PremiumShayne CurrieNZME Editor-at-Large·NZ Herald·5 Sep, 2026 08:50 AM7 mins to readMichael and Annette Dearth and an artist's impression of Zamboni, their new restaurant on Auckland's North Shore. Photo montage / Ollie RusdenTwo of New Zealand’s highest-profile and influential restaurateurs are opening a new eatery on Auckland’s North Shore — defying a turbulent period for the country’s hospitality industry.A little over a year ago, Annette Dearth had a clear message for her husband Michael: Can you please stop answering the phone?
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