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What is a paua?

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Paua is the Maori word for a species of Abalone which is only found in the waters of New Zealand. The Paua is actually related to snails.

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The Paua Meat is important as a valuable food source where as the shell is highly prized internationally as a natural decorative item for inlays and jewellery.

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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!


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.


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.


Where can I find a picture of a paua?

There is plenty of pictures of Paua on the internet, just type "Paua" into Google's images section.


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.


How long has paua been around for?

The Paua has existed for several millions of years.


How many years has the paua been alive for?

Paua as a species has been existing on Planet earth for millions of years. Paua by its self can live for about 30 years.


What is the scientific name for Paua?

Paua Scientific name is Haliotis iris, Haliotis australis-


What eats a paua?

Paua Eats mostly seaweed and seemingly most vegetation in the sea. What eats the Paua: Apart from man there is also a large Starfish that attacks and eats the Paua as well.


Hi Is it cheaper to buy hole paua or minced paua. Cheers kevin?

hole puna