Author Talk: Pātaka Kai - Growing kai sovereignty

We're delighted to have Dr Jessica Hutchings and Jo Smith in the shop to chat about Pātaka Kai - Growing kai sovereignty, published by Massey University Press which they co-authored with Johnson Witehira and Yvonne Taura.

Jessica and Jo will be in conversation with Dr Rebeca Kiddle who is a leading scholar in the field of Indigenous urban design and urbanism and is a prominent voice in advocating for the incorporation of Māori perspectives and values in urban planning and design in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This book salutes Indigenous food heroes from across Aotearoa and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa whose inspiring stories show how change begins locally and on a small scale.

Written by verified Hua Parakore farmers, activists, Indigenous researchers and Indigenous food sovereignty leaders Jessica Hutchings and Jo Smith, Pātaka Kai encourages a return to Indigenous values and practices to achieve kai sovereignty and wellbeing for Mother Earth and her people.

Audience Q&A and book signing at the event.

All welcome!

Buy the book: Pātaka Kai by Dr Jessica Hutchings, Jo Smith, Johnson Witehira and Yvonne Taura.