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Freshwater Champions Recognized Across NZ | Auckland News
Five New Zealand groups and individuals are crowned Freshwater Champions for transforming rivers, lakes, and wetlands—honored at a Nelson forum amid 60+ nominations. Lake Rotorua’s farming community wins for decades of nutrient reduction with iwi and scientists; the Riddiford Whānau shines as family heroes restoring wetlands; Mana Moana Three Lakes blends Māori wisdom with science to protect sacred waters; artist Sam Ludden turns storytelling into advocacy; and Arapārera Society earns early impact honors for flood recovery and native planting. Together, they prove local action, diverse…
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