As a Maori myself, thank you for showcasing my culture and our food.
@KiwiPepega6 ай бұрын
You have no culture lol, don't pretend.
@MistaCUNextTuesday6 ай бұрын
@@KiwiPepegaok Kyle. You need to calm down, big guy 😂
@kurupt71546 ай бұрын
@@KiwiPepegaKyle’s a cry baby 😂
@exoticspeedefy79166 ай бұрын
@@kurupt7154 Maori were savages, I am surprised we didn't see a human head on the menu
@himalayan83156 ай бұрын
@@exoticspeedefy7916 Pokokohua 😊
@Rishabh-Dev7 ай бұрын
I love it when communities work hard to preserve their culture.
@SuperRjBrown7 ай бұрын
@@samwaldorf8777 Huh? Did the words on your device not speak loud enough? You missed the part in the video where the food was purposely infused with international styles, you also missed the part where the culture was preserved in the Pā, you also missed the part where cultural performances was performed. Next time try and make a valid point with a better example.
@haynepapi7 ай бұрын
@@samwaldorf8777we get it, you blow a gasket at the idea of Māori receiving compliments.
@samwaldorf87777 ай бұрын
@@haynepapi no, i just prefer truth. they dont have "traditional food" they eat western food mostly. but hey, if it makes you feel any better you can say they invented the airplane while youre at it.
@haynepapi7 ай бұрын
@@samwaldorf8777 the comment you responded to specifically referenced cultural preservation, not food.
@samwaldorf87777 ай бұрын
@@haynepapi what culture? a dance?
@PBuffdaddy007 ай бұрын
I want to go to New Zealand so bad. I love the traditional culture of the Pacific Islands, and the food looks incredible. I hope to make it there someday.
@tunite123 ай бұрын
Come. If you are friendly and interested you will make memories of a life time on these shores.
@dwaynenikorahousiaux27087 ай бұрын
So proud to be a kiwi! Always welcome back Mikey! Hit me up next time, and I’ll show you the greatest eats of New Zealand ❤
@adjusted-bunny7 ай бұрын
I will do that. Sometimes I am using my adjusted-bunny pseudonym but it's me.
@josephpaoo48897 ай бұрын
Hard !!
@piez24227 ай бұрын
@@adjusted-bunny 😂😂😂😂
@rotalunatik7 ай бұрын
Yeah brother Kai here is top tier!!
@trellgold69986 ай бұрын
No you won't
@adenapomare32007 ай бұрын
Kia ora, Mike! Indigenous born and breed here in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Me and my partner have been watching you for 5+ years! And I’ve always wondered when you’d make the trip here 🥹 I always thought that the food here will be more unique and little better than your average 😉 hehe but I’m in such awe, we are huge fans and welcome you to our beautiful land, we hope you enjoyed your stay 🫶🏽🫶🏽
@bigfakerotarygangster6 ай бұрын
Nz doesn’t have indigenous people just people who arrived first.
@oneeye58377 ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode of your trip in nz ❤️ Loved every bit of it 😊 Thank you so much!
@idasolimani80876 ай бұрын
this brings me so much joy we used to have a hāngī at our primary school
@jameskatu63396 ай бұрын
Ay you finally made across to us glad you made the trip Mike
@Rockking11117 ай бұрын
This was a great watch, thank you🙏🏽
@Teresa-mu4kw7 ай бұрын
Yay I am so proud you enjoyed the sharing of our kapa haka, culture and language! So glad you enjoyed the hāngi all the fusion involved is yummy and so crazy it works so well! And all the snacks at TE PA TU is another element of our beautiful culture! Those performers are my family also, so proud of them all sharing our culture with great gusto! ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉
@hongkongfueynz30716 ай бұрын
When I was a kid my dad used to work as a caretaker at our local Marae, and also dug all the hangi pits when they had functions. We used to go to a lot of them, and Hangi food would be one of my favourites! Such a great community environment and we were always welcomed with open arms.
@treDay-s5v7 ай бұрын
Hopefully you enjoyed your visit to NZ . Nothing but respect to you buddy and thanks for showing beautiful Aotearoa to the World 🫡
@heatherbrewington53627 ай бұрын
New Zealand is at the very top of my bucket list. Someday I will make it there.
