The Michelin Guide is expanding to Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time. Gwendal Poullennec shares why the timing is right and what diners can expect in 2026.

New Zealand's breathtaking scenery is recognized for providing the cinematic backdrop of many blockbuster films. With a mix of serene beaches, rugged mountains and a vibrant culture, it is no wonder ...

Tourism New Zealand is spending $6.3 million to bring the Michelin Guide to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.

New Zealand is welcoming the Michelin Guide for the first time, showcasing our country’s incredible food and wine to an ...

Those that brave the trek across an oft-choppy southerly passage are rewarded with a heaping portion of untouched natural grandeur, even by New Zealand’s outsized standards. Only the most passionate ...

Tourism New Zealand's spending 6.3-million-dollars to bring the world's most famous restaurant rating system to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. Inspectors have been dining here ...

Tourism New Zealand is spending $6.3 million to bring the Michelin Guide – the world’s most famous restaurant ranking system – to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Quee ...

The Michelin Guide will make its debut in Aotearoa New Zealand in mid-2026, representing the global dining authority’s first ...

The Michelin debate just made it impossible to ignore. This is an edited version of a column that originally appeared on the ...