Harakeke (flax) Harakeke (flax) was the most useful plant in New Zealand to Māori. It was used to make shelter, cloaks, baskets, mats, sails for canoes, traps for catching birds and ropes for fishing. Large amounts of harakeke can still be found around traditional Māori pa sites where it was grown and harvested (hauhake) to … Continue reading Weaving for kids