OUR AWARDS
New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards
One special night of the year cheese producers from around the country get together to celebrate the finest cheese New Zealand has to offer. From the hundreds of stellar entries in varying categories, in 2025 Kāpiti won 21 medals - 7 gold, 9 Silver & 5 Bronze!
Here's the full list of the awards we've received at the New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards over the past 5 years, so next time you're instore you can seek them out to try.
Kikorangi Triple Cream Blue
Kahurangi Creamy Blue
Rarama Washed Rind
Awa Bold Blue
Kānuka Havarti Smoked
Pakari Aged Cheddar
Pakari Blackcurrant Aged Cheddar
Akatea Traditional Brie
Kahikatea Camembert
Kānuka Havarti
Pakari Smoked Cheddar
Te Tihi Aged Cheddar
Kahotea Extra Creamy Brie
Kakato Cumin Seed Gouda
Kakato Gouda
Kōwhai Gruyere
AT KĀPITI WE ARE RELENTLESS IN OUR PURSUIT OF TASTE.
We embrace exploration far removed from the ordinary.
The
Tasting Board
We are passionate in our pursuit of taste. If you are too, sign up to our ‘Tasting Board’ for a taste of what we’re up to.