KiwEE News No.7 (February 2014) NZ Association for Environmental Education nzaeecontact@gmail.com

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Co-chair Comment

Welcome to 2014, which has started with a bang with the successful hosting of the biennial NZAEE Conference by Canterbury branch (see Faye’s report in this issue). Our heartfelt thanks to all the organising team for giving us a stimulating and eye-opening event, and for their dedication and hard work in circumstances that all attendees could see were still very trying for the people of Canterbury!

The conference also hosted our annual AGM and thanks to those who attended and supported the National Executive with feedback on the work of the organisation. It is critical that we engage with members to understand how best to serve your interests and needs, and the AGM is a useful forum for doing this. Minutes of the AGM are included in this newsletter (at the end) and you will note that two motions were approved: for NZAEE to explore a closer working relationship with Education Outdoors New Zealand (EONZ); and to re-consider the purpose and structure of the organisation, and review its constitution as part of the annual plan for 2014. The National Executive has begun the process of responding to these motions and we look forward to working with you on them, and will report on progress in future KiwEE News. The AGM also brought in a new National Executive. Faye Wilson-Hill retired from the post of Co-chair at the end of her two year term and has resigned from the Executive as Canterbury branch representative after four years of great service. I would like to acknowledge Faye’s efforts on behalf of NZAEE over this period, generously giving much of her own time to the organisation’s work. Faye typifies the spirit within NZAEE, her passion to support the kaupapa of our organisation and her belief in the importance of environmental education for the future of this country. We wish Faye well and look forward to her continued support of NZAEE in Canterbury.

Our Bay of Plenty/Hawkes Bay branch representative, Kate Akers, also retired from the Executive at the AGM after two years’ service. Kate brought vibrancy and connections to her contributions and we will miss that. Thanks Kate for your time and energy and good luck with your future endeavours.

I am delighted to welcome to the National Executive Michelle Elborn and Rhys Taylor as new reps for Bay of Plenty/Hawkes Bay and Canterbury branches respectively. We look forward to their contributions in the year to come. I continue as Co-chair for the second year of my term and a new Co-chair will shortly be appointed at our first Executive teleconference. Continuing Executive members are Sally Birdsall (Auckland), Pam Crisp (Wellington) and Davina Hunt (Southern). We are able to co-opt members to the Executive so if anyone has time and energy that they would like to contribute to our work, please let me know.

It is a big year ahead for NZAEE! Seaweek (March 1-9) is just a few weeks away and if you haven’t visited the new Seaweek website yet (www.seaweek.org.nz), check it out for great activities in your area to get involved in. Or organise something with your branch! It is also National Election year so lobbying political parties will be one key focus for NZAEE between now and October. If you have ideas of how we could influence the next government to support EE, let me know. The revision of the EfS Achievement Standards is now almost complete and these will be trialled later this year. We hope to run a campaign to raise awareness in secondary schools about these standards to improve teacher knowledge and uptake. We will also be addressing the two motions approved at the AGM as described above.

So lots to do and we will need your help! If we want to make a difference in EE in this country, we need to work together to achieve this. I look forward to this work with you this year!

Nga mihi

Chris Eames (c.eames@waikato.ac.nz)

2014 National Executive

Chris Eames (Co-Chair) Waikato c.eames@waikato.ac.nz

Davina Hunt (Co-Chair) Southern davina.hunt@otago.ac.nz

Michelle Elborn BOP/HB michelle.elborn@tauranga.govt.nz

Pam Crisp (Seaweek Manager) Wgton pdcrisp@doc.govt.nz

Rhys Taylor Canterbury anneandrhys@farmside.co.nz

Sally Birdsall Auckland s.birdsall@auckland.ac.nz

NZAEE Conference 2014 Report

The 2014 NZAEE Conference was hosted by the Canterbury branch from Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th January with the theme of Shake Up! Ka huri to ao, Ka huri to whakaaro – a changing world, a new mind-set. The challenge put out by the organising committee was for delegates to come prepared to think about what it is that shakes you up and how that could be a catalyst for shifts in thinking and behaviour (rather than the earth beneath our feet).

Our first taste of this was through the panel discussion that included Eruera Tarena, Te

Marino Lenihan and Rangimarie Parata, immediately after the mihi whakatau and welcome from Kay Giles CEO for CPIT. These three people working to advance the aspirations for Ngai Tahu talked about how earthquake legislation has enabled them to be ‘at the table’ as of right legally and for them it has literally enabled a ‘foot in the door’ to have an influence in decision making about how the future Christchurch will be shaped.

