Coastal fish
Kahawai, flounder, groper, blue cod, tarakihi – many fish are caught by recreational anglers and commercial boats close to the coast.
Part of story: Coastal fish
Rain
Te Ihorangi is the god who personifies rain, while Hinewai is the female personification of light misty rain.
Part of story: Tāwhirimātea – the weather
Calendar of work
Seasons The four seasons were hōtoke (winter), kōanga (spring), raumati (summer) and ngahuru (autumn). The year was divided into lunar months. The new year began in winter in the month
Part of story: Te mahi kai – food production economics
Fish of the northern and southern rocky sea floor
Northern rocky sea floor Goatfish These brightly coloured coastal fish have two barbels (fleshy filaments) extending from their chins – resembling a