Updates
Keep up to date with the latest Soilsafe info and events.
The Soilsafe news section details the most exciting and latest updates from the programme so you can get to know us better and keep up with our progress.
Funded MSc opportunity with Soilsafe Kids!
We are looking for a postgraduate student to join us! Soilsafe Kids has a domestic, fees-only Masters scholarship (to a maximum of $8,947.20 NZD) for a student interested to join our research team. The thesis would look at kids’ values of soil and what...
Soils Challenge Badge
This resource could be used at all levels in primary schools in Aotearoa. It includes many facts about the creation of soil, ways we can take care of soil and global information about different soil types. It is an informative and interactive resource to help...
500 households’ soil tested
Hot on the heels of our 2000th sample, we can now say we've tested our 500th household. Thanks to all of our participants - spread the word so others can get to know their soil too.
Soilsafe Aotearoa wins 2021 School of Environment Communication Award!
Soilsafe Aotearoa was delighted to win the 2021 School of Environment Communication Award for science communication and engagement with public.
New! Learning resources on soil!
As we embark on our new soil adventure, Soilsafe Kids, we are producing new materials for kids to learn about soil and what's in it! Try these exercises at school or at home (downloadable PDFs below)! Soilsafe Kids organic matter colour Soilsafe Kids pH Soilsafe...
Soilsafe has tested 2000 samples!
We have reached the astounding figure of 2000 soil samples in 8 months of Soilsafe Aotearoa's soil testing programme. We look forward to continuing to provide this service to the public. Keep the samples coming!