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From student to scientist: Emma’s freshwater journey
The Studentship Programme, supported by the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and Lincoln University – Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki, supports students across undergraduate and postgraduate study to build careers in… Read more -
Stormwater: Through the Lens of Urban Strategy and Community in Our Catchment
Written by Lottie Oatts & Jose Cranfield Stormwater within WAI Wānaka’s Urban Strategy It has been a particularly rainy summer here in the… Read more -
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
Celebrating the women protecting these waterways. Every year on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re reminded of the power of… Read more -
Embracing Te Taiao – On the Farm: Learning beyond the classroom
Utilising the last weeks of summer, February saw us hosting Year 8 students from Te Kura o Tititea / Mount Aspiring College on farms across… Read more -
A Ruby Island Adventure with Local Teachers and Natur-ED
We’re lucky here at WAI to be part of Natur-ED, a collective of community organisations. Te Kākano, Grow Wānaka, Southern Lakes Sanctuary, WAI Wānaka and… Read more -
Match, Learn and Play with Freshwater Finders
This holiday season, we’re excited to introduce Freshwater Finders, a matching symbols game designed to bring tamariki and whānau together while learning about Wānaka’s waterways. Read more -
Embracing Te Taiao – On the Farm: 7 Farms, 190+ Students, and a Whole Lot of Fun
Earlier this year we had the privilege of welcoming the Year 8s from Te Kura o Tititea / Mount Aspiring College onto farms throughout the… Read more -
April Newsletter 2024
As the cold sets in, our April newsletter is here to bring some warmth to your day. Packed with community news, upcoming initiatives and the… Read more