He Kōrero Kōrari
Manaaki Whenua scientists have had a long collaboration with Māori weavers in research on the characteristics of weaving plants.
In 1995 experimental plantings of traditional weaving varieties of harakeke were established at 10 sites throughout New Zealand to find out what effect environmental conditions had on their growth and weaving qualities. Samples were assessed by weavers in 2000 and 2001.
Trial progress and results were recorded in a newsletter He Kōrero Kōrari, along with broader information on harakeke and other weaving plants, especially tī (cabbage trees, Cordyline spp.)
Available issues:
Issue 13, November 2004 (3MB) Review issue. Printed copies are available on request.
For more information, please contact the Editor listed below.
Contact:
 | Sue Scheele Email  |
Landcare Research | |
Phone: 03 321 9999 |