Five Course Puanga Degustation

Haere mai and welcome to a special dinner to celebrate Puanga – the Māori New Year.
Puanga is a time to gather cherished ones to reflect on the present, celebrate the past, and plan for the future. This Puanga, Haukai Bistro & Bar will present an immersive gastronomic evening, hosted by Taranaki Iwi CEO, Wharehoka Wano.

Echoing the ethos of love for the land and respect for the sea, Haukai Bistro & Bar Executive Chef Richard Ponder, has crafted a menu designed around the stars from the Puanga cluster. This divine degustation will be exquisitely matched with local wines, for an option of a wine & food paired dinner for those who want the full experience.

This extraordinary five-course degustation will create an unforgettable and magical evening of celebration and culinary indulgence.

Price:

Five Course Degustation Only | $129 per person

Five-course degustation with matching wines | $179 per person

Dine & Stay Package Options

Option One | Two tickets to the five-course degustation, a night’s stay in a executive king room for the night of the 13th July, with two full buffet breakfast the following morning | $399

Option Two | Two tickets to the five-course degustation, both with wine matching, a night’s stay in a executive king room for the night of the 13th July, with two full buffet breakfast the following morning | $499

Menu:

Rēwena flatbread| salted dear butter

Ko te Parāoa Rewena me te pata i ūhia ki te tote

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Karaka cured warehou| crispy eel | horseradish

Ko te warehou i totehia ki te karaka | ko te tuna hukihuki | Ko te kakā hoiho

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Hāngī potato| sheep milk curd| heihei| Harakeke

Ko te taewa hāngi | ko te miraka ngohe a te hipi | Ko te Heihei | Ko te harakeke

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Smoked brisket| kawa kawa puree| pāua mayo| kumara

Ko te mīti kau i pawatia | Ko te kawakawa wairanu | Ko te Meira pāua | Kumara

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Wild venison striploin| taro gratin| pūhā| boil-up reduction

Ko te tia o te wao i āta tapahia | ko te keke taro | pūhā | Ko te kaio kōhua i kaha wairanutia

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Mānuka crème brulee| poached pear| horopito caramel

Ko te pururei Mānuka | Ko te pea i wai kōhuatia | Ko te horopito i hukia ki te pata

Puanga

Tahia tahia te tau ki te pō

Ko Puanga te kaipūranga i ngā mate

Ko Puanga te whetū taki o te tau

Tīhei mauriora

Puanga acknowledges those who have passed during the year, we farewell them.

Puanga signals the arrival of winter and the new year.

Puanga is the time to spend with whānau around the fire giving thanks for the recent harvest,

sharing stories, waiata, genealogies and making plans for the warmer monthsy

Terms & Conditions

Bookings are essential. R18 only. No refunds after 6th July.