From Work and Income referral to award winning cheesemaker

Aroha is the key to making award winning cheese, says Zev Kaka-Holtz from Whangarei boutique cheese company, Grinning Gecko. His kau piro cheese was recently recognised at an international cheese show.

Champion Soft White Rind Cheese Grinning Gecko Brie Innovative Packaging (Guy de Lambert)

Zev started an entry level job at Grinning Gecko following a referral from Work and Income.