Māori wardens play vital role in natural disasters, push for more volunteers
More volunteers are now needed, including to play a vital role in future natural disasters.
There is a push to have 500 Māori wardens volunteering by 2027 across the Te Piringa Manatōpū region, which spans from Hawke's Bay to Wellington.
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