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This winter, Waitara Central Kindy students received snuggly winter PJs donated as part of the Waitara Initiatives Supporting Employment (WISE) Trust’s annual PJ drive. 1,500 pairs of pajamas were donated, meaning 750 children will benefit as each child receives two pairs – one to fit them now, and another to grow into.

Waitara Central Kindergarten caters to whānau in the Waitara community and has a role of 42 two to six year olds. Not only does the kindy provide free childcare, but it also provides free cooked meals and free pickups and drop offs for its students.

Thirty years ago, at an international Rotary conference Trees for Survival was born. The premise was simple; enable school children to grow native plants and restore their natural environment using them.

McDonald’s Glen is a 1.2 ha bush remnant located on the Kapuni Stream near Todd’s Kapuni J wellsite. The Glen has a high biodiversity value locally, and is being restored by Todd Energy, Matapu School and the Taranaki Regional Council (TRC).