Aug 15, 20221 min readaruhe - second only to kumaraAruhe is the root of the rahurahu (rārahu or rauaruhe) bracken fern, a tough ground fern with reddish-brown stems, which grows up to 2...
Jul 31, 20222 min readtaewa - the maori potatoMāori have grown potatoes for hundreds of years, and taewa refers collectively to some traditional varieties, including Karuparerā,...
Jul 31, 20222 min readtaro - the food of chiefsTaro is believed to have been one of the earliest cultivated plants. It is considered as a kai rangatira (the food of chiefs).Taro is a...
Jul 26, 20222 min readkamokamo - the maara stapleKamokamo is a staple food source. It’s a type of squash that is closely related to marrows, courgettes, and gourds. Like a courgette or...
Dec 9, 20214 min readSeed Saving“Seed freedom” - the freedom of indigenous peoples to grow and we want to encourage people to start taking practical steps to improve...