51 Food and drink

Atutahi

Native leaf drinks made here in sunny Nelson. Kawakawa, Horopito and Kumarahou leaf combined with NZ’s premium fruit and berries, then lightly carbonated. The taste echoes across centuries. Made with deep respect for the land, through the strength of our whanau and the wellbeing of all. Sugar Free options available. See stockists online With artisan food and a wide range of fresh local produce, farmers markets build and strengthen local communities, support local food related businesses, and give consumers access to delicious regional products. If you care about where your food comes from, meet the local growers and producers on site every Wednesday from 8am to 1pm, rain or shine. 23 Halifax St, Nelson (next to Nelson Library)

atutahi.nz Nelson Farmers Market The Veggie Guy

When it comes to versatile vegetables, it’s hard to beat sweetcorn.

Glaze it, grill it, use the kernels in salads and salsas, chuck it in a chowder, or toss it on a barbecue, slather it in butter and enjoy! It can be frozen too, providing a taste of summer all year round.

nelsonfarmersmarket.org.nz theveggieguy.co.nz

Hop Federation

Hop Federation’s dedication to producing seriously delicious awardwinning ales starts with the way their hops are farmed and it all happens right down the road in Riwaka. It’s quite literally their own team with their hands in the soil.

Visit their tasting room for a range of beers, wines, and cider sales all year round. Solander Gourmet Seafood

The very best seafood available in New Zealand and around the world is now easily accessible to you via online order and home delivery. Select from the finest seafood and other gourmet products on offer to ensure that your summer meals and dining experiences are healthy, delicious, and incredibly well priced. Delivering gourmet seafood direct to your door. Sprig + Fern Brewing Co.

It’s not summer in Nelson Tasman unless you’ve spent time at a local Sprig + Fern Tavern enjoying a pint of craft beer or cider. Real beer, real people, really local. Sprig + Fern Milton St, Sprig + Fern Hardy St, Sprig + Fern Tahuna, Sprig + Fern Upper Queen, Sprig + Fern The Meadows Sprig + Fern Brightwater, Sprig + Fern Mapua ,Sprig + Fern Motueka

Creamed Paua

Paua is considered a delicacy both in New Zealand and abroad. Salty and rich, yet balanced with a subtle sweetness, most Kiwi’s favourite way to enjoy it is minced and cooked in cream, although it can also be barbecued, made into patties, or eaten raw.

Ingredients • 50g butter • 1 onion, finely diced • 250g Premium Minced Wild Blackfoot Paua • 200ml water • 200ml cream • 1 Tbsp cornflour • Salt and pepper

Method 1. In a medium saucepan, sauté onions in butter for 4-5 minutes. 2. Add minced paua and cook for 2 minutes, then cover with water and simmer for 10 minutes. 3. Add cream, bring back to a gentle simmer. 4. Dilute cornflour with water and add to paua, thicken to desired consistency. 5. Season and serve, delicious with fresh, crusty bread. Paua from Solander Gourmet Seafood is available fresh, frozen, whole, minced or in already prepared patties. Large, wild paua are best tenderised before serving. Place them in a strong plastic bag and bash the centre of them with a heavy object until they soften. Don’t allow them to split or start separating. To mince your own paua a strong food processor is recommended.

To barbecue: Cut the paua into very thin strips with a sharp knife. Crush some garlic. Heat a hot plate over medium high heat, add butter, garlic and paua. Sauté for 1-2 minutes (hot and fast) until they start to curl and colour changes. Serve immediately.

Sashimi: Preparation as above, except don’t cook. Just eat raw, served with soy, wasabi and pickled ginger.

Thai style salmon cakes

with vermicelli salad and lemongrass dressing

FISH CAKES 250g Monk Fish 250g Salmon 2 Kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons Tom Yum Paste 1 cup coriander, roughly chopped 1 egg white 3 tablespoons coconut cream Blitz all ingredients in a food processor, once combined, form patties

VERMICELLI SALAD 1 packet vermicelli noodles Handful coriander/mint 1 tomato diced ½ red onion diced 1 stalk spring onion, finely sliced ½ orange diced 2 tablespoon capers, chopped ½ cucumber, diced Handful mung beans 1 lime Prepare vermicelli by soaking in boiling water for 10minutes, drain well and set aside

LEMONGRASS SYRUP 200ml white vinegar 2 stalks of lemongrass, bashed 200ml water ½ fresh chilli (optional) 2 kaffir lime leaves 200g sugar Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to the boil, simmer until reduced by half, cool down and let infuse. TO SERVE; Lightly fry fish cakes in a deep-frying pan in canola oil being very gentle when turning them over. Combine salad ingredients and toss with lemongrass syrup and fresh lime. Place fishcakes on top, garnish with coriander and enjoy

A unique region

- Stay close and study local -

Located in a place where the beauty of New Zealand has been distilled into a single destination, Nelson Tasman is one of the most desirable places in the world to live, learn and work.

For more than 100 years, the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) has been proudly providing high-quality education throughout Te Tauihu.

As the region’s leading tertiary provider, NMIT provides teaching and learning at four campuses located throughout the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions. NMIT offers over 100 qualifications, from certificate, diploma, degree through to postgraduate level. Programmes can be studied online, on-campus or a blended combination of the two, giving learners the flexibility to study without compromising their lifestyle and work commitments. Bite-sized learning is available too with short course options to enable upskilling and the building of new abilities. Have you just received your NCEA results, want to upskill in your current employment, consider a complete career change, or simply wondering what to do next?

School just wasn’t for me, but when I came to NMIT I found my path.

Our friendly, experienced team are here to guide you on your learning journey to success. Throughout many of our programmes NMIT students connect regularly with local businesses, researchers, industry experts and potential employers. Combined with our close industry ties this enables us to offer students work placements, apprenticeships and scholarships. With a comprehensive range of programmes tailored to our region’s growth industries like, aquaculture, maritime, hospitality and tourism, or viticulture and winemaking, you’ll be in a great position and place to get a job once you finish studying. A number of our programmes can also be studied for free in the first year. This includes conservation, information technology, construction, engineering and primary industries which fall under the government-funded Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF). We offer student support services on both Nelson and Marlborough campuses. This includes, wellbeing and learning as well as specific Pasifika and Māori support services. Why leave Te Tauihu to study elsewhere when everything you need to live and learn is right here. In a region brimming with adventures and great weather it makes sense to stay close and study. We offer smaller class sizes, personalised tutor support, and a learner experience you won’t get at a bigger learning institute. Tee up a free half-hour chat with one of our friendly NMIT student advisors to help you understand your options. With programmes starting in February, there’s never been a better time to check out what’s on offer at NMIT. Book your free study chat now; visit nmit.ac.nz/career-chat