Get ready for an outrageously fun night of wine tasting and Drag Queen Bingo this October! The Northland Negociant, Keith Barker, kicks off festivities with a ‘wine tasting for dummies’ featuring delicious local white varietals. Our fabulous hostess, Tess Tickle, conducts the hilarious bingo sessions, with prizes and a dazzling drag show. Local food and beverage specials available on the night.
Everyone lunching at one looong table to enjoy an 8 course seafood lunch – all new, off-menu seafood dishes. We will also be partnering up with the wonderful people at Omata Estate in Russell to wine match each dish. On arrival each diner will receive a special, unique JFC inspired Cocktail to start the afternoon off with a bang!! With a Mocktail version for those who don’t!
This unforgettable beer, wine, and food celebration on the Tutukaka Coast is part of the Savour Northland series, brought to life by Frankie J Creative, Beer and Loathing, and Belltech. Featuring McLeod’s Brewery, PhatHouse, Heaven’s Brewery, QBrew, Astroboy, and more; it’s a fresh, local flavour experience like no other.
Indulge in a high tea experience with a Judge twist. Join us for an afternoon of bottomless prosecco, mimosas, and an elegant spread of sweet and savoury delights. Served with live acoustic tunes and a touch of Northland charm, this is the perfect way to treat yourself or gather the crew for a laid-back celebration. Get ready to sip, snack and savour!
Guard your lederhosen! Don your dirndl! Roost are hosting a festive Barvarian-style celebration of Beer and authentic food. Selection of locally brewed beers including Q Brew, Maungatapere and Heavens Brewery, Hikurangi. Raise your glass and swing your partner to the lively big music band.
Set sail at golden-hour aboard one of Silver Wave Yacht Charters’ luxury sailing catamarans for an unforgettable wine and canapé pairing with 144 Islands. Enjoy a two-hour 30-minute sundowner cruise through the Bay of Islands alongside the winemaker, with seasonal bites crafted live onboard. Sip, savour, and soak in the beauty of Northland from the water.
A soulful five-plate shared menu celebrating Northland’s flavours, paired with Brookelane Vineyard wines and live local music. Join us at Brewed As in Mangawhai for an evening of vibrant kai, curated drops, and regional sounds. Showcasing the best of Northland in every bite, sip, and note.
Get ready for an outrageously fun night of wine tasting and Drag Queen Bingo this October! The Northland Negociant, Keith Barker, kicks off festivities with a ‘wine tasting for dummies’ featuring delicious local white varietals. Our fabulous hostess, Tess Tickle, conducts the hilarious bingo sessions, with prizes and a dazzling drag show. Local food and beverage specials available on the night.
Discover the wild flavours of Northland with chef and author Anna Valentine at The Veggie Tree. Forage edible weeds and seaweeds, learn their health benefits, and create nourishing dishes like Super Salt, Kelp Chips and Foragers Broth. A hands-on workshop blending nature, knowledge and kai.
On Sunday 5 October Māha Restaurant is hosting an exclusive 12-seat dinner that features produce from Northland’s forest, land and sea. Experience the modern kaiseki dining style where an innovative blend of culinary traditions results in creative dishes matched with carefully curated drinks.
Join us every Friday in October at The Duke of Marlborough for Trip to Sip. A relaxed wine tasting series featuring exceptional pours from Northland vineyards including The Landing, 144 Islands, Omata Estate, Boulder Bay and Dancing Petrel. Discover local flavours with stunning waterfront views.
Experience our vintner guided walking tour of the Dancing Petrel Vineyard with award winning wine + food platter pairings and breathtaking views of Paewhenua Island, Mangonui Harbour and the Doubtless Bay area.
Northland flavour at its finest. We are teaming up with Big D BBQ for a one-day feast of slow-smoked brisket, juicy BBQ chicken, and all the fixings. Pair it with ice-cold beers, bourbon, and live tunes. Smoky, soulful, and unforgettable.
Experience the magic of the Bay of Islands on land and water. Join us on a cruise to Otehei Bay for a true Island experience including a Pacific Fusion Banquet and Local Wine Tasting with 144 Islands Wines.
Join us for a night of world-class wines, fun storytelling and lots of laughter! Hosted by The Negociant, Keith Barker, whose down-to-earth approach about wine breaks down barriers. He is passionate about wine, with a deep knowledge gained over 36 years in the industry. Ticket includes 6 incredible Northland wines to taste and entertainment. Licensed bar and delicious menu available.
Salt & Seed Private Dining presents an unforgettable culinary experience with canapés and shared plates showcasing Northland's finest produce. Listen to accomplished soprano and Kerikeri local Joanna Foote performing a selection of arias throughout the evening.
Join Paroa Bay and Haku on the deck of Tarāpunga Villa this October 12 for A Celebration of Kingfish — an intimate five-course nose-to-tail lunch, paired with wines from Paroa Bay Winery. Begin with Champagne on arrival and soak in panoramic views of the Bay of Islands. Includes complimentary transfers from Russell— a Savour Northland event.
Awa ki te moana – River to the ocean. Join us for a beautiful sundowner excursion on the Bay of Island's Vintage Railway, share a canape service of local delicacies, music and wine along the beautiful Taumarere River.
A 7-course dinner with McLeod’s Brewery beers matched to each dish. Laid-back, flavour-packed, and full of good Northland produce, this is one of our favourite events of the year. Great beer, tasty food, and good company — what more could you want?
Join Jono, Ben and Megan from The Hits for Alpha Quiz LIVE at The Judge House of Ale this October! A food filled trivia quiz with an incredible $1,000 worth of prizes to be won! Registrations are essential and are filling fast! Head to thehits.co.nz/savour to secure your team’s table!
One night. Five dishes. Endless Far North flavour. Peekaboo’s tasting night is a celebration of our land, sea, and passionate local producers. Think smoked mussels, fresh harvest, craft drinks and shared tables all under the lights, over good conversation. This is the Far North, plated.
It’s stein time! From October 17–19, we’re bringing Bavarian flavour to Whangārei with Oktoberfest at The Judge. Expect three days of flowing drinks, classic German-inspired food, Northland Food Trucks, live music, and a festive atmosphere like no other. Dress up in your best lederhosen or dirndl and get amongst the fun with traditional-style games and more. We’ll have a full lineup of tap beers, wine, and spirits to keep the party going. Purchasing a ticket will secure you your own Judge Stein. Come for the kai, stay for the chaos — this one’s gonna be wunderbar.
Join celebrated chefs and storytellers Kārena and Kasey Bird for an unforgettable evening at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Northland’s Pacific coastline, this exclusive dining experience brings together the beauty of place, the rhythm of the seasons, and the Birds’ signature approach to food as story.
Join us every Friday in October at The Duke of Marlborough for Trip to Sip. A relaxed wine tasting series featuring exceptional pours from Northland vineyards including The Landing, 144 Islands, Omata Estate, Boulder Bay and Dancing Petrel. Discover local flavours with stunning waterfront views.
