New Zealand food and beverage begins with a deep connection to land and sea. Here, fertile soils, lush pastures and cool, clear waters create the conditions for food that is naturally full of flavour, nutrition and quality.
More than 40 years ago, the Flat White began taking shape in the cafés of New Zealand and Australia. Until relatively recently, you would have been hard pressed to find one outside our corner of the world. Today, it is served everywhere from London to Los Angeles and has become a favourite among coffee lovers worldwide.
Every spring, something extraordinary happens in Wellington, New Zealand. For three weeks, the capital transforms into a gathering place for dreamers, makers, innovators, and curious creatives drawn from around the globe to experience World of WearableArt (WOW), an internationally acclaimed celebration of wearable art unlike anything else on earth.
Te reo Māori is the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand and is one of our official languages.
Every year, New Zealanders take part in a unique conservation campaign that celebrates the country's native birds. In 2026, Bird of the Year returns with a playful election theme, inviting people to vote for their favourite feathered friend.
With the ninth longest coastline in the world, it’s no surprise that there’s an abundance of shellfish in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will be even less of a surprise that they’re an iconic part of New Zealand’s food scene.
