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Wātakirihi (watercress)

Wātakirihi growing in a puna

Wātakirihi is a culturally important plant. As well as a source of mahinga kai, wātakirihi embodies cultural practices and stories unique to respective rohe.

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Published: 11 November 2020Size: 1.04 MB
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