Puanga Six-Course Degustation Dinner

Haere mai and welcome to a special dinner to celebrate Puanga – the Māori New Year.
Puanga is a time to gather cherished ones to reflect on the present, celebrate the past, and plan for the future. This Puanga, Haukai Bistro & Bar will present an immersive gastronomic evening, hosted by Taranaki Iwi CEO, Wharehoka Wano.

Echoing the ethos of love for the land and respect for the sea, Haukai Bistro & Bar Executive Chef Richard Ponder, has crafted a menu designed around the stars from the Puanga cluster. This divine degustation will be exquisitely matched with local wines, for an option of a wine & food paired dinner for those who want the full experience.

This extraordinary six-course degustation will create an unforgettable and magical evening of celebration and culinary indulgence.

Six Course Degustation Only | $129 per person

Six-course degustation with matching wines | $179 per person

Dine & Stay Package Options

Option One | Two tickets to the six-course degustation, a night’s stay in a Studio room for the night of the 26th June, with two full buffet breakfast the following morning | $399

Option Two | Two tickets to the six-course degustation, both with wine matching, a night’s stay in a Studio room for the night of the 26th June, with two full buffet breakfast the following morning | $499



Menu: (Please note due to the nature of this event, we cannot cater for any dietary requirements)

Smoked eel on toast | quail lolly pop | kina croquette

Choarcoal kawa kawa cured kingfish | horseradish | finger lime.

Boil up broth | crispy dough boys | bacon & duck terrine

Aged beef scotch | harakeke & barley | celeriac | smoked pistachios

Hāngī lamb two ways | kumara puree | watercress | pork skin | mint

Mānuka caramel ganache| manuka moose | horopito jelly | orange sorbet

Puanga

Tahia tahia te tau ki te pō

Ko Puanga te kaipūranga i ngā mate

Ko Puanga te whetū taki o te tau

Tīhei mauriora

Puanga acknowledges those who have passed during the year, we farewell them.

Puanga signals the arrival of winter and the new year.

Puanga is the time to spend with whānau around the fire giving thanks for the recent harvest,

sharing stories, waiata, genealogies and making plans for the warmer months.

Terms & Conditions

Bookings are essential. R18 only. No refunds after 19th June.