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Helping our manu – Slideshow

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Find out about conservation efforts and what we can do to be kaitiaki.

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Our tūpuna knew how to live with the environment and look after our natural resources for future generations. Use this slideshow to see what actions we can take to look after our birds and our environment.

Linked resources

The resources referenced in the Slideshow/PPT notes section are:

  • Slide 2: Manu – agency and action – SLH  

  • Slide 3: Create a bird-friendly haven in your garden, school, or local park – New Zealand Garden Bird Survey 

  • Slide 4: Build a bug hotel in four easy steps – Topflite and Setting up a bug hotel – Kiwi Conservation Club 

  • Slides 6 and 7: Feathers and flight – SLH 

  • Slide 8: Mask PDF templates in black and white or colour – New Zealand Garden Bird Survey 

  • Slide 9: He Paki Taonga i a Māui: Ko te Pakanga a ngā Manu | Battle of the Birds –  video Te Papa Tongarewa 

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Rights: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research and The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 17 June 2024Size: 2.42 MB
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