"This groundbreaking announcement represents more than just another market expansion: it's a recognition of New Zealand's unique culinary identity and a catalyst that will reshape the country's hospitality landscape. With MICHELIN Guide Inspectors already dining anonymously across four vibrant cities, the inaugural selection set for mid-2026 promises to put New Zealand firmly on the global culinary map."
"The arrival of the MICHELIN Guide in New Zealand represents the guide's first-ever venture into Oceania, covering four distinctive culinary destinations: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. This strategic expansion acknowledges what industry insiders have long recognized: New Zealand's food and beverage scene has evolved into a world-class destination worthy of Michelin's rigorous standards."
""We are thrilled to bring the MICHELIN Guide to Aotearoa New Zealand for the very first time," says Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. "The country offers a rich and diverse culinary landscape, shaped by its indigenous Māori heritage, Pacific influences, and a new generation of chefs who champion local produce with creativity and passion.""
The MICHELIN Guide is launching in Aotearoa New Zealand, marking its first-ever expansion into Oceania. Inspectors are dining anonymously across four cities: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. The inaugural MICHELIN selection is scheduled for mid-2026. The expansion recognizes New Zealand's distinct culinary identity shaped by indigenous Māori heritage, Pacific influences, and a new generation of chefs prioritizing local produce and creativity. The arrival of the Guide is expected to elevate culinary tourism, reshape the hospitality sector, and position New Zealand as a global gastronomic destination as international travel rebounds.
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