Fresh food and fine wine are essential ingredients in a New Zealand experience. New Zealand's wine and food is amongst the best in the world. Taste is paramount. Talented and innovative chefs combine ingredients freshly harvested from garden, land and sea while Pacific influences, organics and indigenous foods create a unique experience – whether that’s fine dining or casual outdoor meals, cellar door tasting, mingling with the locals at farmers markets, or an authentic Māori hangi experience. Topics Please select a Topic Region All Regions Auckland Bay of Islands & Northland Bay of Plenty Central Otago Chatham Islands Christchurch – Canterbury Clutha Dunedin Eastland Fiordland Hamilton–Waikato Hawke's Bay Lake Taupo Manawatu Marlborough Nelson – Tasman Queenstown Rotorua Ruapehu Southland Stewart Island – Rakiura Taranaki The Coromandel Wairarapa Waitaki Wanaka Wellington West Coast Whanganui Filter By All Beer Cafes & restaurants Cuisine & food culture Maori food Wine & vineyards Loading... New Zealand cuisine: An introduction Food & Wine New Zealand’s variety of climates allows the cultivation and harvest of an abundance of fresh produce. Read more 4 New Zealand wine: An introduction Food & Wine The wine industry in New Zealand has achieved remarkable success. Read more 1 Discover Waitaki, New Zealand's secret wine region 19 August 2019 Food & Wine Waitaki is a wine region quietly making some of New Zealand's best drops. Read more 8 Seven irresistible reasons to visit New Zealand in spring time 09 August 2019 Nature & Eco tourism | Activities & Sport | Food & Wine | About New Zealand Ahead of the summer crowds, New Zealand’s spring months set a unique tone for enticing outdoor experiences. Read more 7 Aotearoa celebrates Matariki with a nationwide feast 24 June 2019 Food & Wine | Māori Culture The winter solstice brings with it the rise of Matariki and a new nationwide celebration of food. Read more 9 Experience Māori culture and hospitality 23 May 2019 Food & Wine | Māori Culture From the hangi to foraging there are many ways to experience the culinary traditions of New Zealand’s Māori people. Read more 8 It’s time to get real about dining out 10 May 2019 Food & Wine Damaris Coulter is leading a food revolution in New Zealand, helping consumers make a more informed choice with The Realness. Read more 10 Monique Fiso’s restaurant Hiakai pioneers a new Māori cuisine 07 March 2019 Food & Wine Wellington's newest restaurant is pushing the boundaries and putting a new spin on traditional ingredients. Read more 7