Queenstown chef Paul Froggatt says gaining twin stars is a 'dream come true'.
AUCKLAND, NZ / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / The inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026 has recognised 110 restaurants across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, celebrating exceptional quality,…
In a $6.3m deal which hasn't been without controversy, NZ gets Michelin-star destinations.
One restaurant received two Michelin stars less than a year after opening.
“The food is the same from yesterday to today, but now we’ve got something to prove.”
Queenstown’s Essence earned Oceania’s first two Michelin stars.
Fourteen restaurants earned one star, while Essence in Queenstown took two.
AUCKLAND, NZ / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / The inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026 has recognised 110 restaurants across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and…