It is the height of the nut harvesting season in Canterbury, where salt air and nutrient-rich soil is cultivating delicious hazelnuts.
Chef Nic Watt of Masu at SkyCity spoke to Duncan Garner.
Watch the video for the full interview.
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Making the most of delicious New Zealand nuts
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