@TestAccount-uu9vp6 ай бұрын
if you're coming for the food i wouldn't bother, hangi is just extremely unseasoned steamed foods with a taste of dirt, the only thing done well is the pies but it's not that amazing
@xSenorita__6 ай бұрын
@@TestAccount-uu9vp each to their own 🤷♀️ I LOVE hangi and even boil up. So so good!
@kiwijman01544 ай бұрын
@@TestAccount-uu9vpworst take I have ever seen and completely wrong too hangi is great and NZ pies are the best in the world there is no comparison whatsoever
@TestAccount-uu9vp4 ай бұрын
@@kiwijman0154 tried every pie in the world have ya?
@ArchDudeify4 ай бұрын
You would be welcome 😎 It's a mix of culture food and kiwis want to be welcoming and things here are relaxed
@nowitchisanisland7 ай бұрын
Omg!!! I'm so happy to see you visiting New Zealand, I've always wanted to live there.
@JADALEIGH087 ай бұрын
Yayyyyy Mike. Love that we gave you an experience to remember ❤
@Golden0105 ай бұрын
🎉 yay 🎉 My hometown is on your channel 🏆. I love your channel bro, Mr dumpling, been watching yourself for years 💪👑
@kimgrace16517 ай бұрын
I love that you came to NZ😍🙌 been watching you for a few years now and always wanted to see you come to my country
@henrycheng95063 ай бұрын
I'm not Maori but I am so proud of the culture; I grew up in NZ when I was little. Ethnicity didn't matter, every kid learnt a bit of Maori, the haka, the poi, the songs, the Maori legends, and the history. Amazing culture and community. I haven't been back for 20 years but I miss the place.
@Saff2317 ай бұрын
You came to New Zealand!! 🎉 Amazing. Those ribs look incredible ❤
@ataretatibble12687 ай бұрын
Kia Ora Mike! Seeing you finally come to New Zealand after watching your content for years on this Channel and your other Channel, I was so Happy. I hope you come back and explore New Zealand a bit more for what it has to offer. I've always watched you while I eat which inspires me to go out and explore more adventurous cuisines to try out. I hope to try a lot of the places you have been to on your travels. Thanks for coming and exploring our Culture here in New Zealand
@tacofry47687 ай бұрын
Part of me wishes he went to a backyard hangi for a true experience with the NZ people. I get being on a time crunch it's nearly impossible tho. Either way the food looked mint 😁 Cheers from Aus and hope you enjoyed the stay with our mates across the pond!!
@lulububs7 ай бұрын
100% agree. Best hungi I have ever had was home jobs. Don't get the same flavor in modern mass produced hungi.
@Rockking11117 ай бұрын
Rereke nei 😂
@ibrahimstevens39266 ай бұрын
I came on here to say something similar, but more like "that's not really a hangi"
@paulynz563117 күн бұрын
Awesome driving around my town early on Christmas day. Seeing all the smoke from the hangi fires. The spades have been passed on to my son and my nephew. They do all the grunt work these days.
@ObsidianRose107 ай бұрын
❤ New Zealand has such a special place in my heart. And the food wonderful too!
@AL-ws5yi7 ай бұрын
New Zealand is a whole country I don’t know much about. Looks like they have some unique cuisine.
@GEYE10727 ай бұрын
We got everything Here. Super diverse
@DEEROCKNZ14 күн бұрын
Beautiful breakfast 😊
@FluffyCakes797 ай бұрын
Am so proud to be Maori! Thank you for kindness, respect & wonderful video!!!❤
@powc58276 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh didn't even realise you came to NZ hope you enjoyed your stay and thanks for showing off the country
@jahmarsh7 ай бұрын
Welcome to Aotearoa bro! awesome to see you here enjoying yourself!
@wood_rat6 ай бұрын
Haere mai, welcome to Aotearoa and thank you for exploring our indigenous Maori culture, kai and heritage, best wishes for your next adventure
@elfsong7137 ай бұрын
I've been there! 😊 It was in 2007 so I only kind of remember it, but New Zealand is a lovely place to visit!
