No trip to New Zealand is complete without a delicious hangi. Hangimeans earth oven, and is a traditional Maori method of cooking food using heated rocks buried in a pit oven. We also love our desserts – hokey pokey ice cream and Pavlova are real kiwi favourites. New Zealand is an island nation with its waters containing a large variety of fish and seafood. Despite this, until recently shellfish hasn't played an important part in the diet of New Zealanders. The consumption of fish has traditionally been low as meat has been the main preference for meals. Having said this, fish and seafood has always been significant in the Maori diet and you will notice that the names of many of them are still used today in Maori. So come and take a cruise through the food page and you will love it.