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✨ Featured on DineFind ✨Looking for your next dining destination?Whether you're planning a road trip, exploring your loc...
15/07/2026

✨ Featured on DineFind ✨

Looking for your next dining destination?
Whether you're planning a road trip, exploring your local area, or searching for somewhere new to dine, these venues are well worth a visit.

This week's featured DineFind listings are:

O'Malley's Bar & Kitchen – Wellington
The Trading Post – Paengaroa
Refuel Cafe – Whangārei
Cafe Ahuriri – Napier
Ginger Ninja Coffee House – Foxton Beach
Global Thai – Whakatāne

Browse these featured listings and discover hundreds more hospitality gems across New Zealand on DineFind.
www.dinefind.co.nz

🏄 WSL Championship Tour is on right now at Manu Bay, Raglan — and the Waikato region is buzzing!Whether you're heading t...
22/05/2026

🏄 WSL Championship Tour is on right now at Manu Bay, Raglan — and the Waikato region is buzzing!

Whether you're heading to watch the WSL Championship Tour, making a weekend trip, or just looking for an excuse to explore one of New Zealand's most beloved towns, we've put together a dining guide for eating well while the surf comp is on.

Our top picks, all listed on DineFind:

🍳 The Shack, Raglan — Award-winning café and restaurant on Bow Street. Open 7 days from 8am, plus Friday and Saturday evenings.
☕ Grey Street Kitchen, Hamilton — A brilliant neighbourhood café in Hamilton East serving Modern NZ food, open 7 days from 7am.
🍺 Good George Dining Hall, Hamilton — Craft beers, hearty food and a one-of-a-kind setting in a converted church in Frankton.
🍝 Alpha Street Kitchen & Bar, Cambridge — Creative seasonal food with warm hospitality and great value.

The event runs until 25 May. Head to the link below for the full guide, and discover more Waikato dining at DineFind.co.nz 🤙

🌸 6 Stunning Places to Celebrate Mother's Day Across AotearoaMother's Day is Sunday 10 May — and whether you're treating...
04/05/2026

🌸 6 Stunning Places to Celebrate Mother's Day Across Aotearoa

Mother's Day is Sunday 10 May — and whether you're treating a mum, a grandmother, a mother figure, or the person who's been that steady, loving presence in your life, a beautiful meal is one of the loveliest ways to show you care.

We've hand-picked 6 wonderful restaurants from across Aotearoa, all featured on Dinefind.co.nz:

🍳 Odettes Eatery — Auckland CBD | Relaxed, stylish all-day brunch 🏛️ Nero Restaurant — Palmerston North, Manawatū | Fine dining in a stunning 1918 heritage garden 🦪 Highwater Eatery — Wellington | Sustainable, award-winning, charcoal-grilled perfection 🍷 Floriditas — Wellington | All-day Mediterranean with 40 wines by the glass 🌿 Riverstone Kitchen — North Otago | Garden-to-table magic in a stunning rural setting 🌺 The Heke — Waiheke Island | Wood-fired feasting with a Hauraki Gulf ferry adventure

We also want to acknowledge that for some, this day can be a complicated one —and we hope you can spend it in a way that feels right for you 💛

👉 Read the full blog and find your perfect table: [link]

Book early — Mother's Day tables go fast!

🍽️ From Hamilton's CBD to the surf breaks of Raglan and the garden town of Cambridge — the Waikato's dining scene is hav...
20/04/2026

🍽️ From Hamilton's CBD to the surf breaks of Raglan and the garden town of Cambridge — the Waikato's dining scene is having a moment, and we've got the proof.

Our latest DineFind blog rounds up six standout restaurants across the region that are absolutely worth making time for.

Whether you're after twenty years of authentic Thai flavour in Hamilton East, a reimagined heritage hotel bistro in the heart of the city, a heartfelt café named after two grandmothers, Hamilton's finest fine dining in a landmark 1887 building, a beloved surf-town café in Raglan serving the freshest local produce seven days a week, or a warm Cambridge bistro with a Sunday Roast that's earned a devoted following — this list has something for every occasion and every corner of the Waikato.

All six are listed on DineFind.co.nz — the Restaurant Association of New Zealand's official dining guide — and all accept RA Gift Vouchers, making them a great gifting option too.

👉 Read the full blog and find your next booking at dinefind.co.nz

Which one will you visit first? Drop a comment below 👇

Something's shifting in the New Zealand dining scene — and it's exciting. 🍽️The Michelin Guide is coming to Aotearoa for...
10/04/2026

Something's shifting in the New Zealand dining scene — and it's exciting. 🍽️

The Michelin Guide is coming to Aotearoa for the first time in 125 years. Locally sourced, sustainably minded menus are becoming the norm. Asian cuisine is booming. And more of us than ever are seeking out dining experiences, not just meals.

We've put together a round-up of the 5 dining trends every Kiwi food lover should know about in 2026 — plus where to find restaurants that are already ahead of the curve.

👉 Read the blog: https://www.dinefind.co.nz/curated/5-dining-trends-shaping-how-kiwis-eat-out-in-2026

Whether you're planning a special night out or just on the hunt for something new, DineFind has you covered.

🌍 No passport required — just a reservation.Did you know you can travel the world without leaving Aotearoa? New Zealand'...
02/04/2026

🌍 No passport required — just a reservation.

Did you know you can travel the world without leaving Aotearoa? New Zealand's dining scene is bursting with incredible international flavours, and we've rounded up six DineFind restaurants that prove it.

