Overview
- Michelin confirmed it signed a deal with Tourism New Zealand to publish the inaugural Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand in mid-2026.
- Inspectors are already dining anonymously across the country as the selection process gets underway.
- The first edition will focus on Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
- The expansion marks Michelin’s first move into Oceania and the announcement covers New Zealand only, not Australia.
- Michelin says it will apply its global criteria with cultural sensitivity that reflects local hospitality values such as manaakitanga.