by Chris Paulin with Mark Fenwick This book, based on studies of traditional Mäori fish-hooks, has a unique perspective, integrating studies of taonga with history, fishing, fisheries management, conservation and political ideologies – from the interpretation of the form and function of the traditional (pre-European) Mäori fish-hook, it describes the impact and changes to Mäori fishing methodology arising from cultural and technological changes that followed European settlement, and the development of commercial fisheries in New Zealand. It reviews the history of the first 200 years of fisheries in New Zealand which is largely a tale of open access to what was seen as an unlimited resource, within the context of present day political debates surrounding conservation, customary, commercial and recreational fishing access to the resource. (Discounted price includes GST & postage within NZ) (Originally $49.95)