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Māori fishing: Pictures from Mana Moana

From Polynesian navigators to contemporary business, a new book documents the remarkable story of Māori fishing.

Mana Moana, co-authored by Robert Pouwhare and Carla Houkamou, weaves together history, matauranga, business, and politics. It links ancient purakau stories to contemporary issues of sustainability and economic development.

Ngāti Porou fishermen holding large hoop nets at Whareponga Beach. From left: Apirana Pipi or Urupa, Wi Maraki, Hamuera Ngārimu, Frank Sweeney, Eruera Tuari, and Wi Hunia. (PHOTO: James McDonald, 1923. Alexander Turnbull Library, Pacoll-1430-43.)

(PHOTO: James Swinton Spooner, watercolour, c. 1843–50. Alexander Turnbull Library, C-030-019.)

Lyttleton Harbour, c. 1890, with steamships at the wharves. (PHOTO: Photographer Unknown. Christchurch City Council Libraries, Photo Collection 22, Img02348.)

Robert Pouwhare and Carla Houkamau. (PHOTO: Supplied)

Cover of Mana Moana. (PHOTO: Supplied / Mana Moana)

The images in this gallery are used with permission and are subject to copyright conditions.