Tucked within the historical walls of what was once a nunnery is restaurant Ada, which is now entering a new chapter championing Aotearoa’s cuisine.
With locally sourced ingredients, traditional Māori cooking methods, and a team filled with aroha, newly appointed head chef Kia Kanuta is paving the way for Māori restaurant representation.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR STORY COMING INTO THE FOOD SCENE.
It’s a bit of a long story, I’ve always loved food. Cooking, gathering and how it brings people together.
I spent countless hours with Mum, Nan and Aunty Ju in the kitchen as a kid. I was always kind of