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Monique Fiso: the chef pioneering Michelin-style Māori kai

Monique Fiso is elevating Māori cuisine to the 'next level'.

After the wild success of Hiakai – her series of pop-up tent restaurants – Monique's her first permanent restaurant opens in Wellington this year.

She talks to Kim Hill on Saturday Morning.

Monique Fiso (Supplied)

(Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

(Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

(Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

(Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

(Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

Hāngi of belly, swede and cress (Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

(Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

(Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

Oysters with karamu mignonette and pickled karamu berries (Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

Chocolate, harakeke, manuka spice (Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

Kokihi sorbet with rhubarb (Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

(Photo courtesy of Hiakai)

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