Several Auckland kindergartens and schools received awards for outstanding commitment to sustainability at the Enviroschools celebration held in December.

Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse presented the Enviroschools certificates at the ceremony, with Albany Ward Councillor Wayne Walker, Waitākere Ward Councillor Linda Cooper and local board representatives.

“Enviroschools teaches important life skills,” says Councillor Hulse. “It shows children they can become environmental leaders of the future by taking action and making a difference in their community.”

The Enviroschools programme is facilitated in Auckland by Auckland Council and the Enviroschools Foundation. It helps children with projects such as recycling, water conservation, planting native gardens and increasing local biodiversity.

This article first appeared on Auckland Council