The second half of the first day was taken up with the experiential journeys which enabled people to see and experience the city and environs first hand. People were moved and ‘stirred’ by their time in the city – both for the loss but also the incredible passion and desire by people such as Juliet from Rekindle to make a difference and create alternatives to the predominant mind set of clear it away and start again. Many of the experiential journeys enabled delegates to appreciate the creative and alternative mind-sets that we so often talk about as an aspect of sustainability.

Feedback indicates that in some way a number of people were ‘stirred’ into thinking about what it is that they will do in response to what they saw and heard as a result of the afternoon’s events. The aspect and significance of place that started through these journeys was continued by Mike Brown’s keynote address on place responsive outdoor learning. He emphasised how connecting to place for outdoor experiences rather than a focus on perceived high value (and often high cost) experiences has enabled and enriched learning outcomes that align with EfS principles, such as cross-curricula learning, knowledge of the land and cultural practices.

Thursday included a more traditional conference line up with two keynote presentations and delegate presentations and workshops. Bronwyn Hayward shared her experiences in working with young people to understand living and participating in democracy, particularly issues around social injustice. She introduced the social handprint as a response to the ecological footprint and emphasised the importance of ‘thinking’ and supporting students around this.

Nikki Harré from the University of Auckland created great impact with her message of remaining positive and capitalizing on our desire to ‘be and do good’. Her challenge to us to leave positive behavioural traces to prompt others like carrying our bike helmets to show that we bike, having our re-usable coffee cups on the table where people can see that this is how we live day by day.

Our day at the University of Canterbury ended on Thursday with the AGM and a brief history of our 30 years as an organisation, with long-time members Pam Crisp and Hilary Chidlow cutting our celebration cake. The final act of the day however was much later into the evening for those who attended the conference dinner. Catered for by Roots Restaurant (Lyttelton), their philosophy is to access food as locally as possible and so many of the vegetables on our plates that night had been harvested that morning.

Friday included a keynote presentation from Greg Smith continuing the place-based theme. A highlight was his definition of sustainability:

Don’t eat your seed corn or turn your forests into deserts

Don’t pump wastes into your drinking water or the air you breathe

Don’t let some people have so much that others – both now and in the future – are unable to live secure and meaningful lives

A discussion in one of the open space sessions wondered how this might be reframed from a New Zealand perspective and using positive language. The open space processes was an effective time ably facilitated by Margaret Jefferies, and it was pleasing and encouraging that people took responsibility for themselves to make this session work. The notes from these sessions will be available on the NZAEE website as will the keynote presentations.

Finally our thanks to all the sponsors – Auckland Council, University of Waikato, Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council, University of Canterbury and CPIT.

Faye Wilson-Hill

Out and about with the Conference Experiential Journeys

The group who walked in central city during NZAEE conference with Rhys and Sally, to see sites

activated by Greening the Rubble and Gap Filler, agreeing that ChCh and they are ‘all right’ .

Reflections on the NZAEE conference

There were two things that I got out of this conference. Firstly, the awareness of the challenges of the tangata whenua in being recognised as significant in the rebuilding of the city of Christchurch and being given the space in the conference opening to share their experiences. This was an inspiration for me.

Secondly, keynote presentations on place responsive and place base outdoor education were enlightening. They broadened my perspectives about the importance of this type of education and the effect it can have on students. There were also synergies between my own work in community and indigenous education context and outdoor education.

Generally, I thought the conference was well organised.

Sangion Tiu University of Waikato PhD candidate

The recent NZAEE conference in Christchurch was truly a valuable and meaningful experience for me. Being in Christchurch for the first time and witnessing the devastation of the 2011 earthquake was a humbling experience. The resilience and persistence of the people of Christchurch to rebuild their place is absolutely inspiring.

I chose Project Lyttelton, a sustainable and community-led community development, as my conference experiential journey. I was and am still truly inspired and motivated by the works and vibrant activities run by the community such as the community garden, farmers market, Time Bank and many more. The Project Lyttelton team shared about the importance of leadership and intangible things, understanding that each community has different needs, and when there is difficulty, there’s an opportunity to grow.

The presentations by the keynote speakers were thought-provoking and highly motivating and inspiring. One of the many lessons I have learned was moving from ecological footprints (what are our impacts) to social handprints (how can we make a difference). Another lesson was on community participation i.e. a need to nurture citizens who understand the nature of humanity’s current circumstances and feel connected enough to their place and community to want to get involved, and to have that “sense of at homeness” in nature.

