We want young people to understand the ocean’s influence on us, our influence on the ocean, and how their own choices and actions can shape the future of the environments and communities they live in. After three years of development, we have created a uniquely Aotearoa-based programme that blends science, mātauranga Māori, creativity, and hands-on exploration.

Grounded in partnerships across Waitaha/Canterbury, the programme helps Years 5,6, and 7 students build meaningful, personal connections with their local environments. By integrating ancestral, Indigenous, and scientific ways of knowing, we aim to grow confident, curious learners who feel empowered to contribute to the well-being of the moana and their own communities.