We are delighted to have been invited by Slow Food Auckland to prepare and serve a meal celebrating the flavours of the South Pacific. Come along on Thursday 28 July for a delicious four course seafood feast and the inspiring story of the “rebirth” of a beautiful cuisine as told by Tracy Berno. Vegetarians and vegans are also welcome and will be cared and catered for.
Former Head of Tourism and Hospitality at the University of the South Pacific, our guest speaker Tracy Berno is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Culinary Arts at AUT University and co-author (with Chef Robert Oliver) of the multiple award-winning cookbooks Me’a Kai: The Food and Flavours of the South Pacific and Mea’ai Samoa: Recipes and Stories form the Heart of Polynesia.
Cost for four courses: $65 (Slow Food members $55). Drinks extra.
Still some places left for the July Salon: Islam in New Zealand, a window into a world
Hassan Raslan arrived in New Zealand from Egypt 21 years ago as a seven year old. After studying Biomedical Engineering at the University of Auckland and postgraduate work at AUT, Hassan has become an educator and advocate on matters relating to Islam and being Muslim in New Zealand.
Book here to join Hassan Raslan on Tuesday 12 July for a window into Islam in New Zealand. The evening, which includes your main meal (seafood and vegetarian options, no red meat at this event) is $32. Doors will open at 5.30 pm and the main meal served at around 6.15 pm.
A special Ika Salon: Getting more out of our prisons
Join Rod Oram MC on Thursday 4 August, at this Ika special Salon co-hosted with prison reform advocates. Hear from Fa’afete Taito (BA sociology & Maori, ex-prisoner), Dr Anne Opie (researcher, author), and Dr Tracey McIntosh (Assoc Prof Criminology, University of Auckland).
Enjoy a delicious Ika meal (seafood, meat and vegetarian options) and be part of an important conversation that impacts well beyond the prison bars. Doors open 5.30 pm, meal approx 6.15 pm followed by discussion. $32 including your main meal. Bookings here.
