# New Zealand student science and sustainability initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-student-science-and-sustainability-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-31T04:24:08.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. New Zealand students have been actively participating in various science, technology, and environmental sustainability initiatives. In mid-August, several students received recognition for their achievements. The Ōrewa College Enviro Group was honored at the Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards for estuary restoration and waste reduction programs. In Southland, individual students were recognized at the NZAS Southland Science and Technology Fair for projects involving food freshness technology and hydroelectricity generation. By late August, student engagement continued through regional science fairs and educational visits. In the Taranaki region, over 220 learners presented engineering and science projects at the 12th annual Taranaki Primary Schools Science and Engineering Fair. Additionally, students from Turaki and Owhango schools participated in the Enviroschools programme by visiting the Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre to learn about waste hierarchy and resource recovery. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Students in New Zealand engage in science and sustainability programs New Zealand students participated in regional science, engineering, and environmental sustainability programs, including a science fair in Taranaki and resource recovery workshops in Taumarunui. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/students-in-new-zealand-engage-in-science-and-sustainability-programs ### 2026-08-14: New Zealand students recognized for environmental and scientific innovation New Zealand students have earned top honors at environmental and science competitions, including awards for estuary restoration and food preservation technology. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-students-recognized-for-environmental-and-scientific-innovation --- Cite as: New Zealand student science and sustainability initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-student-science-and-sustainability-initiatives