Caritas promotes authentic human development. This means development of the whole person. It provides for their economic, cultural, political, social and spiritual wellbeing.

This year, students from Catholic schools across Aotearoa shared imaginative, thoughtful, and powerful ideas for caring for our common home. Their entries reflected a deep understanding of the Catholic social teaching principle of Stewardship and showed how collective action can make a real difference.

Out of over 225 entries, we are recognising 50 outstanding submissions - from individuals, classes and even whole year groups. A true testament to the creativity and commitment of our young kaitiaki (guardians).

The judges were deeply impressed by the creativity, faith, and compassion shown in every entry. The standard was exceptionally high, making the task of choosing winners, finalists, and notable entries both inspiring and challenging.

We are proud to share the results of this year’s competition and to celebrate the amazing contributions of our young people as they honour God’s creation.

KAITIAKI2SHARE 2025 RESULTS

Winners

These entries stood out for their creativity, impact and powerful witness to caring for our common home. Congratulations to our KAITIAKI2SHARE 2025 Winners!

  • Adrienne Walter-Laulu — Year 10, St Mary’s College, Auckland

  • Arabela Stewart and Millie Kapa — Year 8, Baradene College of the Sacred Heart, Auckland

  • Caitlin Will — Year 8, Baradene College of the Sacred Heart, Auckland

  • Flynn O’Connor — Year 5, Mt Carmel Catholic School, Auckland

  • Lucy Athena Belle Buzmion — Year 3, Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School, Auckland

  • Nithika Pasala — Year 8, Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson), Auckland

  • Prisais, Malia, Kalani, Maryanne, Melody, Poorvika, Toese, Aleina, Cynthia, Kaperiela, Martha, Susannah — Special Character Team, Year 8, St Joseph’s Catholic School (Otahuhu), Auckland

  • Sophia Drummond & Jemma Paul — Year 5, Mt Carmel Catholic School, Auckland

  • Year 3 Class - St Michael’s Catholic School, Rotorua

  • Year 2 Class - St Thomas More Catholic School, Mount Maunganui

The winners will receive a share of the prize money and have a native tree planted in their name within their region.

Click on the buttons below to see their amazing efforts.

Each winner will receive a share of the prize money and have a native tree planted in their name within their region — a living reminder of their commitment to caring for creation.

👇 Click the buttons below to explore their amazing efforts!

Adrienne Walter-Laulu

Flynn O’Connor

Special Character Team - St Joseph’s Otahuhu

Year 2 Class - St Thomas More Catholic School

Arabela Stewart and Millie Kapa

Lucy Athena Belle Buzmion

Sophia Drummond & Jemma Paul

Caitlin Will

Nithika Pasala

Year 3 Class - St Michael’s Catholic School

Finalists

Our finalists impressed the judges with their thoughtfulness, originality, and strong connection to the principle of Stewardship. Each finalist has offered a hopeful and faithful vision for a better world.

  • Holly Spora — Year 8, Baradene College of the Sacred Heart, Auckland

  • Jezreel Jakes — Year 7, Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson), Auckland

  • Joswin Pradap, Juan Saj Tom & Logan Hutchison — Year 7, Our Lady of the Assumption School, Christchurch

  • Lachlan Russell — Year 8, St Patrick’s School, Napier

  • Lachlan Josh Cortez — Year 3, Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School, Auckland

  • Maria Garcia & Bethany Azarcon — Year 5, St Mary’s School, Dunedin

  • Michelle Netto — Year 8, Christ the King School, Christchurch

  • Mikayla Jazlyn Cortez — Year 1, Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School, Auckland

  • Sinead Whaley & Amelia Vandy — Year 4, St Joseph’s Catholic School, Fairfield

  • Summer Bagas — Year 7, Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson), Auckland

  • Year 1 Class — Mt Carmel Catholic School, Auckland

  • Year 2 & 3 Class — St Mark’s Catholic School, Auckland

Each finalist will have a native tree planted in their name within their region — a lasting symbol of their care for our common home.

👇 Click the buttons below to discover their amazing efforts!

Holly Spora

Lachlan Russell

Michelle Netto

Summer Bagas

Jezreel Jakes

Lachlan Josh Cortez

Mikayla Jazlyn Cortez

Year 1 Class — Mt Carmel Catholic School

Joswin Pradap, Juan Saj Tom & Logan Hutchison

Maria Garcia & Bethany Azarcon

Sinead Whaley & Amelia Vandy

Year 2 & 3 Class — St Mark’s Catholic School

Notable Entries

This year we are also recognising a wide range of notable entries — individuals, classes, and whole groups whose work demonstrated outstanding creativity and care. These 50 recognised entries (from 225 submissions) are a true testament to the passion of our young kaitiaki.

  • Aaron Pieterse — Year 5, St Mary’s School (Papakura), Auckland

  • Alexandra Harrison — Year 6, St Patrick’s School, Napier

  • Amber Lee — Year 13, Carmel College, Auckland

  • Ainnee Mendoza — Year 6, St Mary’s School (Papakura), Auckland

  • Bella, Emma & Harper — Year 6, St Joseph’s Catholic School, Fairfield

  • Caitlin Atienza, Elsa Sajan & Olive Racaza — Year 6, Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School, Auckland

  • Caoimhe Cuthill, Claire Fleming, Ogemdi Ogechi-Okoro & Raveesha Mendis — Year 6, St Joseph’s Catholic School Fairfield

  • Cohen & Frances — Year 5, St Joseph’s Catholic School, Fairfield

  • Dallas Hardman, Josh McPeak & Fletcher Mason — Year 6, St Joseph’s Catholic School, Fairfield

  • Daron — Year 7, St Mary’s Catholic School (Avondale), Auckland

  • Francheska Palisoc — Year 6, Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School, Auckland

  • Janine Jineesh, Melissa Jinto & Eniya Baby — Year 5, St Mary’s School, Dunedin

  • Julia Kubala — Year 6, Monte Cecilia Catholic School, Auckland

  • Kiana Ranasinhe Arachchilage, Ysabella Tonga & Isabelle Wylie — Year 5, Mt Carmel Catholic School, Auckland

  • Lacey Rumary — Year 6, Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School, Auckland

  • Livia Rakovic & Alexi Brown — Year 7, Our Lady of the Assumption School, Christchurch

  • Lucy Martin — Year 8, Baradene College of the Sacred Heart, Auckland

  • Mackenzie Sam & Isabel Biddick — Year 5, Mt Carmel Catholic School, Auckland

  • Maya Roos — Year 6, St Joseph’s Catholic School, Fairfield

  • Nicolas Javier & Jaiden Joby — Year 7, St Brigid’s School, Wellington

  • Nicole Snead & Olivia Caighan — Year 5, Mt Carmel Catholic School, Auckland

  • Olivia O’Shaughnessy — Year 8, St Patrick’s School, Napier

  • Riley Wilson — Year 5, New Brighton Catholic School, Christchurch

  • Roisin Martin & Phoebe Smith — Year 5, Mt Carmel Catholic School, Auckland

  • Room 3 – Year 5 & 6 Students — St Joseph’s Catholic School (Otahuhu), Auckland

  • Talya Rajesh — Year 7, Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson), Auckland

  • Taylor Godinet — Year 5, St Joseph’s Catholic School, Fairfield

  • Year 1 Class - St Mary’s Catholic School, Tauranga

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