"A humble kai rooted in tradition" - Kai Rotorua's annual kumara harvest

About this episode

The episode discusses the annual kumara harvest by Kai Rotorua and the involvement of volunteers, including students from South Asia, in sustainable practices and Maori culture.

Every year, Kai Rotorua's kumara harvest attracts a group of volunteers keen to connect with sustainable practices and te ao Maori. This year, the harvest circle widened even further, with students from across South Asia joining the mahi on a spring day. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Topics covered

• sustainable practices
• te ao Maori
• community involvement
• cultural traditions
• volunteering

Keywords

• kumara harvest
• sustainable practices
• te ao Maori
• volunteers
• community
• cultural traditions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kai Rotorua

Places: Rotorua, South Asia

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