2026 TCA | NZSA Research Grant

Honoured to be one of four recipients of the 2026 TCA | NZSA Research Grant. The judging panel of Steph Matuku, Philip Garnock Jones and Kerry Sunderland said they were in awe of the standard of applications this year, from both experienced and emerging writers.

A huge mihi to Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa - the support is deeply appreciated. 

HTPDAH is coming to a pit near you 🔥

Disney Moana: the official cookbook

The impact of the Moana film series has been vast and wide. For many young Pasifika, this was one of the first times seeing themselves represented on a global screen. Having the opportunity to step into the world of Moana and contribute to its legacy has been an honour for Katie and I.

So here it is, a collection of recipes that are a blend of traditional dishes, and modern interpretations directly inspired by the films. It takes a village to create a book like this and we are deeply appreciative of the help and guidance we have received along the way. We are so excited to share this adventure with you. 

YETI PRESENTS: Underground Cooking

Monique Fiso cooking

brands & collaborators

YETI

MFWF

Netflix

phaidon

avenues

Veuve Clicquot

Tohunga Tumau

insight editions

L.A Times Food Bowl

National Geographic

global film solutions

Penguin Random House 

Auckland Writers Festival

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival

Hiakai Monique Fiso Kumara