A New Zealand Food Story
A New Zealand Food Story is a TV show on SBS ONE. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 7 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2025.
Last episode
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23:22A New Zealand Food Story
Ben experiences the Ruapehu's region emerging food story and rich history of market gardening.
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22:34It's stone fruit season! Ben visits a family run orchard in Central Otago known for its long season of stone fruit and a strong connection to the land and community.
22:57Ben takes a boat to visit a salmon farm in Akaroa and learns the difference between NZ King and Atlantic salmon. He catches salmon and cooks it on the shoreline overlooking the harbour.
22:58Ben's meets an Orchardist and Food Innovation specialist. They have a shared vision to make all natural varietal-led apple juice, using the best technology in the world.
22:58Ben's travels to Hastings and discovers a holistic fully vertically integrated approach to creating grass fed Angus beef.
22:33Ben visits High Peak Station in Canterbury and learns of their high-country farm to fork experience and tales of multigenerational stewardship.
22:41Ben's food journey starts in the West Coast of the South Island. He meets the only NZ cranberry producer at a farm in Hokitika and travels to Blackball to learn how chorizo is made. He cooks a range of dishes at the beach incorporating these local delicacies, matched with a local beer.