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10-08-2025
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Savour Northland 2025 Launches First Events – A Month-Long Celebration Of Culinary Creativity
Savour Northland is back this October – and the first events are now live! From long, lazy lunches and unique wine tastings, to chorizo making workshops and exquisite feasts, Northland's signature food and beverage festival is set to return with flavour, flair and unmistakable regional pride. Now in its second year, Savour Northland 2025 will run from 1–31 October and feature a diverse, evolving lineup of events that hero the region's food, drink, landscapes and manaakitanga. Whether you're sipping wine by the sea, dining under the stars, or sampling Northland's finest produce, this year's programme invites you to savour Northland your way. Following a hugely successful debut in 2024—with 126 events and 49 entries into the Savour Northland Challenge—the festival once again celebrates local producers, chefs, venues, and artisans across all corners of the region. 'The 2024 response from industry and community exceeded all expectations,' says Jackie Sanders, Creative Director of Savour Northland. 'There's real momentum, innovation and pride in Northland's food scene, and 2025 will take that even further with fresh event formats, new collaborations, and some delicious surprises.' Northland Inc continues their major support of the event and are also confirmed as naming rights sponsor for the Savour Northland Challenge, which invites eateries to create the ultimate expression of Northland using local ingredients. Tania Burt, Head of Destination at Northland Inc says: "After the incredible energy of last year, we're thrilled to support the return of Savour Northland in October and give our producers, venues and communities another stage to shine. Savour Northland is fast becoming a drawcard for visitors who want to experience our kai, culture and creativity in an authentic way. This festival is a platform to tell our Northland food stories with pride, and Northland Inc is committed to walking alongside our food, beverage and producer industries so that they thrive, collaborate and continue growing stronger into the future." Northland Winegrowers also return as a Gold Sponsor, with their vineyards, winemakers and award-winning drops featured in many events across the month. 'Savour Northland puts our wines where they belong – front and centre,' says Peter Jones, Northland Winegrowers. 'This October, we look forward to welcoming guests to our cellar doors, joining our winemakers for tastings and pairings, and celebrating what makes Northland wine truly unique.' Over 25 venues have joined the first wave of the 2025 programme, with 40 unique events already confirmed across the region, from Mangawhai to Awanui. The key programme includes experiences on islands, vintage trains, catamarans and stunning gardens as well as in restaurants, bars, vineyards, theatres and luxury lodges. More events will be added in the coming weeks and the Northland Inc Savour Northland Challenge entries will be announced early September.
Scoop
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Savour Northland 2025 Launches First Events – A Month-Long Celebration Of Culinary Creativity
Savour Northland is back this October – and the first events are now live! From long, lazy lunches and unique wine tastings, to chorizo making workshops and exquisite feasts, Northland's signature food and beverage festival is set to return with flavour, flair and unmistakable regional pride. Now in its second year, Savour Northland 2025 will run from 1–31 October and feature a diverse, evolving lineup of events that hero the region's food, drink, landscapes and manaakitanga. Whether you're sipping wine by the sea, dining under the stars, or sampling Northland's finest produce, this year's programme invites you to savour Northland your way. Following a hugely successful debut in 2024—with 126 events and 49 entries into the Savour Northland Challenge—the festival once again celebrates local producers, chefs, venues, and artisans across all corners of the region. 'The 2024 response from industry and community exceeded all expectations,' says Jackie Sanders, Creative Director of Savour Northland. 'There's real momentum, innovation and pride in Northland's food scene, and 2025 will take that even further with fresh event formats, new collaborations, and some delicious surprises.' Northland Inc continues their major support of the event and are also confirmed as naming rights sponsor for the Savour Northland Challenge, which invites eateries to create the ultimate expression of Northland using local ingredients. Tania Burt, Head of Destination at Northland Inc says: "After the incredible energy of last year, we're thrilled to support the return of Savour Northland in October and give our producers, venues and communities another stage to shine. Savour Northland is fast becoming a drawcard for visitors who want to experience our kai, culture and creativity in an authentic way. This festival is a platform to tell our Northland food stories with pride, and Northland Inc is committed to walking alongside our food, beverage and producer industries so that they thrive, collaborate and continue growing stronger into the future." Northland Winegrowers also return as a Gold Sponsor, with their vineyards, winemakers and award-winning drops featured in many events across the month. 'Savour Northland puts our wines where they belong – front and centre,' says Peter Jones, Northland Winegrowers. 'This October, we look forward to welcoming guests to our cellar doors, joining our winemakers for tastings and pairings, and celebrating what makes Northland wine truly unique.' Over 25 venues have joined the first wave of the 2025 programme, with 40 unique events already confirmed across the region, from Mangawhai to Awanui. The key programme includes experiences on islands, vintage trains, catamarans and stunning gardens as well as in restaurants, bars, vineyards, theatres and luxury lodges. More events will be added in the coming weeks and the Northland Inc Savour Northland Challenge entries will be announced early September.
