🌿 2026 Student Leadership Team Applications Are Open!
Join now — applications for the 2026 KGT Student Leadership Teams are officially open!
What Are the KGT Student Leadership Teams?
Kids Greening Taupō (KGT) coordinators work in local schools and ECE centres, but we also run extra-curricular Student Leadership Teams.
These teams are for young people who:
- Love being outdoors and spending time in nature
- Are curious about the world around them
- Want to take action to protect and restore our environment
Our aim is to engage students in local conservation work while building their leadership skills, confidence, and environmental knowledge.
Participants will:
- Learn from conservation experts
- Lead planting days and community events
- Take part in hands-on conservation activities
- Build leadership skills through real-world projects
Most sessions take place outside of school hours, though there may be opportunities to lead projects within their school.
📅 Term 1 Commitment:
Students must attend 2–3 compulsory introduction sessions in Term 1. These will be held on selected Tuesdays after school.
After this, all sessions and activities are optional.
What Ages Can Join?
🌱 Junior Leadership Team
- Ages: Primary school students aged 7+
- For children who love the outdoors and learning about the natural world
🌿 Intermediate Leadership Team
- Ages: Year 7–8 students
- Includes extra leadership opportunities and a camp experience
🌳 Senior Leadership Team
- Ages: High school students
- Focuses on leadership through conservation work
Senior students will:
- Learn a wide range of conservation skills
- Receive a certificate at the end of the year recognising their experiences, volunteer work, and achievements
- Gain valuable experience to use in CVs, job applications, courses, internships, and school leadership roles
Additional opportunities may include:
- Public speaking
- Presenting to council
- Writing blogs or newspaper articles
- Running sessions for younger students
🐾 Predator Control Opportunities
Students of all ages may also have the opportunity to take part in predator control work — perfect for those who enjoy:
- Getting out in the bush
- Trapping and fishing
- Learning about introduced predators and their impact
How Do I Apply?
If you are a Taupō youth aged 7–18, you are welcome to apply for a place on one of our 2026 Kids Greening Taupō Student Leadership Teams.
- There is no charge to join
- Donations are appreciated
To apply:
- Fill in the application form
- Email us your answers to the open questions
✨ Don’t forget to invite your friends — it’s always more fun to be part of the team together!
Applications close on 14th February 2026
More info here: https://www.kidsgreeningtaupo.org.nz/greening-news/slt/2026
