Muttonbirds : part of a story
Description: The muttonbirder reflects on his whakapapa, the Maori muttonbirding tradition, his family lands on the island of Ruapuke and Treaty negotiations, his youth and involvement with the Mongrel Mob, reformation and education, his dealings with the Maori Land Court over his family rights and interests on Taukihepa and Heretatua, and his muttonbirding visits to those islands. Photographer Connew documents the visit in a series of black and white photos.
Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: The muttonbirder reflects on his whakapapa, the Maori muttonbirding tradition, his family lands on the island of Ruapuke and Treaty negotiations, his youth and involvement…