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Introducing The Great New Zealand Dumpling Trail!
To celebrate National Dumpling Day on 26 September, we're excited to launch the Great New Zealand Dumpling Trail for the very first time.
Powered by New Zealand Chinese Language Week (NZCLW), the trail brings together dumpling lovers and restaurants across the country in a nationwide celebration of great food, culture, and community.
From 26 September, follow the trail and discover delicious dumplings across New Zealand. Visit a participating restaurant, try their dumplings, then scan the in-store QR code and leave a review.
Every review submitted will go into the draw to win one of four $50 vouchers to put towards your next dumpling adventure.
Start planning your trail at www.greatnzdumplingtrail.com and discover participating restaurants near you.
Is your restaurant on the trail yet?
We're inviting restaurants from all cuisines to join the Great NZ Dumpling Trail.
Whether dumplings are a signature dish, a customer favourite, or a special feature on your menu, we'd love to have you involved.
Register below and be apart of a nationwide celebration bringing people together through great food, community, and, of course, dumplings!
Learn more at: www.greatnzdumplingtrail.com
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Dumpling Day 2025
The much-loved Design-a-Dumpling competition returned, with restaurants around the country serving up delicious new creations. The festivities ran for ten days, filled with exciting giveaways, promotions, and celebrations across social media. It was fantastic to see so many people getting involved and sharing the dumpling love! Here's a look at some of the highlights.
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Restaurant entries
TEN DAYS, ENDLESS DUMPLINGS 19-28 SEPTEMBER

Deep Fried Prawn & Wasabi Dumplings with Chilli & GarlicMr Lobster Private Kitchen
Tide & TuskDitto
Pork and Paua DumplingMadame Social Eatery & Bar
Snowline Duck DumplingsFreddies Tasting Lounge
Lamb & Lemongrass dumplings in Penang CurryJohney's Dumpling House
Kombu Dashi Broth with Kai Sum DumplingsFED x Kai Sum
Shiitake Mushroom Sticky Rice DumplingTina's Dumplings
Chilli Oil Wonton Dumpling SoupMidnight Shanghai
Chilli Oil Wonton Dumpling and Vege Bao BunEightgrains Dumplings & Bao
Chicken Wing GyozaDragonfly
Crawfish Harmony DumplingsThe Dumpling Company
Dumpling Day 2024
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2024 National Dumpling Day was a great success, and involved a Dumpling competition with restaurants submitting some delicious creations! We ran a number of social media promotions and competitions, and it was great to see everyone getting involved and celebrating dumplings through NZ Chinese Language Week!
Restaurant entries

Four seasons' delightsMadam Kwong's Restaurant, Christchurch
Hangi Steam Pudding DumplingThe Kawakawa Cafe
The Dragon's Dumpling'sThe Welsh Dragon, Wellington
Kothey DumplingCapers Cafe + Store, Rotorua
Chatham Island Blackfoot & Crispy SkirtKopi Bush Retreat, Chatham Island
Thai Chicken DumplingDragonfly, Wellington
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