Story: Kiore – Pacific rats

Tāwhara

Tāwhara

The fruit of the kiekie is known as tāwhara. It was a favourite of kiore, and when the fruit was abundant it was a good time to catch these rats for food.

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How to cite this page:

Bradford Haami, 'Kiore – Pacific rats - Arrival and life in New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/16117/tawhara (accessed 1 May 2024)

Story by Bradford Haami, published 24 Nov 2008