@rangiwheturobinson53767 ай бұрын
So happy you came to New Zealand Mikey
@sonya-turtletidesart-whits8578Ай бұрын
Watching this made me cry I so miss my beautiful New Zealand so very proud of everything NZ
@MaoriMadeProduction6 ай бұрын
Thank you for coming to our country Mike, I've followed you for years hoping one day you'd make it to NZ.
@nathankarsten75527 ай бұрын
I glad you enjoyed our lovely food, I need hangi now
@ruud20407 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks . Love the show at the end !!
@lizhoward57327 ай бұрын
Have been a fan of urz for a few years and the joy i experienced when I seen the caption str8 away I shared..love love love u
@railbail507 ай бұрын
Yeeeeeah bro’, maah man!👊🏽
@trish347 ай бұрын
Love it! Kiwi proud ❤❤
@MelissaONeill-hi8gh7 ай бұрын
Always love watching your videos and watching you eat! Ty!
@footballnz30176 ай бұрын
As a Kiwi, I greatly appreciate your time in Auckland New Zealand. The food is great here great prices as well (apart from inflation). I recommend that anyone coming from an overseas country who drives on the right and uses and left-hand drive car to go out and rent a European car as opposed to a Japanese car, as the indicator is on the left and the wipers on the right. Hope that helps.
@my4pack2016 ай бұрын
"That stuff you can eat when your 90 and have NO TEETH🤣 So glad your in Aotearoa Mike ❤️
@Changelingheart5 ай бұрын
Great visit to another culture, the underground rock ovens - smart!!
@DeonMakene7 ай бұрын
Mike! You're here you beast! Welcome! 💪💪💪💪💪
@kapihuria7 ай бұрын
Omg you are HERE KIAORA! Nau mai haere mai!
@divatrin7 ай бұрын
Hi Mike Ive been watching you for years AND I live in ROTORUA! Hope to see you around town
@sanjiz31127 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed your kai in Aotearoa New Zealand
@jodipaniora33457 ай бұрын
This is awesome I’m glad you got to experience the Maori culture in no other place but Rotorua. 😊 also recommend NZ seafood too
@archerr407 ай бұрын
I would definitely love to visit once in my life! That looks amazing!
@gnomevoyeur7 ай бұрын
I used to play Rugby in Australia back in the 90s. It's a sport with a huge representation of Pacific Islanders. One day, some of them put on a Hangi just by digging a hole on the sidelines next to the field. It was delicious but the ground was owned by the government, not the club. If anyone in authority knew about it, they would have gone nuts.
@carolynandrews84747 ай бұрын
Sounds like great fun
@SueUvea7 ай бұрын
Always enjoy watching your videos but it's a lil more special because your here in my mother land Aotearoa ka mau tewehi..❤❤❤
@LukeBreg6 ай бұрын
So cool you came here would've loved to meet ya in real life, but what to say lol, I like how you eat heaps and get to eat food I could never afford😅😅😅
@laurenmccarthy8987 ай бұрын
KIA ORA MIKE! thank you for visiting nz ❤ please come back and hope you left with a happy belly and a full heart
@bence7 ай бұрын
Even before he takes his first bite, I know for a fact he will find whatever he eats UUHHHH-mazing, sweet and juicy with tons of umami! 😋😂
@myrnafields20757 ай бұрын
That's because he only reviews the places he likes. He doesn't review restaurants has not enjoyed. He knows that many people listen to what he says and a bad review would sink an establishment. He doesn't want to put anyone out of business. Chain restaurants are different. He can't disrupt their business.
@Tangiora_Maney7 ай бұрын
Proud to be MĀORI
@infinite-inspiration11116 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh this is AMAZING Mikey! I wish I could have met you in Auckland, thankyou for showcasing my Maori culture's food!
@Tweekngg6 ай бұрын
You should try a traditional boil up! A kiwi classic here in New Zealand!
@morrisanderson8186 ай бұрын
My mouth is wide open, watching you stuff yourself with clearly tasty as food, I'm in awe My man, Burst out laughing, when you said,you don't need your teeth to eat this 😂,Tumeke mate,💯👍🇳🇿
@MaskedRiderChris7 ай бұрын
Why am I not surprised that Pizza Hut elsewhere is better than what we have in the US? That rib joint looked good also, but that Maori experience looked positively amazing! Creative menu, it looks like, too. Most "fusion" cuisine comes off as trying too hard, to me, but it seems that this particular chef put a lot of thought and effort into this particular menu. So cool that you shared the haka with us at the end, too!
