pritaikau
Pritaikau is a traditional Polynesian fishing technique primarily practiced by the Māori people of New Zealand, as well as other indigenous groups in the Pacific Islands. The method involves the use of a large, hand-carved wooden fish trap, often referred to as a *pā* or *pāwha*, which is anchored in shallow coastal waters to catch fish as they swim through.
The construction of a pritaikau typically begins with the selection of a suitable tree, such as *kāne*
Pritaikau fishing is deeply tied to Māori culture, serving both practical and ceremonial purposes. It was traditionally
Efforts to revive and preserve the pritaikau technique have been undertaken by Māori communities and cultural