Winners of “Best Hot Cross Buns” for the three years in a row.
Food and Drink
Daily Bread, Belmont, Auckland-Part 1
As Easter rolls along, Daily Bread Belmont swings into action making thousands of hot cross buns.
OMGoodness, Hastings, Hawke’s Bay
No more heavy, spongy gluten-free bread. OmGoodness in Hastings.
The Real Bread Project, Helensville- Hot Cross Buns
Selling out the hot cross buns by 8 am! That's the goal—to make a few hundred of hot cross buns and go home. However, the regular bread takes a...
Moana Oysters, Coromandel, Part 2
It takes 15-18 months to grow an oyster. The oysters are selected for specific traits.
Moana Oyster Farm, Coromandel, Part 1
Moana oyster farms in Coromandel. Where the show goes on in rain, shine or cold.
Coatesville Market, Coatesville
A relatively new market in Coatesville that started in March 2007.
Secret Garden, Pukekohe
The source of utterly fresh, organic produce for New Zealand’s top restaurants
Daily Bread, Pt. Chevalier, Auckland, Part 1
Making sourdough with a 600-year-old starter!
Cassia, Sky City, Auckland
The all-new version of Cassia, now at Sky City
Seeka Fresh, Mt. Wellington, Auckland
An orchard to market service in Mt.Wellington
Fort Greene, Karangahape Road, Auckland
Andrea and Liam make everything from scratch at Fort Greene—and turn it into a delicious sandwich.
Coco’s Cantina, Karangahape Road, Auckland
Pirate Day and staff meeting at Coco’s Cantina
Paris Butter, Ponsonby, Auckland
A chic fine-dining experience on Jervois Road
Florrie McGreal’s, St. Patrick’s Day, Takapuna, Auckland.
A lively Irish Pub in the heart of Takapuna
Diehl’s Bakery, Hillside Road, Glenfied, Auckland
An authentic German Bakery that turns out incredible bread
Mibo, Enfield Street, Auckland
A tiny little bakery and cafe in Mt. Eden.
Moana Fisheries, Wiri, Auckland
Moana Fisheries at Wiri: Processing Oysters
Lee Fish, Leigh, Auckland
At Lee Fish: The day of the tuna and swordfish
Lee Fish, Leigh, Auckland
Long line, sustainable fishery in Leigh
Clevedon Farmers Market, Clevedon
A Sunday market, full of fresh produce and well-organised stalls
Ima Cuisine, Hot Cross Buns, Fort Street, Auckland
An annual, much awaited event at Ima Cuisine: Hot Cross Buns all the way to Easter.
Sweet As Crêpes, Auckland
Sweet As Crêpes is an Auckland based family business specialising in making fresh French crêpes
La Tropezienne Cafe, Browns Bay, Auckland
Un café avec un assortiment de délicieuses pâtisseries françaises
La Tropezienne Cafe, Browns Bay, Auckland
An authentic, and one of the oldest French Bakeries in Auckland
Murray, Piha, Auckland
Murray, a Mexican food truck and restaurant at Piha Beach
Best Ugly Bagels, Wellesley Street, Auckland
Bagels don’t have to be perfect—that’s why Best Ugly Bagels exists
Origine, Commercial Bay, Auckland
Modern French Cuisine in a spectacular setting
Ahi, Commercial Bay, Auckland
Cool sophistication on Level 2, Commercial Bay
Ahi, Commercial Bay, Auckland
Ahi—”Fire” in Commercial Bay
Island Gelato Company, Ponsonby, Auckland
Fresh, seasonal handmade Gelato
Liberty Brewing Co, Helensville, Auckland-Part 2
The land of beers that bulge with aroma and flavour.
Liberty Brewing Co, Helensville, Auckland – Part 1
Crazy, even hazy beers made in Helensville
Sid at the French Cafe, Symonds Road, Auckland
Award winning restaurant with contemporary NZ fare in a chic & tranquil atmosphere.
Feoh Espresso, Waipu, Northland
Feoh Espresso run by a father-son team serving exceptional coffee.
Hallertau Brewery, Riverhead, Auckland
Hallertau brewery, the home of the hopping good times!
Tokki, Milford, Auckland
Seasonal, fresh Korean food restaurant in Milford.