Susan Pudin University of Waikato PhD candidate

News

Sustainable Living gets update in 2014

One of the NZ-endorsed projects in the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development is getting a major update in 2014, NZAEE conference participants learned in Christchurch. The Sustainable Living Education Trust, a local government programme

managed by an independent charity board, is updating its community education materials ready for re-launch in July.

A team of writers is currently re-visiting many of our 2008-2010 materials on eight topics and overhauling the website ( www.sustainableliving.org.nz ) in collaboration with member councils, including Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Central Otago, Hutt City, Waimakariri, Timaru, Marlborough, Nelson, Tasman and a growing list of others.

The Trust, through part-time National Coordinator and NZAEE Executive member Rhys Taylor, who spoke at the NZAEE conference, is recruiting more councils, particularly in the North Island, to ensure that maximum benefit comes from the collaboration and that subscription costs are kept affordable. By sharing development and maintenance of the programme we reduce duplication and can find expert peer reviews, plus more ways in for the public.

Rhys would welcome enquiries from interested NZAEE members who work in or with councils, to extend the network of programme developers and users. The home sustainability topics covered are: energy efficiency, eco building design, water use & impacts, waste minimisation, travel choices, food, gardening, community resilience.

“These connect with many statutory functions of district and regional councils, so they have relevance council-wide,” says Rhys, “so we can begin our local council conversations with people in a variety of departments. Local champions of using the programme have come from wastes, water, transport and biodiversity specialisms as well as education, such as Enviroschools coordinators, and from outside councils at environment centres.” Contact Rhys Taylor Ph: 03 693 8726 Mob: 021 462 260. E: rhys@sustainableliving.org.nz A Christchurch Greening the Rubble Trustee: greeningtherubble.org.nz & National Coordination contractor, Sustainable Living Education Trust

Early childhood Teacher winner of a NZI Sustainable Business Network Award

Auckland kindergarten teacher Adam Buckingham has won one of New Zealand’s top environmental awards. The NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards, which have been running for 10 years, are the pre-eminent and longest-standing sustainability awards in New Zealand. Adam’s “Turning Trash into Treasure for Young Children” won in the Community Impact Category.

Each of the 230 entries was assessed by a panel of judges for significant environmental benefit, measurable and tangible results, innovation, awareness-raising and going the extra mile. These awards recognise and celebrate the efforts of businesses, NGOs, Government agencies, social enterprises and individuals that have demonstrated progress in sustainability and are reshaping their business models for a more sustainable future.

Adam received the award for his innovative work using solid waste materials for educational purposes, transforming trash into learning experiences to benefit young children.He presents professional development workshops in New Zealand and overseas, on reusing solid waste materials - ideas on turning trash into treasure.This is the focus of his book "Turning trash into treasure for young children", which encourages educators to think more imaginatively about the joys of learning and the value of discarded materials. The innovative equipment he designs and makes for young children from solid waste, uses materials from the home environment and the wider world, to inspire and enrich young children’s learning through manipulating and exploring real world objects. His work has diverted waste from landfill and linked people from the wider community to the early childhood environment, knowing that they are contributing their solid waste to be transformed into something useful. “We need to encourage children to connect with the natural world and to nurture skills and attitudes at an early age that promote the development of environmentally responsible adults” Adam Buckingham said. “Their young minds are so full of imagination and possibilities and with their help we can move forward on an improved path to environmental sustainability.”

New Bug Signs

New outdoor signs about insects and other invertebrates are being developed by the

Auckland Branch of the Entomological Society of New Zealand with Metal Image Ltd.

The first four signs are Cabbage tree moth, Puriri moth, Pohutukawa leaf miner and

Coprosma white erineum mite. The signs show the plant damage symptoms and lifelike

drawings of the insect of mite. There is also a QR-code like to an internet factsheet with

more information on each organism. The signs are available in two sizes, 100 x 200, 194 x

294 mm. The signs are available from Metal Image Ltd.

http://www.metalimage.co.nz/bushbirdandbug.html

Events

Seaweek 2014

Vote for your Seaweek 2014 ‘Ocean Champion’

“Our fragile, finite taonga - be alert to the fragility of the marine environment and its treasures. Kia mataara! Tiakina te au o te moana, he kōpīpī tōna” is the theme for NZAEE’s Seaweek 2014, highlighting how precious this amazing resource is that we call the sea.

