The Department of Conservation is giving a new Kiwi Guardian medal to Hawke's Bay kids who combine te reo and conservation.
There are four Kiwi Guardian sites to explore around Hawke's Bay to earn Kiwi Guardian medals, but the Toa Tiaki Taiao medal could also be earned elsewhere.
"To earn this medal, kids are encouraged to use te reo and spread the word about great nature locations, while learning about its Maori cultural significance," DoC's Nic Toki said.
"This is a celebration of Maori Language Week."
In addition to the special medal, each of the Kiwi Guardians adventure sites had different medal to collect, with four of these available locally.