6 Nov 2025

Over $6 million being spent on bringing Michelin stars to New Zealand

From Checkpoint, 4:06 pm on 6 November 2025

Michelin stars could apparently guide more tourists to Aotearoa. The prestigious stars are awarded to restaurants offering quote " outstanding cooking" and the guide of the same name reviews and recommends restaurants. Tourism Minister Louise Upston has revealed $6.3 million from the tourism levy is being spent on getting Michelin into New Zealand. Tourism NZ CEO René de Monchy spoke to Lisa Owen.