Running from March 1-9, Seaweek 2014 will call on Kiwis from all walks of life to celebrate Tangaroa’s realm, tackle issues such as marine pollution and learn about the positive impacts of initiatives such as sustainable fishing and marine reserves to look after our seas for future generations. We all contribute to taking care of our oceans.

Nominations have been flooding in for this year’s new initiative - the search for the 2014 Seaweek “Ocean Champion”. To date 22 nominations have been received and by the time you read this voting to find the winner will be well underway, so if you haven’t voted yet go to www.seaweek.org.nz and choose your favourite. The winner will be announced at the Seaweek National Launch on the Auckland Waterfront on Monday 3 March by MP Nicky Wagner and Auckland Mayor Len Brown.

Seaweek 2014 is proudly supported by our sponsors the ASB Community Trust, Department of Conservation, NZ Marine Studies Centre, University of Otago, Auckland Council and the DSP Print Group Ltd.

BOP : Inspiring Sustainability in the Bay 2014- February 27th

This inaugural event is shaping up to be an awesome night with Rod Oram as MC and speakers including NZI SBN Awards Finalists from the Bay:

Andre Prassinos - BioBrew (winner of the Mega Efficiency Innovation Award)

Marty Hoffart - Environment Education for Resource Sustainability Trust (EERST)

Nik Gregg - Sustainability Options

Jo Wills - Community Energy Network

Laminex NZ.

Afternoon tea, beer, wine and canapés included in the ticket price.

Contact tania@sustainable.org.nz

Psychology for a Better World

Many people recognise that our current way of life has passed its use-by date. However, we continue to replicate it day after day. Why? Can the same features of human psychology that uphold the status quo be tapped to create a better, more sustainable world; one that has both a humanitarian and ecological focus? Niki Harré discusses how we can be more effective in creating positive change by tapping into three human strengths: our drive for happiness, our sociability, and our desire to be good. This discussion will be followed by question and answer time.

About the Presenter: Niki Harré is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Auckland. Her recent research projects have focused on sustainable communities and schools, positive youth development and political activism. Niki is a founding member of the Pt Chevalier Transition Town, cycles to work, learns the guitar from a musician who lives on her street, and has a large organic garden thanks to her husband. In 2007 Niki edited, with Quentin Atkinson, Carbon Neutral by 2020: How New Zealanders Can Tackle Climate Change. In 2011 she released a second book, Psychology for a Better World: Strategies to Inspire Sustainability. It can be downloaded for free from www.psych.auckland.ac.nz/psychologyforabetterworld

Date: Friday 28 February, 2014 Time: 6:30pm to 8pm Venue: The Bongard Centre, Lecture Theatre 104, 200 Cameron Road, Tauranga. Cost: $5.00 Door Entry (free for NZAEE members, TECT and Greencard holders)

Please RSVP to: Tania Gaborit: tania@envirohub.org.nz

BOP Sustainable Backyards Month - March 2014

Event registrations have been flooding in, and we now have over 50 events planned during

March 2014. Ranging from composting and photography workshops through to speakers'

events and green screenings, events will take place throughout the Western Bay of Plenty

and Rotorua. Do you have a sustainable home/garden that you would like to showcase

during March? Please contact tania@envirohub.org.nz

Our feature event is EnviroFest 2014 at the Historic Village on the 22nd of March - a day of

family fun with food, games, music, activities and workshops with tips on how to make your

home sustainable. If you're interested in holding a workshop or having a stall at

EnviroFest, contact tania@envirohub.org.nz.

Auckland Conversations

Auckland and Vancouver: The new post-sustainability city: Allies from unexpected places Gordon Price speaks on urban issues and the development of Vancouver in cities around the world, and is also a regular lecturer on transportation and land use for the City of Portland, Oregon and Portland State University. Gordon was elected for six consecutive terms as a Councillor during Vancouver's most transformative years and which lead the city to be voted the world's most liveable city.

DATE: Tuesday 25 February

VENUE: Upper NZI Conference Room, Aotea Centre, Auckland Central

TIME: 5.00 pm (doors open for networking - cash bar) 5.30 pm welcome address 7.00 pm close

The New Economics- Creating an Economy for People and the Planet Natalie Nicholles -NEF Consulting, London The New Economics Foundation (NEF) is the UK's leading think tank promoting social, economic and environmental justice. Their purpose is to bring about a Great Transition – to transform the economy so that it works for people and the planet. NEF consulting is a social enterprise founded and owned by the New Economics Foundation to help public, private and third sector organisations put NEF’s ideas into action.

