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aruhe - second only to kumara
Aruhe is the root of the rahurahu (rārahu or rauaruhe) bracken fern, a tough ground fern with reddish-brown stems, which grows up to 2...
Aug 15, 20221 min read
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taewa - the maori potato
Māori have grown potatoes for hundreds of years, and taewa refers collectively to some traditional varieties, including Karuparerā,...
Jul 31, 20222 min read
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taro - the food of chiefs
Taro 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 31, 20222 min read
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kamokamo - the maara staple
Kamokamo is a staple food source. It’s a type of squash that is closely related to marrows, courgettes, and gourds. Like a courgette or...
Jul 25, 20222 min read
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Seed Saving
“Seed freedom” - the freedom of indigenous peoples to grow and we want to encourage people to start taking practical steps to improve...
Dec 9, 20214 min read
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