Harakeke, tī kōuka and kiekie leaves.
Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 7 February 2022 Size: 3.1 MB Referencing Hub media

Harakeke, tī kōuka and kiekie leaves have strong, durable fibres. The fibres are woven to create lines for mussel spat to grow on, eliminating the need for plastic ropes.

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