www.foodandwine.com writer, Shana Clarke, writes about the delicate balance between heritage and industry, that Māori winemakers in New Zealand are facing. Honouring their indigenous culture and tūrangawaewae (the place where you stand) always at the forefront of mind.
When you visit New Zealand, you’ll likely be greeted with “Kia ora,” a Māori-language welcome widely adopted by the country’s English-speaking population. The Māori were the first people to inhabit Aotearoa, the traditional Māori name for New Zealand, who arrived from Polynesia around 1300...
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