A pilot project undertaken in a Hamilton school has supported teachers to guide students through an exploration of what a healthy home for all living creatures is, and explore how we can create healthy homes for humans... Read MoreThe role of Toimata in a regenerative recovery
21 June 2020
As we look beyond the restrictions of COVID to a regenerative recovery, Toimata Foundation is engaging with our national and regional partners. For Enviroschools this means liaising with councils who play a crucial role in supporting the Enviroschools network across the country. Over 80%... Read MoreTe Noho Taratahi – The transformative experience of ‘lockdown’ and our network response
21 May 2020
The disruption of COVID-19 meant the suspension of much of the busy activity that normally engages the attention of Toimata Foundation, Te Kāhui o Te Aho Tū Roa, and the National Enviroschools team. In response, team members re-grounded themselves in the kaupapa and its essence:... Read MoreHononga – Connection
21 April 2020
The National Enviroschools Hui held April 22nd was delving into new territory for our national gathering – bringing together 120 people from our network national team, regional coordinators and facilitators from around the motu in a low carbon way via zoom. We reshaped this... Read More
