Te Kūwaha and Māori

On a global scale, market demand for eels as a foodstuff is high and declines in wild eel production mean that aquaculture is being put forward as a potential eel source.

One of the greatest threats to indigenous fish species which follow a catadromous life cycle (i.e., starting life at sea but then migrating into freshwater) are barriers that prevent or delay migrations between freshwater and marine environments.

Since European settlement there have been many changes in land use in New Zealand, with large forested areas having been cleared for human habitation and agriculture.

Freshwater eel populations around the world are in steep decline.

New Zealand longfins are one of the largest eel species in the world, and have been recorded at sizes of almost 2 m in length and more than 50 kg in weight.

Freshwater eels have an unusual life cycle which sees them travelling between the ocean, estuaries and freshwaters.

Examples of customary fisheries management tools.

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Simple steps to minimise the effects of infectious substances on water quality and mahinga kai.

Here are some simple steps to minimise the effects of forestry activities on water quality and mahinga kai.

Dairy farms produce milk and milk products that supply both the domestic and the overseas export markets.