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A taste of democracy
On the campaign diets of party leaders, the influence of food industry lobbying and a ‘cheezy’ snack.
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Winston Peters should take over the Green Parrot
On the forgotten culinary aspirations of Winston Peters, popcorn love and an exciting snack contribution.
Sep 21
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You are what you don’t eat
On culture wars and kai Māori, the tale of Tuimato sauce, plus, the worst snack in the history of this newsletter.
Sep 14
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Blending the wine world with te ao Māori
On a soon-to-be-launched Māori natural wine label, Cadbury rights past wrongs and a petite star-shaped snack.
Sep 7
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August 2023
From the dining table to the bargaining table
On fair pay agreements for hospo, egg sandwiches and cup noodles as a snack.
Aug 31
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Goodbye wisdom teeth, hello mush
On a tedious post-dental extraction diet, Covid-19 restrictions in hospitality, plus, whether or not a sorbet can be defined as a snack.
Aug 24
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A taxonomy of burgers
On how we define the burger, fortified bread and a “tomato girl summer”-esque snack.
Aug 17
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How we eat (or don’t) when we’re grieving
On food and funerals, the history of the avocado and very sour lollies
Aug 10
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Turning the croquette into a vessel for culture
On the tiny New Plymouth eatery serving kai Māori with a twist, the debate around GST on food is reignited, plus a cotton candy confection.
Aug 3
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July 2023
In defence of curly parsley
On the merits of a maligned herb, a local ice cream maestro and a music superstar pair up and the perfect supporting (sn)act
Jul 27
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What makes a dairy beautiful?
On aesthetically pleasing dairies, the knotty world of supermarket promos and a change of heart on banana chips.
Jul 20
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The seven stars of kai Māori literature
On my go-to kai Māori books, the end of Karen's Diner and a snack evoking the sea.
Jul 13
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