Kaitiaki working with scientists at Whangamarino Wetlands. The purpose of kaitiaki is to safeguard the river and its resources for future generations.
From left to right: Josh Ormsby (Puurekireki Marae), Jonathan Brown (Maurea Marae), Scott Bartlam (Landcare Research), Kerry Bodmin (NIWA) and Dr Bev Clarkson (Landcare Research).