Kai Ora - Series Three

Of course, the muttonbird — amazing story of flight and survival — and we’re very lucky that over the years our Māori people have protected their rights to harvest tītī.

– Guest Dale Husband, in episode one

I’ve gone on and on and on about the kamokamo, and I know if you’re a Māori, you love this food!

– Presenter Anne Thorp waxing lyrical about kamokamo, in episode three

You know the golden rule – never overcook seafood, under any circumstances.

– Presenter Anne Thorp gives advice while cooking tiger prawns, in episode four

Mum’s people at Tūhoe have certain rules around certain types of foods — in particular the kererū. And that food is something that only women can eat.

– Guest Wena Harawira, in episode four

Well, it’s fair to say if there’s any snapper out there watching this show, they are scared man! They’re, like, ringing up their cousins going, ‘Yo, watch out for that Annie Thorp man!’

– Guest Miriama Smith, in episode five

Simplicity and divine flavour is what my cooking's all about. I’m almost getting embarrassed because it’s so simple — it’s only taken me a few seconds to get this dish together.

– Presenter Anne Thorp makes a salad, in episode six

I’ve always said that food is love, Annie, but when you cook it’s like there’s an extra helping of love. 

– Guest Debbie Harwood praises presenter and friend Anne Thorp, in episode ten

Pūhā is a Māori superfood. It’s like the broccoli is to the Pākehā, it is fantastic.

– Presenter Anne Thorp, in episode eleven

This space, your company, your beautiful food…have guitar, feel like singing! Look what you’ve provided me with — it’s just awesome, it’s just such a beautiful, wonderful feeling.

– Guest Tina Cross talking to presenter Anne Thorp, in episode twelve