Kia Kanuta at the Lewisham Awards Photo: Zahn Trotter
Kia Kanuta began as a dishwasher at the Avondale RSA. 20 years later, he is Tāmaki Makaurau’s most ‘Outstanding Chef’, recognised at the 2024 Lewisham Awards for his outstanding contribution to Auckland’s culinary scene.
The head chef of Grey Lynn’s Ada Restaurant, Kanuta champions Māori ingredients, innovative hāngī techniques and mentors an empathetic kitchen culture.
