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Kea Crew

Do you have an interest in the environment and want to learn more?

If so, you're in the right place!

Be an ambassador for our environment and help to look after Otago's natural resources like our water, air and land. We're passionate about learning more about the environment and how different things impact on it. We want to share what we know and encourage a new generation of environmental ambassadors.

That is why we have developed our Kea Crew programme. A series of videos, worksheets and fun activities to build your knowledge about Otago’s natural resources and why we should look after them.

Our programme is named after one of our native birds, the Kea. They are known to be intelligent, curious and strong. So, let’s be like our native Kea and let’s get curious.

Select from the boxes below to learn more about Otago’s environment.

Otago Kea Crew

Keas are curious, fun and intelligent. Just like you! Learn about these amazing birds and learn about our Kea Crew programme. Read more

Otago word search

How well do you know the names of Otago towns? See how many you can find in our word search. Read more

Meet our people - Environmental Officer, Biosecurity

Meet Kirk! Kirk helps biodiversity in Otago by hunting out pest plants and animals. Watch our video to see how Kirk is one of the many ORC team members doing their bit to help our environment. Read more

Biodiversity scavenger hunt

We share our home, region and country with millions of other species. Do you know what's living in your own backyard or your neighbourhood? Do you know how many species have made their home near yours? Go on a scavenger hunt to help you identify things you may not know are there. Read more

Helping hands

We can all play a part in protecting our amazing environment here in Otago. After all we only have one, so we need to treat it with care. See how you can contribute every single day. Read more

Pest crossword

Consider yourself a crossword whizz with a good knowledge of Otago's biggest pests? Test your knowledge by having a go at our pest crossword. Read more

Wildflower seed bombs

Seed bombs are a great way to promote biodiversity in our environment. They are also super fun to make and are a great gift. Check out our video and step-by-step instructions so you can make your own at home! Read more

Meet our people - Environmental Data Officer

Meet Lauren! Lauren makes sure the data we collect is accurate. In this video Lauren explains the importance of air quality and tells us about her work. Read more

Guess the pest

Pests are harmful to our environment so it's up to all of us to keep a look out for them. How well do you think you could spot Otago's pests? Read more

Otago Quiz Master

A popular game made from paper that has spanned generations. We have made our own version into a quiz game with facts and questions to test your friends and family with. Read more

Maze

How good are your directional skills? Test them here with our maze. Help the kererū navigate safely through the maze while avoiding the predators! Read more

Let's chart a course for Otago

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