Matakana Village Farmers Market: Part 2
Matakana Village Farmers Market, at the end of Winter 2022
Smokin Cole BBQ, Grey Lynn, Auckland
The Pie Piper, Karangahape Road, Auckland
“Pie and Happiness”: American-style dessert pies on K Road
Cassia Restaurant, Fort Lane, Auckland
Cassia Restaurant: modern Indian cuisine
Coco’s Cantina, Karangahape Road, Auckland
Coco’s Cantina: A neighbourhood restaurant serving homestyle, Mediterranean-inspired food.
Be Specialty Coffee Roasters, Birkenhead, Auckland
Be Specialty Coffee, with changing coffee roasts through the year.
Al Volo Pizzeria | Cucina, Mt. Eden, Auckland
An authentic Italian Eatery Al Volo Bar Pizzeria and Cucina in Mt. Eden.
Ima Cuisine, Fort Street, Auckland
Ima Cuisine: The feeling of coming “home”.
Cotto Restaurant, Karangahape Road, Auckland
Cotto: Handmade Italian Pasta on Karangahape Road.
World Chocolate Day – Part 2
The World Chocolate Day celebrations at Waitoki Hall.
World Chocolate Day – Part 1
World Chocolate Day gets postponed by a week to catch the winter sun.
Bon Appétit Crêperie, Warkworth, Auckland.
A tiny little food truck crêperie run by a Brazilian couple.
Matakana Smokehouse, Matakana, Auckland
A small, family-operated smokehouse just out of Matakana Village.
Hell Hole, York Street, Russell
A cool roaster—and cafe—right in the heart of Russell
Matakana Village Farmers Market
The Matakana Farmers Market-The Focal Point for Matakana since 2004.
The Real Bread Project, Helensville, Auckland
The Real Bread Project, way out in Helensville, with its own mill.
Dusty Apron: New Bakery, Mt. Wellington, Auckland
A move from the Version 1.0 of The Dusty Apron, to the next level.
Holy Shot, Takapuna, Auckland
Holy Shot 2.0. Moving from the tiny place to a proper cafe.
Well Hung Butcher, Milford, Auckland
Well Hung —a gourmet butcher on Kitchener Road, Milford.
Jamie’s Kitchen, Wilderness Lodge, Arthur’s Pass
Jamie’s playground at the Wilderness Lodge, Arthur’s Pass
Dining with the Cars, Art Deco, Napier
A unique collection of radios, petrol pumps and gas-guzzling memorabilia at Neville’s Shed.
Deco Dinner, The Old Church, Meanee
The Deco Dinner at the Old Church in Meanee, about 11 minutes away from central Napier.
Supernova, Milford, Auckland
On the main strip of Milford, Supernova Cafe.
Ozone Coffee, Westmoreland, Auckland
Specialty coffee, a massive space. And food, lots of interesting food.
Maina, Havelock North
Located in the heart of Havelock North, Maina is a family-run cafe & bistro with a focus on simplicity and smiles.
Seaview Meats, Milford, Auckland
Established in 1988, Seaview Meats sits on East Coast Road. It sells mostly organic and gourmet meats.
Wild Wheat, Mangere, Auckland
The scale of the Wild Wheat Bakery is slightly mind-boggling. It supplies bread to cafes & restaurants across Auckland.
Gemmayze Street, K Road, Auckland
Gemmayze Street in historic St. Kevin’s Arcade on Karangahape Road, Auckland. A gastronomic delight.
Pasta & Cuore, Mt. Eden, Auckland
There’s no such thing as Spaghetti Bolognese! That’s the statement that greets you at Pasta & Cuore, located right in the heart of Mt.Eden Village.
Ark Coffee, Takapuna, Auckland
Ark Coffee, a specialty coffee store in Takapuna. Situated down a corridor between the French Bakery and a barber, it’s easy to miss.
Sigdi, Devonport, Auckland
I’d just immigrated to Auckland, New Zealand and this was the first restaurant I visited. We were regulars every Tuesday for 18 years.
Matakana Oysters, Auckland
Tom Walters at Matakana Oysters at The Green Shed. The shed was earlier used by another oyster pair that left for Australia.
Toni’s Pizzeria, Belmont, Auckland.
Toni’s Pizzeria in Belmont, North Shore. You’d be forgiven for thinking you’re lost somewhere in Italy.
Amano, Britomart, Auckland
Amano, situated in Britomart is a combination of a bakery, cafe and full-service restaurant and incredibly busy all day long.
The Dusty Apron, St.John’s, Auckland
The Dusty Apron—such a cool name for a bakery. Located in the St. John’s area of Auckland, And then there is Dusty’s Depot for a coffee and bread.