The swans are still laying, meaning another trip out onto Kaitōrete to collect hua kakī anau anō. The access was too wet for vehicles this year, so another form of transport was required to get to the swan colony, meaning a paddle in waka ama on Te Kete Ika o Tūtekawa. The lake flies were prolific too.

Kōhaka hua kakī anau.

Kōhaka hua kakī anau.

Paddling waka ama on Te Kete Ika o Tūtekawa.

Paddling waka ama on Te Kete Ika o Tūtekawa.