Where Land And Kai Meet: The South Island City Telling Kiwi Food Stories
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Published: December 21, 2025 at 07:49 PM
by Vicki Young
In Te Waipounamu's (South Island) largest city, a quiet transformation is unfolding. Ōtautahi Christchurch's dining scene is redefining New Zealand gastronomy—rooted in resilience post-earthquake, regional produce, and a new generation of chefs who are rewriting the rules.