by Hana Hielkema | Feb 9, 2026 | News
The phrase “take only memories, leave only footprints” carries extra weight in Antarctica, where even footprints can last up to five years, and sometimes longer. The cold temperatures, combined with the lack of rain and plant growth means traces humans leave simply...
by Hana Hielkema | Dec 23, 2025 | BLAKE Ambassadors 2025/26, ESNZ Ambassadors, News
From helping with the gold clam survey on Lake Rotomanu in Taranaki, to being at the Ruakura campus looking at carophytes, macrophytes, wastewater treatment and clam experiments. Eleanor Thorpe writes a blog on her time as a BLAKE Freshwater Ambassador alongside...
by Hana Hielkema | Dec 22, 2025 | News
While it’s easy to charge rapidly into the festive season, December also brings a chance for us at BLAKE to step back and look at what we’ve achieved over the year. Every programme at BLAKE has the goal of inspiring environmental leadership. While some...
by Hana Hielkema | Dec 19, 2025 | News, Thoughts and reflections
Aku whakaaro huritao – Leigh Takirau // Kaihautū Māori Manager As the year winds down, it’s a natural and much-needed time to hit the pause button. We get a chance to look back at what we’ve achieved and what challenges we’ve faced, and then...
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...
