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REIMAGINING the taste of Aotearoa

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

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