Food & Wine

Half a world away from each other, New Zealand and France have more than rugby in common.

For almost a century, no real New Zealand feast or happy family celebration would be without the crowning treat – a classic Kiwi pavlova topped with cream, kiwifruit or summer berries.

From a once staple menu of sausage rolls, meat pies, fish and chips, pavlova, and Anzac biscuits, great Kiwi eats have evolved with the world.

Savouring a glass of velvety Central Otago pinot noir or a crisp Marlborough sauvignon blanc is essential to the complete New Zealand food and wine experience.

Few cooks can perfect the garden to table cycle as effectively as Annabel Langbein – the New Zealand celebrity chef whose fresh, simple approach to food and life has created an international following.

New Zealand's Pacific Rim cuisine draws inspiration from Europe, Asia and Polynesia.

Eating out has fresh appeal in New Zealand with diverse destinations offering diners the chance to laze, graze and star gaze in exotic outdoor settings.

Matariki – the Māori New Year – is a festive season for the tangata whenua or first people of New Zealand.

Sitting down to a meal of tender spring lamb, juicy beef steak, farm fresh eggs, and fruit and vegetables straight out of the garden is all part of the New Zealand ‘paddock to plate’ experience.

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