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They vary in price from a few cents each to a few dollars, depends on where you shop.
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Why are paua shells colouful?
Mostly owing to the minerals in the waters around New Zealand also the Paua's diet helps as well.
Where in nz is the big paua?
The "Big Paua" is mostly found in deeper waters, but for the best and largest shells, the Chatham Islands hold that record hands down. However the statue of the "Big Paua" is in Riverton at the base of the South Island.
How much seaweed do paua eat?
Your average adult Paua can possible nibble through about 1kg of Paua in a day, of course the larger the Paua the healthier the appetite.
How much is paua worth per kg?
Prices vary a fair bit but it can be sold for anything up to $150 a kg
Movement of paua New Zealand?
Are you wanting to know if the Paua are on the move or are you wishing to move Paua within NZ. Most Paua Beds have been in much the same places for many centuries.
Why is green stone and paua shells used in carving?
Both the Paua and the Greenstone (Pounamu) help add mana (spirit) to any carving they inhabit plus giving it a indefinite link to New Zealand
Do paua have eyes?
Yes, the are much the same as Snails, Paua is actually a species of sea snail.
What is the enemies of paua?
Paua has mostly only 2 "enemies" one being obviously human and the other is a star fish. The star fish has a unique way of attacking the Paua, it attaches its self to the outer part of the shell and starts to bite a hole through the shells surface. The paua decides it's being attacked and releases its self from its rock to try and relocate.......that is when the star fish grabs the Paua and can turn it over for consumption.
What are Paua Fritters?
Paua Fritters are a combination of flour, egg and minced Paua.
How many species of paua are there?
There are only 3 species that can be directly called Paua. Silver Paua, Virgin Paua and normal Paua (though they can all be split into sub species).
How do you say 'i have a paua' in Maori?
e whai ahau he Paua ' literally means 'I have a Paua!
What types of paua are there?
There is 3 variations of Paua in New Zealand. The Standard Yellow or black foot, then a slightly smaller Silver Paua, and down in size again to what is called a Virgin Paua (or sometimes called Baby Paua.
