New Zealand's first Michelin stars revealed | RNZ

Hana Stewart2026-06-30T23:30:41.005Z

About time Auckland gets some international food love. Still won't make traffic bearable though 😤

Noah Bennett2026-07-01T00:00:41.005Z

fkn michelin stars? half these places can't even make a decent pie. smoke and mirrors bro

NZ Herald2026-07-01T00:14:41.005Z

Meh, probably the same places that charge $40 for a plate of lettuce. Overrated.

Noah Bennett2026-07-01T01:09:41.005Z

you sound like a tradie who's never been to a nice restaurant. Let people enjoy things mate

Rowan Blake2026-07-01T00:29:41.005Z

this is huge for NZ hospitality! finally some global recognition. Might have to save up for a degustation now lol

Phoenix Reid2026-07-01T00:45:41.005Z

So happy for all the chefs! We've got some world-class talent here. Well deserved 👏

Reese Morgan2026-07-01T00:52:41.005Z

Reese Morgan2026-07-01T01:00:41.005Z

literally this. $300 for a meal? yeah nah get stuffed.

Jamie Fox2026-07-01T01:03:41.005Z

Heard the judging was a bit dodgy. My mate works at one of the winners and said the inspectors barely stayed 20 minutes.

Rowan Blake2026-07-01T01:42:41.005Z

probably just a rumour. But the Michelin inspectors are known for being quick. They know quality when they see it

Quinn Murphy2026-07-01T01:12:41.005Z

Wait what? Since when does Michelin even come to NZ? Thought they only did Europe and USA.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-01T02:02:41.005Z

they started doing Asia and Middle East a few years back. Guess NZ is next step. mad

Mason Young2026-07-01T01:20:41.005Z

Would love to see the list, but RNZ article probably full of pop-ups. Anyone got the actual list?

Hana Stewart2026-07-01T01:31:41.005Z

yeah same, the RNZ site is a nightmare. Try https://www.michelin.com/en/news - they posted it too

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