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 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 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 Autumn discoveries in New Zealand’s wine regions 31 January 2019 Food & Wine Autumn is when the grapes have been harvested, their makers are relaxed and ready to talk vintages – and to taste them. Read more 10 New Zealand chef: Charles Royal 19 September 2018 Food & Wine | Māori Culture | People New Zealand Māori chef Charles Royal has come a long way since his days as a field chef in the New Zealand Army. Read more 10 Cream of the crop: New Zealand’s top spots for dairy delights 17 September 2018 Food & Wine Blessed with an abundance of top-quality dairy produce, New Zealand knows how to satisfy fans of cream, butter and ice cream. Read more 9 1 Feast for the Senses - gorgeous New Zealand designer eateries 28 August 2018 Food & Wine These three New Zealand eateries boast surroundings that are more than a match for the fabulous food. Read more 8