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Community fights to restore the mana of its awa
8 Dec, 2020 02:58 AM
3 minutes to read Michelle presenting, Iwi Director Ngaio Tiuka to her right with the Wi Derek Huata, Hira Huata and Huia Huata to her left. Photo / supplied Michelle presenting, Iwi Director Ngaio Tiuka to her right with the Wi Derek Huata, Hira Huata and Huia Huata to her left. Photo / supplied
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Ruth Wong
The community of Wairoa is full of passionate and determined people, especially when it comes to their awa/river - Te Wairoa Hopupu Honengenenge Matangirau.
The Wairoa Awa Restoration Project came after concern about their river in the hope of creating awareness about their environment, the flora and fauna and restoring the mauri of the awa.