Whakaraupō Moana is a programme which enables young people to explore and understand the complexity of issues within the natural environment, aligning with the kaupapa of Untouched World that established the foundation.

Whakaraupō Moana participants, with support from Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, will be exposed to, and interact with, all players; from mana whenua, governance, commercial, environmental and those that call Whakaraupō home.

The programme is for year 12 and 13 learners, and tertiary students up to 25 years old.

It runs from Sunday 16 to Friday 21 March 2025, at Rāpaki Marae on Horomaka/Banks Peninsula.

Key outcomes

• Youth leadership through personal experience

• Supporting the conservation efforts of mana whenua, Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke as kaitiaki of the Rāpaki area

• Exploring the environmental problems faced within the Horomaka/Banks Peninsula catchment

• Feedback planning and action—in a context of biodiversity

• Evaluation and implementation of new ideas

• Cultural best practice and conservation.

Check out the information brochure.

Apply online via the Untouched World Foundation website.