My favourite new discoveries in New Zealand

"This Herne Bay eatery serves up healthy, fresh Japanese food with a difference, and has a menu that belies how affordable its daily offerings are. Head chef Yatsumi is committed to using as many organic and free-range products as possible, whilst daily lunch specials like the Soy Sauce Ginger Lamb Bowl with fruits, Osouzai side dish and Japanese tea for just $13.50 have had locals surging through the door."

"You’ll find this place in the basement of inner city Imperial Lane, where owners Jiahao Lin and Daming Qu create authentic, provincial Chinese fare. The menu showcases Chinese cuisine from all over, including favourites from Sichuan, Hunan and Xinjiang and Yunnan at amazing prices - and nope, it’s not all dumplings!"