A group of Rotorua students have proven their culinary finesse, making it to the semifinals in a national student cooking competition.
John Paul College students Fisher Wang, 15, Josh France-Meeuws, 15, Madeline Snell, 15, and Ella Campbell, 15, were one of the teams to be shortlisted for the Maggi Pop Up Kitchen Showdown.
Designed to inspire young Kiwis in the kitchen, contestants are challenged to create a healthy and nutritious meal for the whole family for less than $20 in under 30 minutes.
The Rotorua team created a beef stirfry dish inspired by a recipe they saw on a cooking show.
"We wanted to make something cost efficient and family-friendly that was quick and easy to cook, while still being delicious," Madeline said.