Last month we listed what we think are the top ten foods that New Zealand is famous for, and then because there were so many on our long list, we added another ten in the ‘honourable mentions’ at the end.
This got us thinking though. The staff here at Woburn are a pretty mixed bunch from a range of backgrounds, so we showed some of our team the list and asked them to rank their favs, either from the article, or their own personal choices.
Meena
- Manuka Honey
- New Zealand Lamb- Love the most.
- Kumara
- Kiwi Burger
- Hokey Pokey ice cream
- Pavlova
- Fish & Chips
- Feijoa
- Salmon
Meena noted that while she put Manuka Honey at #1, she really loves NZ lamb.
Vicki-Lee
- Crayfish
- Whittakers Chocolate
- Green Lipped Mussels
- Hāngī
- Kina
- Mince and Cheese Pie
- Steam Pudding
- Chocolate Log
- Corned Silverside
- Boil up
For those who don’t know, boil up is a traditional kiwi meal with Māori roots. It’s a soup or broth made from a combination of meat and bones (often pork) and green leafy vegetables, often pūhā (a type of edible thistle found in New Zealand).
Tony
- Fish & Chips
- Hāngī
- Whitebait Fritters
- Boil up
- Meat Pie
- Hokey Pokey ice cream
- Paua
- Crayfish
- L&P
- Marmite
Kate
- Meat Pie
- Green Lipped Mussels
- New Zealand Lamb
- Crayfish
- Hokey Pokey ice cream
- Kiwi Burger
- Marmite
- Fish & Chips
- Kumara
- L&P
Kate mentioned that she has never tried Feijoa, Bluff oysters, Hāngī, Whitebait fritters or Paua. We’re going to have to see what we can do to remedy some of those oversights!
It’s interesting that quite a few of the foods that we featured in the Top Ten Famous NZ Foods are considered delicacies, like crayfish, green lipped mussels and New Zealand Lamb (especially for people overseas), so it’s no wonder that they feature high on most of our staff picks.
If you are coming to New Zealand
Regardless of whether it’s to visit for a holiday, to see family, to study, work, or if you are moving here permanently, don’t forget to tick off some of our famous foods.
From special treats like crayfish, to the everyday like a meat pie, and from “NZ does it best” fish and chips to “only in NZ” hāngī and boil up, New Zealand has a huge range of great foods to try.
If you need help getting to New Zealand
Woburn are here to help you. From visa applications to relocation services, and support to help you get settled once you are here, our licensed, fully independent immigration advisors can give you all the advice, information and support you need.
Our advisors are always fully up to date with the latest changes to NZ immigration rules and regulations, and understand local culture and context, often from the perspective of a New Zealander with roots in a different country.
Contact us here at Woburn to find out how we can help you get to New Zealand to sample the famous foods that we love.
