A New Zealand Food Story

Ben Bayly is keen to revisit some of the people who make up the Ahi menu, starting in Awarua.

Ben continues his visit across the South Island, going to the Mackenzie Country, the Canterbury Plains, and the Rakaia Gorge.

The team head to French Pass in the Marlborough Sounds, where they go spearfishing for butterfish, before heading to the local farmers' market.

Explores how the Bay of Plenty, with its long summer days and long, mild winters, is home to the perfect growing conditions for producing delicacies.

Ben heads to Whanganui, where he joins All Black legend Glen Osborne on a hunting trip, before checking out Woodhaven Gardens.

Ben travels to Southland, where he checks out Granity Downs before attempting to master the art of making cheese rolls.

After returning to his home city of Auckland, Ben attempts to snag some flounder, discovers something new about goats, and explores a mushroom farm.

On the final leg of his journey, Ben heads to Northland to discover the wonders of the region.