Ngā korero - Nature Needs Us

Be inspired by passionate korero from experts on our taiao (environment). Close your eyes as you listen to Joe Harawira weave his korero ‘I te tīmatanga’, fall in love with a conservation dog, learn how to do your bit for our taonga, and be fascinated by the environmental history of Taupō.

Guest speakers include:
Keynote Speaker
Joe Harawira, Māori Storyteller - DOC | Ngai Te Rangi, Ngā Potiki, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Maniapoto
'I te Tīmatanga'

Dr Kerry Borkin, Ecologist
'Love our bats (please)'

Dr Clare Brown, Animal Behaviour Research Fellow - Waikato University
'Conservation dogs: Sniffing out pest fish'

James Cooper, Aquarist - DOC
'Taupō ika: a history'

All welcome.
Complimentary light snack provided by The Hilton, Taupō (please RSVP on Facebook for catering purposes).

This event is part of Conservation Week 2019 - www.conservationweek.org.nz