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Smart Water: Water is a taonga – slideshow

It is useful as a prompt to start discussions about students’ prior knowledge and experiences of water.

This is part of the Getting to know water activity.

Rights: Smart Water and The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

Published: 11 May 2022

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