UpdatedKim KnightSenior journalist - Premium lifestyle·NZ Herald·7 Jul, 2026 06:31 AM4 mins to read‌Chef Lucas Parkinson was told his Piha restaurant was not in the Michelin inspection zone. Photo / Babiche MartensChef Lucas Parkinson was told his Piha restaurant was not in the Michelin inspection zone. Photo / Babiche MartensMichelin marked its New Zealand arrival with a giant logo in the sand at Piha Beach – but a highly rated restaurant just 500m from that photo op has discovered it wasn’t even eligible for inclusion in the prestigious guide.

“On Friday we received confirmation that Piha was not in