There are also traditional Māori massages on offer for those wanting a bit of pampering.
Here’s another food festival to mark Waitangi Day – this time, in the sunny South Island town of Nelson. The International Kai Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018. It is a collaboration between Founders Heritage Park and Whakatu Marae and features various cultural performances, arts and crafts stalls and lots of locally grown foods. There are also traditional Māori massages on offer for those wanting a bit of pampering.