Taewa: Our Treasured Taonga.

*GUEST POST*: Marion Fumarola of Paheko Living Foods shared a stunning photo/story about the incredible taewa (Māori potato) and why she believes indigenous ingredients like these are so important.

"The revival of indigenous and locally-adapted seeds is one of the keys to secure food crop diversity.

We need to maintain traditional crops through continued agroecological cultivation coupled with traditional knowledge, and keep the seeds in our hands to be passed on to the next generation.

Taewa are traditional potato varieties introduced to New Zealand in the late 18th century and became a staple Māori food crop.

I am in love with these treasures and so grateful that our community have protected these seeds and kept them where they belong: in our gardens and on our tables."

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In 2021 Marion won the photo/story competition for our 'The Great Taewa Hunt' - this was her winning entry. See more here.

This is a post in collaboration with #FOODDIVERSITYDAY taking place on Jan 13th in the UK. Learn more here.