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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀! 👀Hidden beneath Waiheke's streams lives a freshwater taonga - the 𝗸𝗮̄𝗸𝗮𝗵𝗶 (freshwater mussel). These incredible native species are vital to our waterways' health, filtering water and supporting biodiversity.
Join us for an engaging presentation by researcher 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 as she shares her research on kākahi life cycles, habitat, and restoration possibilities on Waiheke.
What you'll learn:
✨ The ecological and cultural importance of kākahi to Waiheke's freshwater ecosystems
✨ How kākahi support water quality and biodiversity
✨ How our community can protect and restore streams to support kākahi populations
✨ Updates on the Waterways Project and Walk Your Stream campaign
Kākahi are more than just mussels - they're indicators of stream health and hold cultural significance as taonga. Understanding and protecting them means protecting our entire freshwater ecosystem.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 🔗https://forms.gle/iYDG7qi931dDt1BV8
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1A Mako Street, Auckland, New Zealand 1081, 1A Mako St, Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081, New Zealand, Takapuna
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