as far as recipes go..

anyone coming to new zealand MUST MUST MUST buy an Edmonds Cookbook..

you can get them in New World (supermarket) Paper Plus/ Books and More..

its brilliant.. The Kumara Soup is to die for..
The Shepherds Pie (it's a Cottage Pie really) is lovely too..

If your ever head to or are in Napier..
head to Breakers for a good family restaurant..
quick service, affordable.. and decent grub..

places to avoid.. Britain..
good places to go.. New Zealand..

hope this helps..