There’s a brand new kumara in town – and it’s skin and flesh is purple. This very different variety bred by Plant & Food New Zealand is ‘Purple Dawn’ and I’m impressed with it.

The planting ceremony of about 80 kumara, with different varieties, took place at Ohinemutu. Kai Rotorua, formerly known as the Rotorua Local Food Network, are teaming up with Ka Pai Kai ...