One of the most important aspects of the Trust’s work is education. In collaboration with the Ministry for Primary Industries, Department of Conservation and Northland Regional Council, initial resources for youth education programmes have been created.

Three primary schools in the local area have received a presentation about the impacts of exotic caulerpa and what children can do to help stop the spread and become aware of their natural environment.

The Trust intends to engage with schools and organisations that can advance and promote the Trust’s programmes in an effort to create a wider network of well-informed members of the public. By registering as an affiliate school or organisation, you become part of a network working towards upskilling future generations to prepare for any actual or potential marine biosecurity outbreaks.

Future scholarships are intended as part of the Trust’s upskilling programmes to link rangatahi with affiliate organisations that can assist in upskilling and advancing technology development. Relationships are a critical component of a successful upskilling programme.

Schools are able to identify rangatahi with the skills to move into marine biosecurity, rescue dive programmes, technology development and other work aligned with exotic weed monitoring and eradication. Affiliate organisations may offer support for training and skill advancement.

One of the Trust’s objectives is to provide a platform as a link between interested rangatahi and organisations to upskill and educate younger generations.

Conquer Caulerpa Charitable Trust
251E Rawhiti Road, RD4,
Hikurangi, Northland 0184
Email: admin@conquercaulerpa.nz