Young people taking action for our climate
Young people from youth groups and churches in Ōtautahi Christchurch and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland came together on 14 June 2025 for the Good News Project, two inspiring restoration events as part of this year’s World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. Coordinated by A Rocha’s Eco Church team and supported by World Vision and the respective conservation project partners and local councils, the events brought the gospel to life through practical environmental action.
In Christchurch, A Rocha teamed up with the Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust, where participants planted native trees and helped restore an ecologically significant area near the estuary.
In Auckland, young people rolled up their sleeves for hands-on conservation mahi at Unsworth Reserve with support from Upper Waitematā Ecology Network.
The Good News Project aims to inspire youth from all walks of life to be good news for creation and good neighbours in their local communities. By combining environmental action with biblical reflections on justice and stewardship, the project offers a powerful way for young people to explore how their faith speaks to the challenges of climate change and food insecurity.
Watch the highlights from the two events below and be encouraged by the hope and action young people are bringing to their local environments.