http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz en-us Fri, 08 May 2026 03:28:42 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/158748/66th-annual-london-international-youth-science-forum-liysf/ In July 2025, I had the opportunity to attend the 66th annual London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF), where students from around the world gathered to share ideas and explore the frontiers of science. I was one of 500 attendees from 92 countries worldwide, including a dozen New Zealanders. ... Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:39:22 +1300 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post158748 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/158745/earthworkers-from-grassroots-learning-to-national-impact/ Over the past three years, The Jenkins Foundation support has been instrumental in allowing Earthworkers to evolve from a small, grassroots education initiative into what we believe will become a nationally significant biology-first regenerative education pathway.What you have helped build is no longer a single programme, but an integrated learning ecosystem - one that now spans beginner growers, small-to-medium producers, and, from 2026 onward, commercial growers and emerging agronomists who wi... Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:45:03 +1300 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post158745 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/157426/development-and-implementation-of-the-garden-to-table-early-years-programme/ Through the generous donation from The Jenkins Foundation, Garden to Table has been able to develop and implement The Garden to Table Early Years Programme. This includes a bespoke range of training and resources for our youngest learners and is now being successfully implemented in ECE centres and kindergartens across Aotearoa, New Zealand from Kerikeri in the far north to Christchurch in the South Island. The hands-on resources developed to support kaiako (teachers) in helping young ... Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:30:31 +1300 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post157426 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/154789/recreate-nz-gets-a-new-kitchen-and-launches-garden-to-plate/ Our team at Recreate NZ, along with our community of young people with disabilities, are thrilled to be supported by the Jenkins Foundation in 2025. Through this generous support, we have been able to fully renovate the kitchen space at our head office in Ellerslie, Auckland.This has enabled the launch of our new Garden to Plate educational course and provided a home base for our Our Harvest product-making groups and community social events. Previously, we were required to run our kitchen-based ... Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:33:44 +1300 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post154789 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/154659/cue-havens-new-secure-garage-and-storage-area/ CUE Haven has been restored into a community native forest reserve to be used for education and quiet enjoyment. The 24+ hectare property overlooking the Kaipara Harbour, is a former dairy farm and since 2008 over 5,500 volunteers have planted 175,000+ native trees and built over 3km of walking tracks and boardwalks. Due to lack of secure storage facilities, entry to the reserve has been by appointment only. To enable the public to visit CUE Haven at their convenience, we needed a secure st... Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:54:47 +1300 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post154659 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/154563/south-coast-environment-societys-3rd-annual-bountiful-backyards-workshop-weekend-in-october-2025/ Workshops on backyard poultry, soil wellbeing, food growing and making yummy treats were on the menu for the South Coast Environment Society’s 3rd Annual Bountiful Backyards Workshop Weekend in October 2025.Attendees came from across Southland, from Winton to Te Anau, and even as far as Palmerston to pick up helpful tips, get some inspiration and make connections with others looking to increase their resilience and boost their family’s wellbeing with homegrown fresh produce. Those who may ha... Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:53:33 +1300 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post154563 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/151826/tread-lightly-new-e-van-growing-its-impact/ To practice what we preach, Tread Lightly has recently acquired a fully electric e-van, a good way to ‘tread lightly’ on the environment, while we carry out our mission. The acquisition of the e-van was made possible through the Meridian Decarbonisation Fund. Additional funding from The Jenkins Foundation enabled us to fit out the e-van internally with benches and storage cupboards featuring nature-inspired graphics. This extra support from The Jenkins Foundation will help us expand our reac... Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:00:12 +1200 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post151826 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/149056/celebrating-a-powerful-partnership-the-jenkins-family-foundation-woven-earth/ At Woven Earth, we are incredibly proud to shine a light on one of our most valued relationships — the ongoing support from The Jenkins Family Foundation. Over the past five years, The Jenkins Foundation has been instrumental in helping us grow our reach, strengthen our service, and furnish lives through their strategic approach to funding our unique projects.Their commitment to Woven Earth goes far beyond funding — they are truly part of our whānau.... Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:54:29 +1200 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post149056 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/149052/kiwi-set-foot-on-waiheke-for-perhaps-the-first-time-ever/ In mid-May we were delighted to be among a group of Waiheke Islanders gathered at Piritahi marae, overlooking Blackpool Beach in Te Huruhi Bay.A small, grey barge rounded Kennedy Point and excited chatter broke out on the ātea and among the many onlookers on the beach. A dad pointed to the boat, showing his daughter who squealed with childish excitement. And a woman next to him called out, her eyes damp and her voice catching with emotion: “They’re back. They’ve come back.”Technically, ... Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:46:18 +1200 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post149052 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/146527/connecting-young-minds-with-conservation-rotoroa-islands-education-programme/ What does it take to inspire a new generation of environmental guardians? At Rotoroa Island, the answer lies in connection - with place, with people, and with purpose. Thanks to the generous support of the The Jenkins Foundation, over 780 students from seven Auckland schools took part in the Rotoroa Island Education Programme in Term 1, 2025. The programme offered an immersive, place-based experience that introduced students to the unique ecology, history, and restoration journey of this Ha... Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:59:56 +1200 http://www.jenkinsfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post146527