Food & Wine

Fleur Sullivan has never strayed far from her rural New Zealand upbringing, but serious foodies travel the world to dine at her rustic portside restaurant in a little South Island village.

New Zealand chef Josh Emett is rated amongst the best in the world but the country boy from Hamilton has never forgotten his roots.

Kiwi celebrity chef Peter Gordon - based in New Zealand and the UK - works with a string of critically acclaimed restaurants around the globe, including his own 'dine by Peter Gordon' in Auckland and the famed 'Providores and Tapa Room' in London.

Away from the television cameras, Masterchef judge Simon Gault is an entrepreneurial chef whose name is associated with a string of top New Zealand restaurants.

Talented Kiwi chefs, innovative cuisine, top wines, and a growing list of high-end destinations and food events are helping New Zealand develop a reputation in the world of fine cuisine.

New Zealand is gaining a reputation for producing world class wine.

Information on New Zealand wine regions, major wineries and the wine industry.

Culinary innovation and cultural diversity has helped earn New Zealand's reputation as an exciting fine food destination for discerning foodies.

Over the last couple of decades, New Zealand has undergone a coffee revolution as many Kiwis have become connoisseurs of their favoured black beverage.

Māori kai food festivals are popular in New Zealand for international tourists and Kiwis alike, as they showcase the best of natural local foods / kai Māori.