* Choice (adjective). Kiwi slang for something excellent.
TripAdvisor have named their Top 25 Small Hotels in New Zealand in their 2017 Travellers’ Choice awards. The 25 best small hotels in New Zealand 1. Waipoua Lodge Waipoua Forest 2. Mangapapa Hotel Havelock North 3. Gables Lakefront Motel Taupo … Read More
Blue cod is a South Island specialty and you might have to be prepared to put in some travel to scoff some of the best battered samples in Southland. Our top choice for a fish and chip experience in the … Read More
Canterbury bakeries make the best Christmas mince pies, according to the results of a national competition to find who bakes the festive fare the best. The top 10 mince pies (as judged by an expert panel) include four baked in … Read More
One of New Zealand’s top award-winning fish and chip shops is in the South Canterbury town of Waimate. To help identify the best fish and chips in New Zealand, we’ve drawn on many sources including which fryers have taken awards … Read More
If you fancy a cup of New Zealand’s best coffee, one of the best guides is to see which beans are revered by the people who work in the roasting industry. The national coffee awards determine which beans are considered … Read More
Clues to help find Otago’s best fish and chip shops can be found in the national awards used to recognise those using best practice frying methods. To help identify the best fish and chips in New Zealand, we’ve drawn on … Read More
Cantabrians are as one-eyed about their fish and chips as they are about their rugby, if the social media pages are anything to go by. Everyone seems to have their favourite; opinions are often divided. But it’s clear they love … Read More
Competition between takeaway outlets in Blenheim has raised the standard of fish and chips but also led to some closures and ownership changes. Two award-winning fish and chip shops stand out, much to the relief of Blenheim residents and visitors … Read More
When it comes to awards for fish and chips, Nelson punches above its weight. One of Nelson’s leading fish and chip shops featured in the latest industry awards and it’s common for local fryers to look for fresh fish, including … Read More
Wellington has a reputation for some of New Zealand’s best fine dining but the city can do fast food as well as anyone. Its access to freshly caught fish landed at the port gives fryers the chance to cook up … Read More