Hosted by MADE NORTH CANTERBURY an initiative of Enterprise North Canterbury, this month-long event celebrates the region’s incredible food and drink scene. 18 local favourite cafés and restaurants across Waimakariri and Hurunui this year are serving up exclusive ‘North Course’ dishes, each created with local ingredients and some paired with North Canterbury beverages.

Last year’s top eateries were Black and White Coffee Cartel Rangiora, Bocky Boo, D.O.T.I, Brew Moon, Tea Kiosk at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, and Bakers Rack who set the bar high and this year’s lineup looks set to impress again.

Among this year’s entries is Brew Moon in Amberley, where Head Chef Jack Macmillan is serving up his latest North Course creation – The Steak Sando.

“Brew Moon is back for The North Course 2025 with our newly renovated restaurant and bar, still serving up good vibes and the best beers in town,” says Jack. “Like the event itself, Brew Moon wouldn’t be possible without its locals. Supporting our local farmers, growers, and suppliers is something we love doing year-round and The North Course gives us another excuse to see what we can whip up utilising as many local ingredients.”

Jack’s Steak Sando uses suppliers from across North Canterbury, including fresh ciabatta rolls from Percival Street Bakery made exclusively with Brew Moon’s Darkside of the Moon stout. Fillet steaks from Harris Farms, cheese from Karikaas Dairy, a good handful of colourful summer vege, house-made chimichurri aioli, and finishing touches from Fernside Microfarm. It looks to be a summer hit paired perfectly with Head Brewer Dani’s Märzen Lager - a true taste of North Canterbury.

This year’s North Canterbury Getaway prize includes a night’s stay at The Skye House or River Cottage at Ridgeway in Cheviot, a complimentary round of disc frisbee, a double pass to Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa and two tickets to the 2026 North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival. Local retailers Rangiora PAK’nSAVE, New World Rangiora and Ravenswood are showing their support for the event again, showcasing North Canterbury-made products in-store throughout November.

“The North Course is all about celebrating the amazing food and drink we have right here in North Canterbury,” says Kelly Lynch, Marketing Specialist at Enterprise North Canterbury and MADE NORTH CANTERBURY. “It’s a great way to shine a light on our local producers and the provenance of their ingredients, and encourages our cafés and restaurants to keep using local on the menu not just during November but all year round.”

The North Course is a MADE NORTH CANTERBURY campaign, supported by Visit Waimakariri and Visit Hurunui. MADE NORTH CANTERBURY is the region’s provenance brand, established by Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC) in 2020 to connect, promote, and champion local food and beverage producers.

Experience The North Course this November and taste exclusive dishes, rate your favourites and celebrate a month full of North Canterbury flavour.

Visit www.thenorthcourse.co.nz to view and rate dishes, and follow @madenorthcanterbury on Facebook or Instagram for updates.

MEDIA RELEASE From MADE NORTH CANTERBURY

31/10/2025

For more information:

Kelly Lynch
MADE NORTH CANTERBURY
kelly@enterprisenc.co.nz
027 372 7427