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K48 Set up food sharing networks amongst whānau, hapū, marae and communities. “We would like to see marae markets where marae grow, produce or create their own produce, goods to trade/sell with other marae in the area” quote from reference group K49 Purchase kai with little or no packaging. Fresh is best. K50 Compost or worm farm your food scraps to turn your waste into kai to feed back to Papa-tū-ā-nuku. K51 Investigate opportunities to produce organic kai for sale.
Wetlands Mātauranga K52 Talk to your whānau about the significance of wetlands. K53 Organise or participate in wānanga about wetland protection and restoration. K54 Consider joining a volunteer network for wetland restoration. K55 Ask an organisation (DOC, NIWA etc.), researcher or scientist to come and hold wānanga about an aspect of wetland health, protection and/or restoration.
Wetland protection and restoration K56 Identify potential wetland restoration projects. a. Fence off wetland areas on your own property and talk to lands trusts and local farmers about wetland areas on their property to fence. b. Restore edges of wetlands with native plants to provide filtration and habitat. c. Restore natural water flows to wetlands, check for any obstructions and where appropriate remove. d. Control weeds and pests. K57 Volunteer or contribute to existing wetland restorations projects in your local area. K58 Report any destruction of wetland areas to the Regional Council.