CREAM OF THE CROP

IT’S GONNA BE WILD! Manja Wachsmuth Pink Lady Food

Congratulations to Auckland photographer who recently received two awards in the

a leading celebration of the art of food photography and film. Manja picked up second place for an image taken during grape harvest at Waiheke’s Tantalus Estate and another second place for a striking image of an octopus taken for Hiakai: Modern Maori Cuisine. Much applause also due to Monique Fiso for taking home two awards at the New Zealand Book Awards for her stunning book Hiakai. Inspiring to see these two talents making a huge impact on the telling of our New Zealand food story.

Photography of the Year 2021, manjawachsmuth.com / hiakai.co.nz

One of New Zealand’s best food and drink festivals,

has announced its full events programme for August 1–31. You’ll need to get in quick to secure your tickets for some of their much-anticipated special events including a visit from one of the most talked-about chefs of the moment, Analiese Gregory. See page 110 for an excerpt from her glorious new book How Wild Things Are and get over to Visawoap.com and dig in to a massive schedule of events designed specifically for people like us!

Wellington On A Plate Visa Visawoap.com