Marae sets out to recapture water in stagnant river

Whakapara marae, north of Whangarei, are working to restore the Waima river. The marae trustees say the ultimate aim is to feed the people once again with eels and koura - but just bringing back the old swimming hole will be a good start. Lois Williams went to find out more.

Whakapara marae, north of Whangarei, are working to restore the Waima river. The marae trustees say the ultimate aim is to feed the people once again with eels and koura – but just bringing back the old swimming hole will be a good start. Lois Williams went to find out more.

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