Chef Joe Korero
The hāngi (earth oven) is made by excavating a circular pit about 60-100 cm in diameter by 15-30 cm deep.
Maori developed a set of practical rules to protect the natural habitat, allowing for regeneration.
Seaweed would be bought up into the mountains to entertain our people. The trick being to guess what weather mother nature would bring the next day.
The prized Harore was eaten. This mushroom had a very short life span of two days max after which it would dissolve.
Tawhara or Teure displayed here was gathered to adorn tables or offered as a wild fruit to guests try this native delicacy.