@drewhaslam53617 ай бұрын
Don’t worry the Pizza Hut here in Nz is shit also 😂
@frankieduncan11887 ай бұрын
Pizza Hut here in New Zealand is disgusting 🤮 seriously 😂I wanna go to that rib crib though 🤤
@_.Marz._6 ай бұрын
Pizza hut isn't that bad...and I guarantee these ones that commented above me will eat it if there's nothing else 🤣🤣
@frankieduncan11886 ай бұрын
@@_.Marz._ that’s the thing though there isn’t just pizza 🤦🏽♀️😂😂😂 and nah I’d rather make my own taste better than Pizza Hut
@frankieduncan11886 ай бұрын
@@_.Marz._ dunno why your so butt hurt over us not liking Pizza Hut 🤦🏽♀️😂😂😂
@kiwidaze20886 ай бұрын
The poi isn't an ancient weapon but Chur bro for showcasing New Zealand 👌
@Blitzkrieg19767 ай бұрын
New Zealanders got it going ON!❤
@Crystalbomb3217 ай бұрын
Omg love the Rib Crib
@napatasi7 ай бұрын
Churr Brother!! You finally here in Aotearoa🤪 Love your work bro😎🤙🏾
@wianar-k97197 ай бұрын
Tu meke e tama Kia Ora ki Aotearoa 🇳🇿 I’m buzzing out knowing you made it to my backyard Ka mau te wehi Hope you enjoyed your time here hoki mai koe ano 😛😉🤗
@triplezzz217 ай бұрын
Just visited New Zealand in January but we completely skipped Auckland to focus on seeing the scenic parts of the country. Was in Rotorua, got the tour at Te Puia but skipped the Haka and dinner due to time but glad to see what we missed.
@matts51547 ай бұрын
Good choice skipping Auckland
@Fishfingers2327 ай бұрын
Yea I feel like Mike didn't do his due diligence here, going to NZ and spending time in Auckland is like going to Japan and not visiting Osaka or Tokyo, except even worse.
@Teampegleg7 ай бұрын
From a food perspective my time in Auckland was better than the other places I visited throughout North Island. But from an overall enjoyment perspective I enjoyed driving around North Island more. I wish I had time to visit South Island.
@mrsteal567 ай бұрын
Good choice to skip Auckland, cause there’s nothing there but traffic 🤣🤣.
@ArchDudeify4 ай бұрын
Nice as video bro The way you describe the food making my mouth water You are welcome here any time ☺️
@jeezykay21357 ай бұрын
Forget everything, just eat pies from the bakery! Or even the gas station! So good
@mikaylapaenga99077 ай бұрын
You have to try the Pāua pie in Tokomaru Bay at Cafe 35 😊
@stellaz8087 ай бұрын
Proud to be a kiwi! Awesome to see people embrace and learn more about Māori!🎉🎉❤
@tktyga777 ай бұрын
This sure shows hāngi & other aspects of Māori cultures in a new light, especially since you highlighted that there actually multiple tribes of them in a way akin to a cultural rainshade/umbrella. The native herbs & spices sure help matters as well & are the kinds of things one would wish could get more representation
@jenluisi7 ай бұрын
Amazing!❤❤❤
@ezhu6877 ай бұрын
Welcome to New Zealand 🇳🇿 Mikey!! I’m usually a silent watcher, but I’m so happy you got to experience a little slice of our beautiful country! I hope you had the best time 🥲🥰 From a long time viewer
@ChinaDollTravels7 ай бұрын
This is so incredible value of pizza 🍕
@ouukidoop43637 ай бұрын
stuffings usually always the first to get eaten in our whanau.. gotta get in first lol
@EeenieWeenieTeenyWeeny6 ай бұрын
Same my mum puts a whole block of butter in it soooo yummy!
