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Community stories: Taking action for nature

Cutting back on waste, Wellington Kia iti iho ngā para, Te tāone Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Scout Hair Salon are doing their bit for the environment – from recycling their tin foil and composting gathered hair, to using ethically conscious product ranges.

Make a difference

See people getting hands-on to help fight climate change.

Grab your phone and volunteer for a nature project near you: tepapa.nz/collaborate

This project is part of Te Taiao | Nature at Te Papa.

Me kaitiaki

Tirohia ngā tāngata e whakatika ana i ngā pōraru āhuarangi.

Tīkina tō waea, tīpakohia tētahi kaupapa taiao e pātata ana ki a koe. tepapa.nz/collaborate

Ko tenei kaupapa he waahanga no Te Taiao | Nature i Te Papa.

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