Tuna Heke (Migrating Eel)

Sorry, this event’s been and gone

When:

Tue 23 Mar ’10, 6:00pm–7:00pm

Where: Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Ave, Christchurch City Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Admission: Free

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www.canterburymuseum.com

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Every autumn mature female tuna (eels) start their migration from Te Roto o Wairewa (Lake Forsyth) to the Pacific Ocean and head for a region near Tonga where spawning takes place.

To leave the lake the tuna have to cross the shingle bar at Birdlings Flat where it is traditional for the people of Wairewa to capture some of the tuna and store them for eating later in the year.

Iaean Cranwell will share stories of this mahinga kai (food gathering) practice.

In the Robert McDougall Gallery at Canterbury Museum.