Here's where we're headed this week:

Suk Jai Thai Restaurant (Whangārei, Northland) — Northland's only Thai Select Premium Award winner, recognised twice by the Prime Minister of Thailand.

Tanoshi (Queenstown) — Award-winning Japanese izakaya down a laneway in Queenstown, channelling the backstreet energy of Osaka.

La Farina Pizza and Pasta Bar (Nelson) — Beachside wood-fired Italian using 100% NZ-grown flour and local Nelson wines on tap.

Mexicano's (Christchurch) — Vibrant, bold Mexican flavours on Victoria Street. The most fun dinner in Ōtautahi.

Oikos Hellenic Cuisine (Wellington) — Rustic Greek sharing plates in Miramar. Slow-cooked lamb, sesame feta, and warm pita — Wellington's best-kept secret.

Piku (Havelock North, Hawke's Bay) — Two-time RA People's Choice Award winner, with their own Yuzu Gin and a sashimi platter worth travelling for.

Read the full blog on DineFind.co.nz — link below 👇

🎁 Many of these restaurants accept Restaurant Association Gift Vouchers — the perfect treat for a foodie friend!

🍀 Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh — Happy St Patrick's Day!St Patrick's Day falls on a Tuesday this year, and we reckon th...
16/03/2026

🍀 Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh — Happy St Patrick's Day!

St Patrick's Day falls on a Tuesday this year, and we reckon that's the perfect excuse to make a night of it! Whether you're after live music and a cold Guinness at an iconic Irish pub, craft ales brewed by a Dublin-born brewer, or a memorable dinner out with your crew — we've found 6 fantastic DineFind venues across New Zealand to help you celebrate in style.

🏙️ Auckland – Danny Doolans & Galbraith's Alehouse 🌊 Taupo – Maverick's Gastro Pub 🍺 Napier – The Station Bar & Bistro 🏛️ Wellington – Liberty 🏔️ Queenstown – The World Bar

Many accept Restaurant Association Gift Vouchers too — the perfect treat for someone who deserves a night out! 🎁

Read the full blog at the link below and find your perfect spot on DineFind.co.nz 👇

https://www.dinefind.co.nz/curated/the-luck-of-the-kiwi

🍂 Autumn is here — and we know exactly where to eat.The days are getting shorter, the air is getting crisper, and that c...
06/03/2026

🍂 Autumn is here — and we know exactly where to eat.

The days are getting shorter, the air is getting crisper, and that can only mean one thing: it's time to gather your favourite people and head out for a long, delicious meal.

We've curated six exceptional DineFind restaurants across New Zealand that are made for the season:

🥩 New York Grill (Newmarket, Auckland) — Rooftop steakhouse with premium cuts, fresh seafood and a vibrant atmosphere. Autumn dining at its most indulgent. 🥢 Table of Munchies (Merivale, Christchurch) — Boutique Asian sharing plates in a warm neighbourhood setting. Perfect for groups. 🌱 The Garden Shed (Mt Eden, Auckland) — Seasonal, housemade bistro fare with a genuine farm-to-table philosophy. 🌊 Harbour Keys Café & Bar (One Tree Point, Whangārei) — Waterfront dining, gourmet pizza, and live music in the heart of Northland. ☕ Chuffed (Auckland CBD) — An award-winning café with a rotating seasonal menu and housemade everything. 🐟 Big Fish Eatery (Stonefields, Auckland) — Modern Asian sharing plates designed for communal dining.

Read the full blog on DineFind.co.nz and start planning your next autumn outing 🔗

🎁 Restaurant Association Gift Vouchers are accepted at many of these restaurants — the perfect gift for the food lover in your life!

27/02/2026

Dinefind.co.nz is your go-to guide for discovering the best restaurants across New Zealand. From fine dining to family-friendly favourites, find the perfect spot for any occasion — all in one place.

🔗 Head to Dinefind.co.nz and discover where to eat next!

Tag a friend you'd love to take out for dinner! 👇

🧧 Celebrate Chinese and Lunar New Year 2026: 6 Restaurants to Welcome the Year of the HorseGong Xi Fa Cai! The Year of t...
18/02/2026

🧧 Celebrate Chinese and Lunar New Year 2026: 6 Restaurants to Welcome the Year of the Horse

Gong Xi Fa Cai! The Year of the Horse has arrived – and there's still plenty of time to celebrate with a festive feast. Lunar New Year festivities continue through to the Lantern Festival on 3 March!

Whether you're gathering with whānau for traditional yum cha, seeking a romantic dinner with Asian fusion flair, or wanting to experience an authentic lion dance – we've got you covered with six exceptional DineFind restaurants perfect for the occasion.

Featured restaurants: 🐴 Hello Beasty, Auckland – Award-winning modern Asian (2 Hats) 🐴 Dragons, Wellington – Special CNY menu + lion dance performance (21 Feb) 🐴 Midnight Shanghai, Christchurch – Yum cha bar with karaoke rooms 🐴 King of Snake, Christchurch – Sophisticated Euro-Asian dining 🐴 Little Penang, Wellington – Traditional Peranakan flavours 🐴 Mulan Malaysian, Auckland – Authentic Penang home-style cooking

📖 Read the full blog for details on each restaurant, must-try dishes and booking info.

🎁 Most featured restaurants accept Restaurant Association gift vouchers – the perfect gift for someone celebrating Lunar New Year!

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