Kāwhia Kai Festival - Hamilton Waikato. One of the top Māori attractions in New Zealand, this festival is a celebration of the indigenous culture with focus on native Māori food. Locals call Kāwhia "kai food heaven" because of the plentiful supplies of seafood and wild game, and festival-goers feast on wild pork, an array of New Zealand shellfish, and mud snails. Held in early February, the festival is timed to coincide with New Zealand’s national holiday - Waitangi Day - on 6 February.
