(Funding rounds now closed)

World Environment Day is a national event in which all New Zealanders can participate through organising a wide range of community/regional events and activities.

Community funding was made available to financially assist organisations, groups, schools and early childhood centres who wished to undertake an event or activity during the week of World Environment Day (2–8 June 2008).

The funding rounds have now closed. The Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced the successful applicants from the first funding round on 2 April and the successful applicants for the second round on 24 April. 

Information about the process and the ‘Guide for Applicants’ can be viewed below. If you require a hardcopy of this document please contact us.

• A guide for community funding: World Environment Day 2008

If you require further information or assistance please email WED@mfe.govt.nz or call 0800 WED 2008.