
Maungaturoto Primary School is one of 22 Northland schools and early childhood centres that will share in Northland Regional Council funding for projects ranging from a food forest to water conservation efforts. The $42,000 fund supports projects that increase students’ knowledge and passion for the environment. Schools and centres can apply for up to $3000 each in categories including exploring alternative energy and sustainable transport, improving biodiversity, supporting a circular economy and reducing waste, protecting and preserving water and growing kai. Maungaturoto will receive $1376 for school seedlings.