@CaughtInp6 ай бұрын
Its like we swapped places bro. Im in the springs in Colorado and you're back at my home haha
@fredericasteller89396 ай бұрын
Wow! That food looks so good! 🙂😊😋😋😋
@chrispotter2197 ай бұрын
Thank you for the respect you have shown my country
@Rockking11117 ай бұрын
"Those Ribs are a love affair with every bite"😂😂
@kerryanne28Ай бұрын
I love to see so many different cultures create different foods! In the north east uk we don’t have these kinda foods and it’s such a shame. I’m a picky eater but this year and hopefully from now on I’m trying new foods that formally id be scared to try ❤ xx
@fanaticz6667 ай бұрын
Oh wow, I didn't even know you were visiting here. Would have been awesome to see you in New Zealand
@leonardfenton89626 ай бұрын
Kiaora brother man I wish you had a traditional hangi made in the ground and Covered in dirt but anyway glad you visited home
@pouriapayandeh17677 ай бұрын
Up the WAHS!! ♥️💙💚
@jorgehw19737 ай бұрын
I got to Australia and nz, just a week after you! Thanks for the tip! Should tryed the Hobbit Dinner!😂😂😂 expensive, but plasticaly Brian’s lots of meaning!
@Caine7ify7 ай бұрын
The Maori kick ass!
@shell122347 ай бұрын
Wow welcome to NZ! I love your videos so much 😁😁
@johnathansanchez78317 ай бұрын
You probably won’t see this but you are at my gym rn . And it’s crazy to think that more KZbinrs and just social media people have been here too .
@3goodtimes37 ай бұрын
Looks great.
@cosc1377 ай бұрын
Mikey, I'm surprised you did not make smoke buttered rewana sliders with each meat 🤣🤣🤣 Would have been off the hook!!! 😋😋😋
@FreddyJong-co6cb7 ай бұрын
Bonza living the dream 😂😂❤😂😂❤😂😂❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@SandraNelson0637 ай бұрын
If you go to NZ, check out the band Alien Weaponry. Fab sound!
@lesliedavis21857 ай бұрын
They are the best, big fan here
@SuperRoo_227 ай бұрын
Love Alien Weaponry. Think I hve talked to you before. You seem familiar. 🤔
@shanbirthare51897 ай бұрын
Hey Mike! Welcome to Aotearoa 🇳🇿 Big fan! As you are visiting Auckland, please do have a meet n greet. Everyone here who watch your channel would love to meet you n show you around the cities best eating spots!
@poldi33667 ай бұрын
Since COVID I lost appetite. Your videos are so helpfull! No kidding! 👍👍👍
@pbpbLCS6 ай бұрын
9:29 thats my boy hitting the dab💯💯
@mpf_agundipsht36196 ай бұрын
Remember, Beef cheek and lamb is European traditional Kai Moana that they brought with them and introduced to the land, So are the Cashews. So are the captain corker pigs. It all came here on the Endeavor
@kimmy_gee7 ай бұрын
Mikey hit me up next time you come to NZ I’ll show you nz eats and the far north !
@NarzSmith7 ай бұрын
Should visit Patea in Taranaki where the song Poi E is originally from. If your ever in Invercargill theres a place where they sell Titi Pies other name is Mutton Birds they feed off fish so its a rich flavor. Manged trying Rotten corn 🌽 its a Maori Porridge 🥣
@zanedickson27256 ай бұрын
I think fusion dishes take away from how delicious Hangi is, BUT I'm not against it looked delicious. Maori food where I'm from is Hangi, Boil up, Kamkamo, potato, kumara, fried bread, rewana, and sea food...
@aakhee6 ай бұрын
Kia Ora Mike! Thanks for visiting Aotearoa, chur bro 😎
@thedon63447 ай бұрын
oh my lets go!
@FreddyJong-co6cb7 ай бұрын
Bonza living the dream 😂😂❤😂🎉❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Damien23887 ай бұрын
Rib crib is highly recommended!!!
@TheBigburcie7 ай бұрын
I would have been leaning over to get a face full of the stram and smoke when they opened the Hangi. All of the aromas just mix and concentrate when cooking in a pit like that. Bottle it as a cologne and id buy some.
@_.Marz._6 ай бұрын
Yes, I remember doing that once. Face full of hot, burning steam 😩🤣