Moore Wilson’s: over a century supporting New Zealand cheese

You cannot truly call yourself a Wellingtonian until you have let yourself get lost amongst the incredible range of Kiwi food and beverage at Wellington icon Moore Wilson's Fresh. Since 1918, Moore Wilson’s have been promoting the best New Zealand made gourmet goods on offer, and their enormous cheese cabinet and glass-walled fromagerie is no exception. 

Moore Wilson’s showcases one of the most mouth-watering cheese displays in the country! Their metres-long cabinet houses the creations of around 24 Kiwi cheesemakers, and their knowledgeable staff will help you navigate the selection to find your next favourite (or multiple favourites!). Whether you’re creating a loaded cheese platter or just want one perfect flavour to complement a special bottle of wine, Moore Wilson’s is guaranteed to have what you’re looking for.

What has made Moore Wilson’s so successful for so long is their dedication to provenance, supporting local and giving their customers the best range of good and experience possible. They frequently host Kiwi cheesemakers for tastings and meet-and-greets in store, which is just as valuable for discerning customers as it is for the staff to remain educated about the products and to understand the people behind the cheese. 

As specialty grocers, the Moore Wilson’s team also have intimate knowledge of which crackers and condiments will make their Kiwi cheeses sing. During their tastings, they make an effort to showcase Kiwi suppliers alongside local cheeses. The result is an impressive homegrown experience incorporating the best New Zealand ingredients and flavours. 

GM Amanda Thompson truly appreciates the platform Moore Wilson’s provides for customers to discover and be inspired by Kiwi artisans; “We love supporting and selling NZ artisan cheeses because of the amazing quality and range available. The passion, knowledge and carefully selected ingredients put in by the cheesemakers shines through in locally produced products which we proudly showcase and sell to the public and chefs in our stores.”

The size of the Kiwi cheese selection at Moore Wilson’s can be daunting, so we recommend you start your cheese journey here by hunting down two of our favourite New Zealand artisans: Cranky Goat and the Drunken Nanny. Moore Wilson’s have actively increased their variety of alternative milk cheeses as New Zealand cheesemakers have been getting wildly innovative in the past few years; Marlborough-based Cranky Goat is an industry leader when it comes to goats cheese, with recipes that bring out the creamier, milder flavours of goats milk so it can be appreciated by a much wider audience. Drunken Nanny (Wairarapa) do all of their milking and manufacturing on the one site, and their fresh chevre style cheese stocked by Moore Wilsons is an absolute must-try!

Moore Wilson’s provide the gateway Wellingtonians need to discover and appreciate the full variety and quality of cheese made by talented artisans from around the country. Stop by soon for a tasting, to marvel at the giant cheese wheels in the fromagerie, and to support the best Kiwi cheesemakers in the business.

 Cnr Tory Street and College Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

Hours: Mon-Fri           7.30am – 7.00pm

            Sat                   7.30am – 6.00pm

            Sun                  8.30am – 6.00pm