In Part 2 of a three part series, schoolchildren head to Waihinga Farm to plant saplings among ancient podocarps on the edge of the Ruamāhanga River.

Head here for accompanying story and photos.

Part 1 of the series on the Ruamāhanga Farm Foundation's plan to connect land, river and community can be found here

Find out more about the foundation.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details