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Kia Ora.
Welcome to Kai. The leading source of fine artisan foods made in New Zealand. We have been exploring the regions of New Zealand to discover the finest artisan foods, made by talented and passionate people. And now we bring them to you. We are proud of the fantastic food and beverages made here in Aotearoa. From chilli sauces to chocolates. Feijoas and fruit pastes. Sweet treats to salts. Vanilla to vinegars and verjus. Kombucha to teas. Preserves and peanut butters. Cookies and crackers. And our fabulous olive oils.
And if you can't make up your mind, we regularly curate a range of collections of food to make life a little easier for you! Check them out below.
And a bit further down there's a new video from New Zealand Story to enjoy... featuring people that really know their kai. Just to whet your appetite. Happy shopping.
Ka pai.
Start shoppingWe have curated these collections from our range of over 400 fine artisan foods. The easy way to buy as gifts or for yourself!
The Bach Pantry Filler
A range of foods and ingredients to take to the bach and make exciting meals for family and friends.
Boatys' Bounty
Fill the galley with these treats. They will make your summer cruising and dining al fresco special.
Salad Days Collection
Summer means salads. We have put together tasty vinegars, oils, and dressings to make your salads special.
Summer Barbecue Bundle
Fire up the barbie and enjoy these sauces, salts and rubs.
Hot Stuff : the Chilli lovers' Collection
Perfect for the chilli addicts. This range of spicy foods will bring tears to your eyes.
Cheese partners
Tasty treats to add to your cheeseboard. Yummy crackers, tangy fruit pastes.
Sweet treats
We have selected some very moreish treats from our range. Enjoy on your toast, or after dinner with coffee.
Asian Addicts Allsorts
A tasty range of Asian ingredients that will make your cooking authentic
Breakfast Spreads
Choose from these tasty treats for your toast. Savoury and sweet, but all made with love by our artisans.
A World of Flavours
With these authentic flavours from around the world, made to traditional recipes by immigrants in New Zealand. Taste the difference.
Gourmet 101
For those that aren't big cooks, but want easy ways to add instant flavour and professional magic to their dishes.
A Lady Butcher
This is Hannah Miller. A talented butcher that makes just the best charcuterie. Now on Kai. Check it out.
Wooden Baking Box
Our friend MJ and her cousin make these wonderful wooden baking boxes by hand. They create the perfect Christmas cake, and many others. Simply the best.
Ashia Ismail Singer
Ashia is a passionate cook with an exotic background from Malawi, and influences from India and Persia. We love her practical recipes in her first book.
House of Dumplings
Vicky and her team make the best dumplings, but also two authentic Asian sauces to accompany them or any Asian coking. Try them out.
We love to hear from Kiwis about their food stories.
Or from visitors to our beautiful country - what are your experiences of New Zealand kai?
Write to us discover@kai.co.nz
local food is not just an idealistic middle class fad, as some cynical commentators claim.
But the local food economy is an interesting and paradoxical phenomenon, particularly in New Zealand, which has always focused on export. Producing for local markets requires determination and creativity.