1. New Zealand

2.  Maori came to Aotearoa, New Zealand in waka (canoes) over 10 centuries ago.  Food they brought with them:  Uwhi (yams)  Taro  Hue (gourds)  Kumara (sweet potato)

3.  There are many cultural beliefs that are still practiced when it comes to Maori kai (food):  Tapu (risky), noa (safe) and rahui (restrictions). These concepts define what foods can be accessed and at what times.  Manaakitanga is the concept that Maori must share, entertain and be hospitable.  Karakia is practiced through the process of collecting and procuring, through to its consumption.

4.  Smoking  Drying  Steaming  Infusion  Hangi

5.  An underground oven that is used to cook meat and vegetables. It utilises steam created from hot rocks to cook the food.  Still used on special occasions.  Video Clip:  How to make a hangi! How to make a hangi!

6.  The most regularly consumed Maori traditional food today is Kaimoana (seafood).  Ika (fish), mussels and kumara are consumed on a weekly basis.  Hangi is usually only used on large gatherings or special occassions.