Untitled

Shannon News, 12 July 1927, Page 4

The waters of Cape Bun a way are famous because they contain good stocks of the moki, a fish that is held in high esteem by both Maori and pakeha (says the Opotiki Guardian). According to Maori tradition it is useless to attempt to catch the moki until a certain star appears. This year the star appeared on June 15 and on that day Mr. Ernest Kemp and party secured 10 of these fine fish. Other fisherman made attempts to capture moki a few days before the 15th, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Apparently the Maoris have found by long experience that there is good reason for declaring the moki tapu until a particular morning star appears.