Conservation and Education
© Raymond Buckmaster / Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust

Conservation and Education

Supporting community conservation and environmental education

WWF-New Zealand wants to inspire and enable New Zealanders to care for their habitats and species as part of a healthier society and economy. To help Kiwis rise to the global challenge of how to live sustainably today, without compromising quality of life for future generations. 

We do this by developing partnerships with local councils, iwi, communities and government agencies to increase the effectiveness of conservation at a grass roots level. And providing resources and funding to community-led conservation groups and schools.

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Group of volunteers

Conservation and Education Funding

WWF, in partnership with the Tindall Foundation, supports communities and educational facilities to run projects that conserve and restore Aotearoa New Zealand's natural environments and the native species in these habitats. 

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Southern right whale and calf

Environmental education resources

Environmental education is a critical tool to achieve long lasting social change. We have a selection of activities and resources to support environment-focussed teaching and learning.

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Eastern Nepal

Mingma Norbu Sherpa Memorial Scholarships

Inspired by the memory of former WWF Director Mingma Norbu Sherpa, WWF has established a Memorial Scholarship Fund that provides financial assistance to students from remote regions of Nepal to study at Lincoln University.

Conservation and Education Stories

Read about some of the community conservation and education projects WWF-New Zealand is supporting around the country.

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Grebe nest
Success Story

Pūteketeke conservation efforts take off in Wānaka

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Little blue penguin
Success Story

Rena’s legacy: Looking after our little penguins

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Hokianga volunteer group
Success Story

Native trees flourishing again in Hokianga thanks to volunteers

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Children planting tree
Success Story

Regenerating ‘green corridors’ in the Far North

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Group of school children joining clean up
Success Story

‘Nature Ninjas’ join beach clean-up

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classroom display
Success Story

Tamariki learn to care for rivers and awa

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plant delivery Pāuanui beach
Success Story

Coastal restoration projects given a boost

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Two little blue penguins chicks in nesting box
Success Story

Muriwai Penguin Project rebuilds after Cyclone Gabrielle

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Success Story

Powering one town’s clean energy transformation

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A picture of kids inside a caravan learning about protecting the environment.
Success Story

Mobile classroom inspires next generation of environmental stewards

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Success Story

Helping to revive Aotearoa’s wetlands

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dune restoration Coromandel beach
Success Story

2023/2024 Conservation Grants