On The Up: Iwi-led initiative to restore Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach
On the Up is an initiative by NZME to share stories of Kiwi success, inspiration and possibilities. Reporter Denise Piper speaks with Lisa McNab about a project given new funding to help restore the health of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach: arguably one of New Zealand's most iconic beaches.
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