Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 4, 2018 17:19:02 GMT 12
KERERU ARE A PROTECTED SPECIES BUT SOME IWI WANT TO HUNT THE BIRDS FOR CULTURAL REASONS
Wood pigeons or kereru have been a protected species since 1922, but some Māori are now calling for the Department of Conservation to allow hunting of the birds for cultural practices.
The bird’s considered sacred to Maori and believed to have healing powers.
Some Māori are continuing to hunt and eat kereru or kukupa, as the bird's called in Northland.
Hinerangi believes Māori should be able to go onto their own land and hunt kereru for cultural occasions......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/kereru-protected-species-but-some-iwi-want-hunt-birds-cultural-reasons
Wood pigeons or kereru have been a protected species since 1922, but some Māori are now calling for the Department of Conservation to allow hunting of the birds for cultural practices.
The bird’s considered sacred to Maori and believed to have healing powers.
Some Māori are continuing to hunt and eat kereru or kukupa, as the bird's called in Northland.
Hinerangi believes Māori should be able to go onto their own land and hunt kereru for cultural occasions......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/kereru-protected-species-but-some-iwi-want-hunt-birds-cultural-reasons