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    • Gathering kaimoana/sea food, old black and white photo.
    Rights: Gathering sea food, possibly in Paihia. Denton, Frank J, 1869-1963 :Collection of negatives, prints and albums. Ref: 1/2-008468-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22628945 Published 18 August 2014 Size: 5.7 MB Referencing Hub media

    As kaitiaki, tangata whenua are expected to follow correct tikanga (practices) when growing, collecting and harvesting food. Using appropriate baskets for gathering food is one aspect of kaitiakitanga.

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