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Pita and Aroha were in the garden looking at their plants.
Discussing Community Life and Local Projects in Māori
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The Plants in the Garden
Level 3Aroha
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Hello, Pita. Have you seen our pumpkin plants and the tomatoes?
Pita
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Yes, I saw them this morning. Some were eaten by snails during the night.
Aroha
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Oh, that's terrible! It was probably the rain that brought those snails out.
Pita
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True enough. I have spoken to the others at the garden, and they should help us.
Aroha
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Good, my coworkers and I can bring some snail repellent tomorrow.
Pita
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Yes, we will all look after the garden together. When should we plant the new plants?
Aroha
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If the weather is good on Saturday, we should plant the corn and the pumpkins.
Pita
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That's a good idea. I'll buy the seeds from the shop on Friday.
Aroha
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Great, we will meet again at the marae on Saturday morning.
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