by Hana Hielkema | Dec 16, 2025 | News
From over 100 applicants.. to TWELVE amazing young people… We’re excited to introduce you to the 2025/26 BLAKE Ambassadors! Through our partnerships with Earth Sciences New Zealand, Department of Conservation, University of Waikato, and Antarctica NZ,...
by Hana Hielkema | Dec 12, 2025 | News
Like many young kiwi sailors, Brooke Mundy and Katelyn Roberts have spent their fair share of time on the water. From mucking about, to racing, to coaching and cruising, the high school students from Nelson and Kerikeri have an affinity to the ocean and have only...
by Hana Hielkema | Nov 28, 2025 | News
Heidi-Ann kept putting it off. Despite countless recommendations, the Napier teacher found every excuse not to apply for BLAKE Inspire. Today, she has one regret; “Not applying sooner.” The July participant now knows exactly what she was missing. In the...
by Hana Hielkema | Nov 14, 2025 | Media Release, News
Emeritus Professor Sir Alan Mark has been awarded the the BLAKE Medal to acknowledge and celebrate his outstanding contribution to New Zealand as a leading plant ecologist, lifelong environmentalist, and champion of science-based conservation which has helped protect...
by Hana Hielkema | Aug 19, 2025 | News
Kia ora e te whānau What an amazing first half of 2025 we’ve had! We’re excited to share the latest news from across our BLAKE programmes in this update, including details of the BLAKE Ambassadors applications launch, reflections from two BLAKE Inspire...
