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Kaimoana and kai awa from the Kaituna River

1931 photo of whitebaiter with net on the Kaituna River, NZ

The Kaituna River and Ōngātoro/Maketū Estuary were important sources of tuna (eels), īnanga (whitebait) and other kai (food), as shown in this photo from 1931.

Rights: Christchurch City Libraries, Reference: 1545 PhotoCD 10 IMG 0009
Published:18 January 2019Size: 3.1 MB