Join Chef Joe (Hamuera) McLeod

Fri 6 Dec 2024 10am - 7pm
Wānanga pōhiri. Foraging, harvesting, introduction to
Rongoā, discovering region-specific kai Māori.With a focus
on the whakapapa of the kai and their connections, preparing
for Day 2.

Sat 7 Dec 2024 7am - 6pm
Making rourou baskets, preparing kai, linking Rongoā to the food to be placed in the baskets. Understanding cooking methods and reasons. Exploring the whakapapa, mauri, and tikanga unique to the region.

Sun 8 Dec 2024 7am - 6pm
Cooking the kai, sharing a Hākari. Acknowledging unique kai stories related to the region, Māori culture, and the
attendees.

Sharing of a private collection and research