The Otakaro/Avon River was once an abundant source of food. This artwork by Rewi Couch is situated beside North Hagley Park.
Hinaki (Eel trap)
It shows a Hinaki (eel trap) and is a conceptual representation of traditional gathering of fresh water foods. Eel/tuna would once have been caught at this spot. These days fishing is forbidden in the Botanic Gardnes, but presumably allowed here. I wonder if anyone goes eeling beside the Park?
“Restoring river’s under way.
Will there be fishing here some day?”
Ruth's Reflections 