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Five individuals and groups named 2026 Freshwater Champions

Five New Zealanders and groups have been recognised as 2026 Freshwater Champions for their freshwater conservation work.

Skinny McBuntu

Five individuals and groups from around New Zealand have been named the 2026 Freshwater Champions. The recipients include a whānau from Wairarapa and farmers from Rotorua. The awards recognise outstanding contributions to freshwater conservation and management across the country.

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Wairarapa whānau, Rotorua farmers among 2026 Freshwater Champions

Five individuals and groups from around NZ have been named the 2026 Freshwater Champions.

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