NEF are experts in Social Return On Investment (SROI) analysis and on using well-being measurement in impact assessment. consulting: http://www.nef-consulting.co.uk

DATE: Wednesday 26 February, 2014

VENUE: Town Hall Reception Lounge, Queen Street, Auckland central

TIME: 5.30 pm (doors open for networking (cash bar)

6.00 pm presentation

7.30 pm close

Research

An available snapshot of my PhD research into the work of environmental community groups is based on findings from a questionnaire sent out to 540 community groups across NZ in September 2013. The following link to my blog provides a glimpse of group responses so far http://monicalogues.com/. You are very welcome to post comments/feedback on my blog. You can sign up on the site to receive notice of ALL posts (research snapshots as well as general posts on my research interests) or I can continue to email you a link to the site when I post future Research Snapshots (3-5 times yearly). For information on confidentiality surrounding the use of material you may post, please refer to the disclaimer http://monicalogues.com/about/.

Monica Peters

Competition

Global High Schools - US$ 100,000 prize

For details, please check out this site for an explanation of the Global High Schools and the criteria for projects: https://www.zayedfutureenergyprize.com/en/prize-categories/global_high_school_prize/

Last year's winner for Oceania was Tonga High School and Urrbrae Agricultural HS in South Australia was a finalist. Their case studies are on this page: https://www.zayedfutureenergyprize.com/en/Meet-the-2014-Finalists/

Films

Hi Everyone What a year! With the successful release of our third film, Our Green Roadie, a doco about 50 NZers with eco-conscious lives and businesses, we decided to build a website to accommodate our growing DVD titles. We welcome you to visit www.redheke.co.nz - our new website.

Emma Heke - Director

Red Heke Productions

www.redheke.co.nz

Contributions

Contributions to the next KiwEE News can be sent to the National Coordinator, Debbie

Courtney at nzaeecontact@gmail.com at any time. Deadline for inclusion: April 9, 2014.

In the next issue we highlight the work of councils in environmental education.

Minutes of NZAEE AGM

Minutes of the New Zealand Association for Environmental

Education Annual General Meeting 2013-14

Date: Thursday 16th Jan 2014

Time: 4.30pm-5.30pm

Venue: Central Lecture Theatre, University of Canterbury

Attendance: Nathan Hill, Sally Birdsall, Chris Eames, Faye Wilson-Hill, Sarah Lang, Annie MacDonald, Julie holt, Jo McIntyre Brown, David Irwin, Robin M Cardy, Susan Botting, Peter Sutton, Elizabeth Guthrey, Cara Blomfield, Jocelyn Papprill, Hilary Chidlow, Rex Verify, Catherine Rapelle, Greg Smith, Adrienne Palwankar, Susan Karels, David Fellows, Susan Pudin, Pat Hoffmann, Mark Oster, Janet Fellows, Tracy Roberts, Susy Mannall, Pam Crisp, Adi Leng, Rhys Taylor, Kathryn Delahunty

Apologies: Chris Duggan , Richard Frizzle ( Nelson) Davina Hunt, Michelle Elborn, Glynne Mackey

Agenda

1. NZAEE 30 Years Birthday Celebration Faye presented a brief history of NZAEE from 30 years ago. Timeline to be put up on website for further additions. A celebratory cake was cut by Pam Crisp and Hilary Chidlow. Pam as our present honorary member and Hilary was identified as a member present who has attended every conference since 2002.

2. Agenda confirmed No other business

3. AGM 2012 minutes Matters arising: evaluation tool available and being trialed by Karen from top of the south. Sian from Environment Canterbury will contact councils as to how it can be used.

Hilary moved minutes a true and accurate record. Chris seconded. Approved

4. Outgoing Co- Chair report-Faye Wilson-Hill Review for the decade completed even though year not up. New NZAEE review produced by Chris to showcase work. Report attached.

Faye moved report be accepted, Susan Botting seconded. Approved

5. Treasurers report- Chris Eames Recognition of Faye as co –chair. Accounts officially audited and positive report conducive to continued function. Explanation of budget included. Trying to grow membership. Financial fall back is surplus from conference. No comments about raising fees.

Rhys propose accounts be accepted Jocelyn seconded. Approved.

6. Branch reports Canterbury: focus on conference organization. Rhys Taylor to be the executive representative for Canterbury.

