Robert Mark Oliver is a New Zealand chef, author and TV presenter specialising in the cuisines of the South Pacific.

TV shows

Books

* ''Me'a Kai: the Food and Flavors of the South Pacific'',

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; * ''Mea'ai Samoa: Recipe and Stories from the Heart of Polynesia'', Random House;

Honours and awards

In the

2022 New Year Honours The 2022 New Year Honours are appointments by some of the 15 Commonwealth realms to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by citizens of those countries. The New Year Honours are awarded as part of the New Year celebratio ...

, Oliver was appointed a

Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit The New Zealand Order of Merit () is an order of merit in the New Zealand royal honours system. It was established by royal warrant on 30 May 1996 by Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand, "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have ...

, for services to the food industry and Pacific communities.

References

External links

* * http://www.smh.com.au/good-weekend/robert-olivers-moveable-feasts-20150910-gjjpiu.html * http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/new-zealand-chef-wins-cookbook-of-the-year-in-surprise-upset-2235249.html * Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-oliver {{DEFAULTSORT:Oliver, Robert Living people New Zealand male chefs Year of birth missing (living people) Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit New Zealand cookbook writers