BLAKE Environmental Educator – Wellington
BLAKE is seeking an Environmental Educator to help us deliver our programmes in the Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington region, including NZ-VR, BLAKE Explorers and public events and activations. Exciting opportunity to connect young people to our marine environment...
BLAKE Environmental Educator – Christchurch
BLAKE is seeking an Environmental Educator to help us deliver our programmes in Ōtautahi Christchurch, including NZ-VR, BLAKE Explorers and public events and activations. Exciting opportunity to connect young people to our marine environment through virtual reality...
Using Nature’s Tools: BLAKE NIWA Ambassador revolutionizes water treatment
In an exciting fusion of environmental science and innovation, BLAKE Ambassador Kaylee Mihaljevich has recently completed two weeks at NIWA's Ruakura site. Alongside fellow BLAKE Ambassador Tiana Edwards, the pair helped pioneer sustainable solutions for wastewater...
BLAKE 2024: Recapping a Year of Adventure and Impact
As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves at a powerful intersection of memory and momentum. Twenty years of BLAKE isn't just a milestone—it's a panoramic view of how far we've come and the horizons yet to be explored. Sir Peter Blake's profound vision remains...
BLAKE Explorers: Through Students’ Eyes – Adventures That Transform
Experience BLAKE Explorers through the eyes of students in Tamaki Makaurau. These captivating videos tell the story of transformation as young adventurers discover, learn, and grow. Watch how Glenavon School in Blockhouse Bay captured their life-changing Term 4...
Diving Deep: Seniors experience NZ-VR
In a unique departure from its usual classroom settings, BLAKE recently brought the immersive ocean experience NZ-VR to Metlifecare villages across Auckland, introducing seniors to the same virtual reality program that has captivated over 107,000 New Zealand students...
Bridging Partnerships: A Shared Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
As we conclude our exploration of the BLAKE’s 2024 Impact Report, it’s clear that BLAKE’s impact is fuelled by the strength of its partnerships. With the support of our valued partners, sponsors and supporters, we remain committed to expanding the reach of our...
Bringing Environmental Education to Life: How BLAKE is transforming classrooms
The NZ-VR programme is revolutionizing environmental education in Aotearoa by bringing the wonders of its natural world directly into classrooms. This innovative programme allows students to explore remote and ecologically significant locations, fostering a deep...
Fostering Environmental Leadership: The BLAKE Approach
Environmental leadership is at the core of BLAKE’s mission, and over the past two decades, the organization has developed a comprehensive approach to nurturing leaders in Aotearoa. Through programmes like BLAKE Inspire and BLAKE Expeditions, BLAKE has created pathways...
20 years of BLAKE: Celebrating environmental leadership in Aotearoa
Twenty years ago, the legacy of one of New Zealand’s most iconic figures, Sir Peter Blake, took on a new life through the establishment of what is now known as BLAKE. Originally the Sir Peter Blake Trust, BLAKE was created to honour Sir Peter's passion for the...
Exploring the Depths: A journey through Fiordland’s seafloor with our BLAKE Expeditions participant Pete Hay
In June this year, five teachers including myself had the opportunity to attend a BLAKE Expedition to Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland aboard the beautiful yacht Breaksea Girl. We spent five days working alongside University of Otago Geophysicist Andrew Gorman and his team...
Exploring New Frontiers: A Q&A with Amber Cayley on her BLAKE Expeditions experience
What inspired you to apply for the BLAKE Expeditions programme? I’ve always had a strong connection to the outdoors, growing up in Taranaki. The mountains, the beaches—nature has always been a big part of my life. As I got older, that connection turned into a passion...