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CELEBRATEMatariki Feast

Celebrate Matariki by sharing New Zealand beef and New Zealand lamb with your whānau and friends. Remember the significance of Matariki - as a symbol of the new year it's a time to reflect on the past, honour our loved ones who have passed, celebrate life and plan for the future. Gathering together with everyone contributing is really the essence of the celebration.

To find out more about Matariki and how you can celebrate Māori New Year, check out the

official Matariki website

.

Main event

Prep: 35 mins |

Cook: 5 hrs 30 mins

Lamb barbacoa with persimmon salsa

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 3 hrs

Roast beef with red wine plum sauce

Prep: 45 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Beef tartare with anchovy, caper and Kewpie dressing

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 2 hrs

Mānuka-smoked lamb leg with green lipped mussel salsa

Prep: 50 mins |

Cook: 45 mins

Matariki surf 'n' turf platter

Prep: 2 hrs |

Cook: 1 hr 30 mins

Roast leg of lamb with honey soy glaze

Prep: 45 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Beef Wellington

Bring a plate

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 2 hrs

Mustard Beef Potato Bites

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 50 mins

Feta and eggplant lamb meatballs with tzatziki

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Rump steak skewers with miso marinade

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 15 mins

Whipped cottage cheese bruschetta

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Lamb and pumpkin croquettes

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 6 mins

Sirloin on seed crackers with horseradish crème fraiche

Prep: 3 hrs 40 mins |

Cook: 5 mins

Japanese beef tataki with ponzu

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 4 hrs 10 mins

Chinese-style beef ribs

Prep: 20 mins |

Cook: 8 mins

Lamb and green pea bruschetta

Sides and salads

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 30 mins

Kumara stuffed with sautéed kale and parmesan

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 40 mins

Spiced Honey Carrots with Whipped Feta

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Roast kūmara and cauliflower quinoa salad

Prep: 30 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Raw Energy Salad

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Coconut, Lime & Sesame Greens

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 10 mins

Orzo Rocket Salad

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Broccoli and cranberry salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 0 mins

Colourful Cabbage Slaw

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Roast cauliflower salad

Prep: 15 mins |

Cook: 5 mins

Apple, Brussels sprouts, and kale salad

Prep: 10 mins |

Cook: 20 mins

Kūmara and mandarin rice salad

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