Many contaminants enter waterways through stormwater run-off. Images of fish on stormwater drains in Rotorua help remind residents about the connection between stormwater drains and the city streams – and fish habitats – they are piped into.
NOTIFICATIONS
Site under construction
23/04/2025We are currently hard at work behind the scences getting our site ready for it's new refreshed look that will be released tomorrow (Thursday 24 April). This means that some functionality is currently not working as it should, i.e. the tabs under article and activity titles for Glossary and Related topics & concepts. Please be patient – it will be back tomorrow. Email us or use the handy Feedback button if you need any help.
Sign in temporary freeze
22/04/2025Today, 23 April, we are freezing our sign in functionalities, as we migrate everyone over to our upcoming refreshed site. Our apologies of any inconvenience – we'll be back soon! Find out more about why we are doing this here. Any questions email us.
Holiday ideas
17/04/2025We hope everyone is have a wonderful Easter/school holiday. Our event listing here is full of a wide range ideas and places to visit across the motu.
A slight delay
14/04/2025A heads up – unfortunately our big release has been delayed a little. Watch this space for more information coming soon!
A new look is coming your way
10/04/2025Our pānui for Āpereira has important information about our website’s upcoming refresh and what it means for you!
Our environment 2025
09/04/2025Read about the state of the environment in Aotearoa and how you can use this wealth of information to engage with local curriculum.
Important reminder
04/04/2025We’re working on some big behind the scenes changes to our website. Please check the email address that you use to sign into our website. If it is not the one you currently use – for example, if you have changed your job/school – you will need to update it.
Citizen Science Month
03/04/2025April is Citizen Science Month – a great opportunity to explore the wide range of citizen science projects that we have. This article will help you make the most of these resources.
Kaitiakitanga o te moana
01/04/2025We have new resources for a week or an entire term! Classroom tested with great literacy links.
Drawing for thinking – recorded workshop now available
28/03/2025Our recent session with Andrew James is now available to view here. Learn how you can use simple drawing techniques to support learning.
