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Pātaka Kai reviewed by Read NZ Te Pou Muramura

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Chris Reed reviews Pātaka Kai: Growing kai sovereignty for Read NZ Te Pou Muramura:

‘Pātaka Kai by Jessica Hutchings and Jo Smith is an inspiring read about Indigenous food sovereignty in Aotearoa and the Pacific. In a world where big corporations control much of what we eat, this book highlights the importance of traditional food-growing practices that protect the environment, strengthen communities, and keep cultural knowledge alive.

Through real-life stories, Pātaka Kai introduces Indigenous food growers reclaiming land and restoring traditional ways of farming. The book explains how colonisation disrupted these food systems and replaced them with large-scale, profit-driven agriculture, leading to environmental harm. However, instead of just focusing on these problems, the authors offer solutions by showcasing 17 Indigenous food initiatives—from marae gardens to whānau-led projects—that are making a difference.’

Read the rest of the review here.