John Paitai

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John Paitai is a respected local kaumātua who played a pivotal role in advocating for the rāhui aimed at protecting pāua stocks along the Far North coastline. He emphasized the urgency of preventing local extinction of the species and highlighted the importance of Māori customary practices in sustainably gathering kaimoana.

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Local kaumātua John Paitai emphasised the urgency of preventing the local extinction of pāua and reaffirmed the significance of Māori customary practices.

Rāhui on taking pāua along Far North coastline to help stocks recover

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-12-09

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