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Kaitiaki

Scientists in high vis vests in the Whangamarino Wetlands

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).

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Rights: Dr Beverley Clarkson, Landcare Research
Published: 19 March 2014Size: 203.25 KB
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