A friendly rivalry between two Dunedin Eco Churches has their tamariki counting garden birds as part of the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey, swapping challenges and competing for a recycled-metal kiwi trophy. Find out which church’s sparrows carried the day in 2026.

A group of tamariki braved three wet winter days to light fires, bake bread, investigate stream life and plant trees with Kahikatea Kids – discovering God’s creation through curiosity, perseverance and hands-on care.

Monthly Eco Kids sessions at Onewa Christian Community are giving children opportunities to explore God's creation through hands-on activities, creative projects, and outdoor adventures. Along the way, they're learning about the natural world, discovering practical ways to care for the environment, and growing as young kaitiaki of God's creation.

The Windsor Park Baptist Earth Team recently welcomed rangatahi for a native tree planting day at Centurion Reserve. Together they planted 207 native plants, learnt practical restoration skills, and prepared to share their knowledge with others during the church's upcoming Matariki Serve Day.

As part of World Vision's 40 Hour Challenge, the Good News Project 2026 gave young people from churches in Auckland and Christchurch a taste of hands-on conservation, discovering how caring for creation is one way to put their faith into action.

Members of Albany Presbyterian Church recently explored the Fernhill Escarpment in Albany, guided by knowledgeable botanists who helped them discover the richness of Aotearoa’s native bush—from towering podocarps like rimu and kahikatea to tiny ground-cover plants often overlooked. The walk deepened participants’ appreciation of the natural world and reminded them that learning to love and understand creation is the first step toward caring for it.

On 1 March 2026, twenty Kāpiti Anglicans walked a Lenten pilgrimage from Kenakena through the Waikanae Estuary to Ōtaihanga Domain, reflecting on the deep roots of faith on the Kāpiti Coast. We remembered the witness of Te Āti Awa and the early church once built near Kenakena Pā, giving thanks for history, creation and shared fellowship on a beautiful autumn day.

Northcity Church in Christchurch is cutting power costs by harnessing solar energy. After installing rooftop solar panels on their warehouse building, the church now generates enough electricity over summer to offset winter heating needs—helping keep community spaces warm, welcoming, and more sustainable year-round.

Five weeks in September were set aside to gently celebrate creation at Hemi Tapu. From green-decorated worship spaces and home-made communion bread, to kids’ church exploring trees, birds and worms, and community activities like a coastal wander and local wine tasting, the Season of Creation was marked by joy, creativity, and connection. By focusing on celebration rather than crisis, the parish laid thoughtful groundwork for deeper engagement with creation care in the seasons ahead.

St Peter’s Anglican Church in Kaikōura has been buzzing with life this season — from a joyful Blessing of the Animals service to flourishing gardens and community working bees. Read how the parish is nurturing people, place, and all creatures as part of their Eco Church journey.