The New Net Goes Fishing

"The New Net Goes Fishing" is a collection of short stories by Witi Ihimaera, a prominent Māori author from New Zealand. Published in 1977, this collection, like much of Ihimaera's work, explores the intersection of traditional Māori cultural values with the encroaching Pākehā (European) society. The stories often highlight the clash between communal Māori traditions and the individualistic, mechanized Pākehā way of life. Ihimaera's writing frequently delves into the experiences and perspectives of Māori people, examining their identity and struggles within the context of New Zealand's bicultural landscape. His work, including this collection, has been instrumental in establishing Māori voices within modern New Zealand literature.12