Belle Chevre Creamery, Betta than Feta was the OJI Fibre Solutions Best in Class Goats Milk Cheese at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards 2024. A medal winner in 2021 and 2002, the feta from the Waipu artisan cheesemaker is made in the traditional Greek way, with goat’s milk from the Belle Chevre farm and sold in brine, making it easy to store.

Embark on a cheese lover's dream journey through New Zealand, from North Otago in the south to Northland at the top of the country. Each stop promises a delightful tasting experience and a chance to discover the passion behind the country's finest cheeses. Here's your guide to visiting Aotearoa’s cheese shops run by the country’s finest award-winning cheesemakers.

Karikaas demonstrate how quality products materialise out of caring for one another and for the environment. Doing what is supportive of their community, the land, and their resources has guided Karikaas in their journey to crafting the Dutch-Cheese excellence that they produce today.