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Savouring pork in every style
Pork can be cooked in a multitude of ways, including flash frying, low and slow and sous vide to name just a few. It also pairs beautifully with different flavours, from hot and spicy Asian-inspired dishes, to sticky, honeyed American dishes, and comfort food styles matched with seasonal winter flavours like apples and pears.

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon is every discerning chef’s first choice. Whether served raw or cooked, hot or cold-smoked, this exceptional fish is a true hero on any plate. Its natural richness pairs effortlessly with zesty lemon and salty capers, adds depth to a Thai green curry, and shines in a seared Indian-spiced fillet. From delicate crudo and sushi to hearty pasta dishes and tartars, it is extremely versatile.

Modern Matariki
Look at creating theme nights, or Matariki Feast specials where diners can learn more about this special date and experience its meaning through food. Pair meats like pork and beef, and seafood like salmon, mussels and cockles, with herbs and spices like pikopiko, kawakawa and peppery horopito. Add-ons like fry bread, rewena bread, kūmara, wood ear fungus and mushrooms add texture and flavour.

Modern Matariki
Look at creating theme nights, or Matariki Feast specials where diners can learn more about this special date and experience its meaning through food. Pair meats like pork and beef, and seafood like salmon, mussels and cockles, with herbs and spices like pikopiko, kawakawa and peppery horopito. Add-ons like fry bread, rewena bread, kūmara, wood ear fungus and mushrooms add texture and flavour.

Savouring pork in every style
Pork can be cooked in a multitude of ways, including flash frying, low and slow and sous vide to name just a few. It also pairs beautifully with different flavours, from hot and spicy Asian-inspired dishes, to sticky, honeyed American dishes, and comfort food styles matched with seasonal winter flavours like apples and pears.

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon is every discerning chef’s first choice. Whether served raw or cooked, hot or cold-smoked, this exceptional fish is a true hero on any plate. Its natural richness pairs effortlessly with zesty lemon and salty capers, adds depth to a Thai green curry, and shines in a seared Indian-spiced fillet. From delicate crudo and sushi to hearty pasta dishes and tartars, it is extremely versatile.

Modern Matariki
Look at creating theme nights, or Matariki Feast specials where diners can learn more about this special date and experience its meaning through food. Pair meats like pork and beef, and seafood like salmon, mussels and cockles, with herbs and spices like pikopiko, kawakawa and peppery horopito. Add-ons like fry bread, rewena bread, kūmara, wood ear fungus and mushrooms add texture and flavour.

What's in season this winter?
From June to August, the winter months come with an abundance of rich, colourful and earthy produce that opens up a world of creativity in the kitchen.
Vegetables
Fruit
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Baby Beetroot
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Baby Turnips
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Beetroot
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Black Garlic
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Broccoli
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Broccolini
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Brussel Sprouts
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Buttercup Pumpkin
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Butternut Pumpkin
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Mushrooms (All Types)
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Celeriac
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Kale
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Kumara
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Microgreens
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Truffle
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Witloof
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Chestnuts
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Grapefruit
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Gold Kiwifruit
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Green Kiwifruit
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Lemons
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Limes
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Mandarins
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Oranges
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Bosc Pears
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Brown Pears
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Nashi
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Persimmons
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Apples
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Granny Smith Apples
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Tamarillo

Highlights
Restaurant Feature – Charlotte’s Kitchen of Paihia
It’s impossible to talk about eateries in the beautiful winterless north without mentioning Charlotte’s Kitchen in Paihia. Established in late 2015, the restaurant was dreamed up by the team from the iconic Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell - Read More.
Meet the Grower – Meadow Mushrooms
Originally mocked for being ‘a ridiculous pipe dream’, this family-owned business began with just 11 employees on four hectares of land just south of Christchurch. It grew in both size and popularity over the years, ultimately elevating mushrooms - Read More.
Chef Frank Tejada
Chef Frank of the iconic Kohi Kitchen and Eatery in Mission Bay Auckland shares his journey and culinary insights with us...
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Meet the Brewer – Matt from Parrotdog
From home brewing in a Victoria flat to becoming a true Kiwi success story, we catch up with Matt from Parrotdog to hear about their journey, his experiences along the way, and his tips on how to introduce or upgrade your craft beer - Read More.
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