Ask artist Jane Giblin about the legendary health benefits of mutton bird oil and her response is preceded by a knowing smile. "There's a man called Bruce Bensemann," she began. "He would be 85 and ...

Moonbird is a uniquely Tasmanian story – and a uniquely Indigenous one as well. The moving coming-of-age story about transmission and preservation of a culture and territory under threat of ...

Within seconds he is cradling a creature of awkward beauty: a bird with sleek, dusky grey and black feathers but short, pale legs, webbed feet — and a decidedly startled expression. For our guide, ...

In northeast Tasmania, muttonbirding, or the muttonbird harvest, is an Aboriginal cultural practice on Flinders Island. From March 27th to April 30th, people with a hunting licence are allowed to kill ...

Daniel Tarrant and his whānau continue the 500-year tradition of harvesting tītī (muttonbirds) on Rakiura. The focus is on sustainable practices, avoiding methods like nanao and teaching the next ...

GUTTED: Tommy Ashwell talking about how he lost his rights to muttonbird on Taukihepa, one of the beneficial islands. Up to 100 families may also be ousted unless they can prove a blood-link to 15 ...

One of Southland's most respected Maori leaders has described the importance of the muttonbird islands and the water around them at a High Court hearing. Jane Davis, a descendant of Rakiura Maori, has ...

Daniel Tarrant and his whānau are among Rakiura Māori who have the right to carry on the ancient tradition of harvesting tītī or muttonbird on about 30 tītī islands. He is the fifth great grandson of ...