Mātauranga Ngahere (Forest of Knowledge)

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Mātauranga Ngahere (Forest of Knowledge) nature-based education, hands-on ​experiences, and community collaboration to provide a holistic and immersive learning ​journey. Rooted in the principles of kaitiakitanga (looking after) and community ​engagement, this  programme aims to nurture well-being, academic ​engagement, and personal growth while fostering a deep connection with the environment.

Students will be able to work alongside City Care specialists and CCC Park Rangers: This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn new skills , develop expertise and work alongside professionals in the community.

Students will work alongside CityCare and CCC Park Rangers to plan, develop and Build a PARK at Climate Action Campus. This could involve creating/building the following:

  • create an edible garden

  • create a native rongoā

  • create a biking and walking trail

  • construct treehouses and platforms

  • build  seating and planter boxes

  • plan and complete a mural

Students can decide! Plan, create and build their own project with the guidance and support of CCC Park Rangers and City Care.

City Care will also provide expertise, and information on their training and apprenticeship programmes from engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors, tradies, traffic management, Three Waters, labourers, plant operators, and administrative roles throughout the country.

This would suit the following students:
 

  • interested in sustainability and driving projects

  • future leaders and problem solvers

  • interested in working in the outdoors 

  • hands-on learners - future Engineers, Tradies, Project Managers

  • would like to experience working alongside experts in their field and be able to learn how to use their equipment/tools of the trade

  • would like to be at CAC on Friday mornings


Students have the opportunity to gain credits towards the City Care Apprenticeship Programme and NCEA Unit Standards. Tuesday we will be at school and on Friday mornings we will be at the Climate Action Campus.