Waikato: Seaweek event in Raglan, working with Maui dolphin. Pecha kucha networking event with environmental groups and local councils. Auckland: focus on Green drinks huge membership base and 6th birthday. Northland: Successful Seaweek in 2013 and all activities coordinated together by branch. Brochure produced to celebrate collaboration. Similar process for 2014 planned. Green drinks happen independently and branch will join. Bay of Plenty/ Hawkes Bay: Larissa representative for Michelle Elborn who has replace Kate Akers on executive. Not very active due to distance and difficulty with communication so not much action unless there is a workshop . Green drinks monthly. Councils deliver a range of education programmes. Branch sent 3 students to conference 2014. They support the 2 proposed motions. Southern: working with Dive Otago, DOC, NZ Marine studies and Experiencing Marine Reserves to establish EMR in Otago. Supporting education around Climate change as a response to drilling off the coast (by Anadarko). Advocating for youth voice for marine protection forum. Support all docs from exec at AGM and want membership drive.

7. Seaweek Report Pam Crisp History to Early 90s Seaweek came to NZAEE from MESA (Marine Education society of Australasia). Highly participated event, educational to enable and foster action for the sea. Umbrella for all organisations to work together and create a week in March for marine and coastal events. Run by volunteers and National Coordinator. There is also a Regional Coordinator in every region. This year the theme is “Our fragile and finite taonga”. Last year’s theme was “ Healthy seas and healthy people” derived from 5 year strategic plan. Pam, Sally Birdsall and Mels Barton (National Coordinator) applied for ASB community trust funding and received. $105,000 for 2014 -2016. Auckland Council and DOC, Experiencing Marine Reserves and DSP other sponsors. Schools, iwi, industry reps and wider community participate. Launched a new Seaweek website www.Seaweek.org.nz where there is the opportunity to nominate a champion. Required to scale up Seaweek and continue to provide evaluation reports. Thanks to Pam

8. 2016 Conference A region needed to step up and volunteer to host next conference.

9. Other Business i. Members motion; Proposer Dave Irwin and Rhys Taylor Canterbury branch –FOR NZAEE EXECUTIVE ; The Canterbury NZAEE regional committee request that the national executive explore options such as joint membership or discounted membership with EONZ in an effort to enhance the benefits to members, as well as increase the effectiveness of the initiatives of both organizations. Huge opportunity to recognize synergies. EONZ concerned with school structure with ed. outside the classroom. Commonalities but memberships’ don’t overlap. Working together collaboratively to build on these so that members would benefit from having a closer relationship Discussion; Annie- what does the relationship entail? Does it sit with exec comfortably? Faye-Hard work to continue to develop new ideas, good to have more to

Faye raised Motion- move to explore Rhys seconder, Approved

share the workload. Chris- need to hear from members alliances with other institutions. Burden maintaining the relationship. Exploration and a Report about possibilities which will go to the members. Formal sectors members compliment NZAEE. David Fellows –more like minded people can get together the better. Susan Botting-cool to keep flavor so investigate relationship. Alliance different from a joint membership. AAEE an example where we have a strategic relationship. Susan Karels- What are implications of alliance not amalgamation? Investigate mutual benefits eg. mutual promotion and report. Hilary life membership of EONZ and want to know what they can get. ii. Members motion from Auckland Branch –Sally Birdsall and Hilary Chidlow. The members of the NZAEE re-consider the purpose and structure of the organization, and review its constitution as part of the annual plan for 2014 Hilary- what are the incentives to join NZAEE? Not catering for a lot of people. Not many teachers. Cara- reiterating that Green drinks and not many teachers come so there is confusion about where we are sitting and who we are catering for. Elizabeth- conference is great for 3 days and maybe have small conferences in regions for teachers 2x a year and to try and grow teacher membership. Regional priority. Annie- Top of the south- lots of people involved and looked to set up a NZAEE group. Need to be clear of benefits of joining but also what to give back. Is there an explanation in being part of NZAEE of the expectation for giving back to your regions and to national exec. Hilary- not necessarily to attract more teachers but NGO’s. Environmental action is happening with NGO’s. Is that the market? Or teachers? Dave Fellows- we need to pick up uptake in schools and how do we do that? Historically we had both. Could be that NAFSO runs conference and we run the publications. Geography offers certificates for PD as a key to get teachers to come to meetings. Kathryn Delahunty- don’t forget significant role for advocacy and lobbying and manifesto for proposals. Incoming exec will tackle these motions for the renewal of annual plan in June 2016. ES teachers don’t feel the need to be part of NZAEE and part of exploration. Thanks to Bridget Glasgow for taking the minutes

Sally proposing Hilary seconding and unanimous

Meeting closed 5.55pm