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Burger Nation, the nationwide burger bonanza that brings the best of Kiwi burgers to diners is currently underway at www.burgernation.nz
The nationwide competition celebrates our local burger joints, food trucks, bars, cafes and restaurants, and the very special burgers they create for the annual food event. Eateries from the Bay of Islands to the Catlins have signed up to participate in the second-ever Burger Nation and have come up with some beautifully quirky and delicious burgers that will feature on their menus until March 2.
Two of the Hibiscus Coast’s eateries featuring in the competition are Better Burgers’ in Whangaparāoa and Joe’s Garage in Silverdale, so be sure to check them out.
The annual event was created by Nick Brown and Becs Caughey of Cook & Nelson and McClure’s Pickles. Burger Nation is supported this year by Delivereasy and category sponsors Angel Bay (Meat) and United Fish Co.
“The humble burger is legendary for good reasons: it’s an affordable flavour bomb of a meal, it’s portable, takes very little time to eat, and done well, is so incredibly satisfying,” Brown says. “This summer we want to see Kiwis get a crew together, go and try an amazing burger or three, and then take a minute to tell us which is the best in the country.”
Designed to be an affordable incentive to get Kiwis into their favourite local hospo spots this summer, Burger Nation burgers have to fit into four categories: Meat, Seafood, Chicken or Plant-based. There will be a winner in each category, decided by the people, with the top burger being crowned Supreme Winner 2025.
“While eating burgers this summer, New Zealanders can support our hard-working hospo industry, who work tirelessly over the holidays and deserve our loyal custom once the New Year ticks over and people get back to work,” Brown says.
