This weekend the Western Bay Museum in Katikati is launching a new exhibition paying homage to the Bay of Plenty's food production.
Aptly named "The Food Bowl of Plenty", the exhibition coincides with the third annual 'Flavours of Plenty Festival' which showcases culinary highlights in the Bay of Plenty.
Paula Gaelic has spent the last six months scouring her region to find the stories and history behind lesser known growers and makers, all innovating in their chosen fields. She speaks to Jesse.