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BLAKE Award nominations are OPEN!
With that, we're launching a special series to spotlight past BLAKE Leaders, beginning with Ruud Kleinpaste.
Remember "The Bugman"? This self-described "nature-nerd" has inspired generations of New Zealanders to appreciate the little creatures that sustain our ecosystems. His passionate advocacy for insects and conservation earned him a prestigious BLAKE Award in 2022, recognising his outstanding environmental leadership.
Who's your environmental hero making a difference today? Nominate them for a BLAKE Leader Award!
Don't miss your chance to celebrate those working tirelessly to protect and restore our precious natural world.
Submit your nomination today!
Visit: www.blakenz.org/programmes/blake-awards/
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Aotearoa teachers! A quick note to say our BLAKE Inspire for Teachers application deadline has been extended!!
Places are limited though, so get in quick to secure your for our fully funded September/October programmes in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Dates are;
September 22nd – 26th
September 29th – October 3rd
Perfect for educators seeking connection, knowledge, and a deeper understanding of environmental issues. This five-day action-packed environmental education and leadership development programme is funded by the @Ministry of Education NZ , and frequently earns praise from kaiako as their most valuable professional development.
Click below for more information and the link to apply:
www.blakenz.org/programmes/blake-inspire/blake-inspire-for-teachers/
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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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