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The 12th annual summit, held at Whangarei’s Onerahi Yacht Club, saw students discuss coastal environmental issues and what they could do to make a difference.

The day-long workshop brought together Year Seven and Eight (Form One and Two) students nominated by 18 schools from throughout Northland.

The summit was built around a coastal marine theme and how young people could take an active role in the future sustainable management of Northland’s coast.

Regional Council staff worked with students on a variety of coastal-themed indoor and outdoor activities and there was also a presentation from present and former Kamo Intermediate students involved in their school’s local environmental education success story which is now spreading nationwide.

Northland Regional Council Environmental Education Officer Susan Botting says it is encouraging to see ongoing interest in taking care of Northland’s coast from a growing number of schools.

“Most schools represented are based within a short distance of the coast but it was also pleasing to see a number of participants from inland schools as the coast is inextricably linked to what happens further inland,” Ms Botting says.

Schools participating in this year’s event included;

Ahipara School, Bream Bay College, Broadwood Area School, Christian Renewal School, Dargaville Intermediate, Kaitaia Abundant Life School, Kamo Intermediate, Kokopu School, Matarau School, Okaihau College, Oruaiti School, Pompallier College, Rawene School, Tangiteroria School, Tautoro School, Tikipunga High School, Whangarei Heads School and Whangarei Intermediate.