{"title":"Jessica Hutchings","description":"\u003cp\u003eJessica Hutchings offers a unique exploration of the relationship between people and the land, weaving traditional knowledge with contemporary practices. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003ePātaka Kai\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into sustainable living, cultural heritage, and the nurturing of food systems within home and garden environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful insights into natural stewardship and the deep connections between community, ecology, and everyday life. Hutchings’ books inspire a respectful and mindful approach to cultivating both gardens and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pataka-kai-by-jo-smith-9781991016850","title":"Pātaka Kai","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe face a biodiversity crisis and a climate meltdown. Our food systems are broken, our soils are depleted and our seeds are owned by global corporations. Meanwhile, colonial capitalism dictates the mainstream response to these crises, drowning out Indigenous perspectives and solutions. Yet Indigenous practices and understandings of \u003cem\u003ekai\u003c\/em\u003e (food) offer important pathways to ensuring ecological, cultural, and socio-economic sustainability, as well as a greater connection to \u003cem\u003ekai\u003c\/em\u003e in our everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePātaka Kai\u003c\/em\u003e salutes Indigenous food heroes from across Aotearoa and neighbouring islands in Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa who take a holistic approach that considers the interconnectedness of people, land, and food. Their inspiring stories show how change begins locally and on a small scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by verified hua parakore farmers, activists, Indigenous researchers, and Indigenous food sovereignty leaders Jessica Hutchings and Jo Smith, \u003cem\u003ePātaka Kai\u003c\/em\u003e encourages a return to Indigenous values and practices to achieve \u003cem\u003ekai\u003c\/em\u003e sovereignty and well-being for Mother Earth and her people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48129648263404,"sku":"9781991016850","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991016850-p-taka-kai.jpg?v=1786071239"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jessica-hutchings.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}