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Cafés, restaurants, bakeries, producers and farmers markets.
McCain's plan to close its Hastings vegetable processing plant by January 2027 has reopened debate over local food-processing capacity.
By Newsroom NZ Food & Drink · Tue, 9 June 2026
Fifty years after the first New Zealand McDonald's opened in Porirua, the chain's anniversary says as much about changing food habits as about one global brand.
Mon, 8 June 2026
A popular Auckland bakery's temporary closure after receiving an E food safety grade has put council grading systems and customer trust back under the spotlight.
Sun, 24 May 2026
Organisers of the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival have warned this year's event may be the last, with costs, supply pressures and the challenge of running regional events all weighing on its future.
Mon, 18 May 2026
A Rotorua cafe is aiming to become New Zealand's first fully immersive te reo Māori cafe, blending hospitality, language revitalisation and everyday cultural confidence.
Wed, 13 May 2026
The Women in Food & Drink Aotearoa New Zealand Awards have highlighted the chefs, producers, educators and entrepreneurs shaping the country's food culture.
Mon, 9 March 2026
Farmers' markets and small-batch makers remain central to how the region eats.
Fri, 23 January 2026
Courtyards, riverside tables and garden settings are part of the city's summer appeal.
Tue, 13 January 2026
Across Addington, Sydenham, Riccarton and the central city, cafés are doing what they do best.
Thu, 8 January 2026
