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BLAKE Ambassador Update☀️ 🐧
Since mid-March, Blake Ambassador Anna Parsons has been immersed in unique conservation mission - tracking moulting hoiho, yellow-eyed penguin, along the rugged Otago coastline of Aotearoa.
Working with DOC hoiho rangers from Dunedin and the Catlins, Anna has learnt all about this endangered species and their zest for life.
“It has been incredible interacting with such an endangered species and learning about their behaviours and personalities. ‘Moulting,’ was even new to me. In this position my main priority was assisting in the moult season where hoiho come to land to lose, then regrow and re-oil new feathers, which often takes around 4 weeks. During this time they cannot go out to feed and need to be a certain weight to make it through to the end of their moult.”
Anna has learned to track and recognise hoiho footprints, feathers, and habitat, as well as “bush bash” her way through any situation.
“Each penguin is unique and special, and the rangers here know them well. It would be devastating to not do all we can to ensure they have a fighting chance for survival.”
Awesome mahi, Anna ☀️👌😎
@docgovtnz
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Calling all TEACHERS across Aotearoa - this announcement is for you🌿
Applications are open NOW for BLAKE Inspire for Teachers - a five-day, action-packed environmental education programme which takes place in Tamaki Makaurau.
Explore critical environmental issues through hands-on learning with expert leaders, gain practical classroom strategies, and connect with passionate, like minded teachers from across New Zealand.
If you know of teachers who would be keen - please share the word.
Dates for 2025 are;
June 30 - July 4
September 22 - 26
September 29 - October 3
Funded by the Ministry of Education (excluding travel to/from Auckland)!
Don't miss this chance to transform your teaching and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.
Link to APPLY NOW!👇
www.blakenz.org/blake-inspire-for-teachers-2025/
@Ministry of Education NZ
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In a unique departure from our usual classroom settings, BLAKE recently brought NZ-VR to Metlifecare Villages across Tamaki Makaurau, introducing residents and visitors to the same virtual reality program that has captivated over 107,000 New Zealand students and teachers since 2019.
And they loved it! Check out how it went ☺️
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