Ani Leef's modern twist on traditional kai - a booming Northland business 27 Apr, 2021 02:03 AM 2 minutes to read Northland catering company born out of tragedy going from strength to strength. Video / Māori Television Māori Television By Whatitiri Te Wake of Te Ao Maori News Ani Leef has created a name for herself in the catering industry of the Far North - from corporate events to tangihanga in a lifelong dream come true for the mother of two. Leef always knew she could cook but didn't realise she could make a living out of it. Her love of cooking started from a young age, when she was being raised in the rural far north settlement of Te Kao, 23km south of Te Rerenga Wairua.