DSC_4881 Inanga (Galaxias maculatus) a whitebaiter watches his nets during the whitebait season. Inanga are the most important species in the whitebait fishery. These small widespread galaxiid fish are found at lower elevations and near the coast. Pleasant River.
DSC_9908 Pouched lamprey, (Geotria australis) kanakana or piharau, are are an important customary fishery to Maori. Here customary 'monitors' Duncan Ryan and Keith Bradshaw, collect samples of adults, to regularly check the health and size of the migratory runs *
DSC_0748 Inanga (Galaxias maculatus) a whitebaiter watches the turning tide from his stand during the whitebait season. Inanga are the most important species in the whitebait fishery. These small widespread galaxiid fish are found at lower elevations and near the coast. Okuru River, Westland
