Our Northland- Tõ Ttou Taitokerau Our Stories and updates on the great work happening around the region to help our environment, economy and people thrive. Brought to you by Northland Regional Council. Little paws make big impression Kauri dieback education in Te Taitokerau schools just got a whole lot cuter with Oi the dog on the job. After joining Northland Regional Council, biosecurity officer Stella Kake-Schmidt saw an opportunity to bring more kauri dieback education into the classroom, to inspire the next generation to become kaitiaki of these magnificent taonga. PROTECT OUR KAUR "My dog Oi and I had done a fair bit of work in schools before I joined the regional council, particularly around kiwi and dogs, so I felt like we could develop something similar around kauri dieback," says Stella. The council works with schools and early education providers across the region through the Enviroschools Programme, and kauri dieback education is a natural fit with the programme's living landscapes theme area, says Education Manager Susan Karels. Te Hauata Rapama, 10 and Jade Oxley, 11, hold up the mat Stella and Ol the dog (right) use to llustrate how even little paws can spread infected soil During Stella and Oi's two-hour interactive house with dirty shoes, and we need to have the The Enviroschools kaupapa is all about leaming and taking action to care for our world, and Stella kauri dieback pathogen works and what we can all says Stella. and Ois workshop is an exciing extension of the mahi council's kauri dieback team has previously carried out with schools. workshop students leam about kauri trees, how the same respect and care for our ngahere," do to protect the kauri in our forests. "Scrub, check, spray so you arrive dean and leave clean when you're in Northland's kauri forests." that everyone has inside them, getting students Enviroschools facilitators have helped link the thinking about their own connection with these kauri dieback workshops into the school curriculum "t's about trying to activate that katikitanga Since May. Stella and Oi have visited 19 schools with the kauri dieback education programme, reaching around 775 students. incredible trees and how our actions impact them," says Stella. through leaming areas like the nature of science, the living world, place and environment, and continuity and change. Kauri dieback is a deadly, fungus-like disease that can kill kauri trees of any age. Spores in the soil infect kauri roots and damage the tissues that carry nutrients within the tree. With no known cure, preventing the spread of infected soil is critical to the future of our kauri. Oi makes his appearance to illustrate how even little paws like his can spread around infecled "Having that integration into the curriculum helps soil - a pinhead size of soil is enoughto spread the disease. ensure the learning around kauri dieback is embedded and continues to grow long after "We talk with the tamariki about thinking of a forest Ol and I have visited." like a house - you wouldn't go into someone's Environmental champions celebrated Marine biosecurity and microplastic research More than 200 people turned out to celebrate this year's Whakamanawa a Talao - Environmental Awards. Held in late May, the event recognises kaitiakitanga in action in Te Taitokerau. In late June, Whangårei was visited by 15 seafaring scientists on board the S/V Manawanui. The crew The 47 entries highlighted the commitment and remarkable actions of so many people across Northland to help our environment thrive. were on a 14-day expedition between Tâmaki Makaurau/Auckland and Opua to look at the impact of microplastic pollution on our marine environment and the ecosystem-based industries they support. The expedition, organised by non-profit Blue Cradie and several research institutions, included a stop at Marsden Cove for an educational workshop organised with council. Around 100 students boarded the vessel to learn about microplastics impact on our ocean. Experiencing Marine Reserves - Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust took out top honours on the night. Congratulations to all the entrants for your inspiring work! Tiaki Nga Wai o Hokianga - Hokianga Harbor Care Incorporated Society won the "Environmental leadership'category www.nrc.govt.nz/environmentalawards Our Northland- Tõ Ttou Taitokerau Our Stories and updates on the great work happening around the region to help our environment, economy and people thrive. Brought to you by Northland Regional Council. Little paws make big impression Kauri dieback education in Te Taitokerau schools just got a whole lot cuter with Oi the dog on the job. After joining Northland Regional Council, biosecurity officer Stella Kake-Schmidt saw an opportunity to bring more kauri dieback education into the classroom, to inspire the next generation to become kaitiaki of these magnificent taonga. PROTECT OUR KAUR "My dog Oi and I had done a fair bit of work in schools before I joined the regional council, particularly around kiwi and dogs, so I felt like we could develop something similar around kauri dieback," says Stella. The council works with schools and early education providers across the region through the Enviroschools Programme, and kauri dieback education is a natural fit with the programme's living landscapes theme area, says Education Manager Susan Karels. Te Hauata Rapama, 10 and Jade Oxley, 11, hold up the mat Stella and Ol the dog (right) use to llustrate how even little paws can spread infected soil During Stella and Oi's two-hour interactive house with dirty shoes, and we need to have the The Enviroschools kaupapa is all about leaming and taking action to care for our world, and Stella kauri dieback pathogen works and what we can all says Stella. and Ois workshop is an exciing extension of the mahi council's kauri dieback team has previously carried out with schools. workshop students leam about kauri trees, how the same respect and care for our ngahere," do to protect the kauri in our forests. "Scrub, check, spray so you arrive dean and leave clean when you're in Northland's kauri forests." that everyone has inside them, getting students Enviroschools facilitators have helped link the thinking about their own connection with these kauri dieback workshops into the school curriculum "t's about trying to activate that katikitanga Since May. Stella and Oi have visited 19 schools with the kauri dieback education programme, reaching around 775 students. incredible trees and how our actions impact them," says Stella. through leaming areas like the nature of science, the living world, place and environment, and continuity and change. Kauri dieback is a deadly, fungus-like disease that can kill kauri trees of any age. Spores in the soil infect kauri roots and damage the tissues that carry nutrients within the tree. With no known cure, preventing the spread of infected soil is critical to the future of our kauri. Oi makes his appearance to illustrate how even little paws like his can spread around infecled "Having that integration into the curriculum helps soil - a pinhead size of soil is enoughto spread the disease. ensure the learning around kauri dieback is embedded and continues to grow long after "We talk with the tamariki about thinking of a forest Ol and I have visited." like a house - you wouldn't go into someone's Environmental champions celebrated Marine biosecurity and microplastic research More than 200 people turned out to celebrate this year's Whakamanawa a Talao - Environmental Awards. Held in late May, the event recognises kaitiakitanga in action in Te Taitokerau. In late June, Whangårei was visited by 15 seafaring scientists on board the S/V Manawanui. The crew The 47 entries highlighted the commitment and remarkable actions of so many people across Northland to help our environment thrive. were on a 14-day expedition between Tâmaki Makaurau/Auckland and Opua to look at the impact of microplastic pollution on our marine environment and the ecosystem-based industries they support. The expedition, organised by non-profit Blue Cradie and several research institutions, included a stop at Marsden Cove for an educational workshop organised with council. Around 100 students boarded the vessel to learn about microplastics impact on our ocean. Experiencing Marine Reserves - Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust took out top honours on the night. Congratulations to all the entrants for your inspiring work! Tiaki Nga Wai o Hokianga - Hokianga Harbor Care Incorporated Society won the "Environmental leadership'category www.nrc.govt.nz/environmentalawards