SPECIALIST NZ CHEESE STORES 2026
Twenty outstanding NZ cheese shopping experiences have been highlighted as New Zealand Specialist Cheese Stores for 2026.
These New Zealand Specialist Cheese Stores are a mix of cheese factory stores and specialty food stores or delis and provide Kiwi cheese lovers with a guide to finding the best NZ Cheese. They offer the epitome of a NZ Cheese retail experience by sharing their knowledge, offering a wide selection of NZ Cheese and delivering a premium shopping experience.
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Barrys Bay Cheese
Barrys Bay Traditional Cheese, 5807 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Duvauchelle
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C’est Cheese, Featherston
C’est Cheese, 19 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston, South Wairarapa
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Charing Cross Cheesery
Charing Cross Cheesery, Riverside Market; 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch
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Eltham Cheese Bar
Eltham Cheese Bar, 36 Bridge Street, Eltham
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Farro Fresh New Zealand
Founded in 2006 by Janene and James Draper, Farro began with a single store and a simple vision: to create a destination that showcased the very best of New Zealand artisan food.
Two decades and seven stores later, Farro has played a significant role in nurturing New Zealand's vibrant food community, providing a crucial stepping stone for countless emerging artisan producers. From farmers market stalls and kitchen benches to supermarket shelves nationwide, Farro takes great pride in the role it takes in turning foodie dreams into successful businesses, connecting Kiwis to extraordinary food and the passionate people who create it.
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Geraldine Cheese Co
Geraldine Cheese Company, 76 Talbot Street, Geraldine
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Gibbston Valley Cheese
Online cheese store
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Gibbston Valley Winery
1820 State Highway 6, Queenstown
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Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay
Hōhepa Farm Shop, 363 SH51, Main Road, Clive
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Karikaas
156 Loburn Whiterock Road, Loburn 7472
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Mahoe Cheese Store
Mahoe Farmhouse Cheese, State Highway 10, Pakaraka 0472, Bay of Islands
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Meyer Cheese
Online cheese store
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Moore Wilson's, Welington
Moore Wilson’s, Cnr Tory Street and College Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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Origin Northland, Waipu
Origin Northland, 1/51 The Centre, Waipu
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Over The Moon Factory Shop
Over The Moon Factory Shop. 33 Tirau Street, Putaruru
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Sabato
Sabato, 57 Normanby Road, Mount Eden, Auckland
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Te Puna Deli
Te Puna Deli, 17B Minden Road, Te Puna
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The Artisan Hub
Shop 1, 376 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, 0639
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The Cheese Barn at Matatoki
4 Wainui Road, Matatoki 3578
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The Cranky Pantry
The Cranky Pantry, 48 Market Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim
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The Junction Shop, Nelson
The Junction Shop, 151 McShane Road, Appleby
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Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli, Oamaru
Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli; 469 Thames Highway, Oamaru
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ViaVio Cheese
ViaVio Cheese, 39 Hastings Street,
Nelson
