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Freshwater crayfish (2nd of 2)

Freshwater crayfish

Like the other native species in Lake Taupō, the kōura, or fresh-water crayfish, was once an important food for Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

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Martin Wikaira. 'Ngāti Tūwharetoa', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/ngati-tuwharetoa/5/5/2