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Makarore Cultural Heritage and Biodiversity ~ Completing the Picture

Makarore Cultural Heritage and Biodiversity ~ Completing the Picture

A rewarding and enlightening joint Aspiring Biodiversity Trust and Kāi Tahu Event was held at Makarore during December 2021, sponsored by Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand. The wonderful Kāi Tahu students and professionals joined Aspiring Biodiversity Trust at Makarora Wonderland Lodge for an exciting 3-day residential field course, aligned with Māori heritage world view, te reo …

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It’s Migratory Fish Day today and this year, we are putting the spotlight on our precious tuna (native eels), and our partnership with Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō.

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