New Zealand Shopping List

[Wondermum]

It's been about three years since I was last over! I need some idea's from all you kiwi's to refresh my memory.... so tell me what goodies would be on the top of your shopping list if you were off for a trip home to NZ?

[Shakey]

hehe this is going to be long pmsl :laughing: :laughing:

shrewsberry bickies
cookie times
chocolate chip biscuits
cameo creams
mellow puffs
maggi soup mixes
rice rissotto
complan
the marshmellow easter eggs with the yolks in the middle
pixi caramels
watties tomato sauce (how could I forget that lol)
smokers lollies
raspberry drops
acid drops (note to aussies that are reading, these are not drugs, but hard boiled lollies lol)

DH would like to bring back paua, he's been hanging out for paua for ages lol

OMG i'm having a mind blank, i'll be back with more lol

[Wondermum]

Hey Gizmo... :o what's complan? I've been living here far too long LOL

Ahh... I also want idea's on things to eat while I'm there too... all the stuff that I can't smuggle back home :D

[Shakey]

complan is like a drink well powder you make into a drink, its got lots of nutritional stuff in it, you used to get it here but can't anymore

as for stuff to eat there I like to pig out on these lol

butter chicken (tastes different here, nicer in NZ)
Fish and chips is a must to eat
have a traditional hungi lol
ummmm I like to eat the dairy food over there, like the cheeses and dairy food yoghurt, and I drink heaps of milk, it all tastes nice lol

umm my mind is still have lots of blank moments, i'm sure there is heaps more to pig out on lol

when are you going to NZ? and for how long?

[mumx3littlies]

Ahhhhh Gud old NZ. Me, DH and kids moved here in September last year. First trip home is going to be this Christmas. Love living here but can't wait for visit in NZ to see rellies and have some yummy NZ food. Stuff like

Burger rings
Twisties
Maggi soup + reduced cream dips
Rice risotto
Meat that tastes like meat!
Jellytip icecreams
etcetcetc:) :) :)

corriene

[Wondermum]

Thanks Giz!

I agree - certain foods over there do taste different. I think all the veggies have a richer taste to them (kumra, pumpkin and potatoes) in particular.

Oh yeah! I'm going to have fish & chips for sure - it is so much cheaper over there than it is here too!

Have to go visit the cuz's house for the hugi :D

I'm off to Hamilton where my mum (mum's side) and one of my sisters and her family live. I was born in Hamilton.

[Shakey]

oh cool wondermum

I just went to Hams in jan, we only went there for the weekend, wasn't enough time really

hope you have fun, it rained just about the whole weekend we were there lol

[shed]

My Dad lives in Hamilton.

My shopping list:

Shoes that fit my wide kiwi feet
Pineapple fru jus
kumara
Tomato flavoured munchos
Lolly cake
sizzler sausages
grapefruit chocolate
Clothes from Farmers for bubby
Krispies biscuits
kool aid to dye wool - I was just over there in November but that was before my dyeing addiction, grrrr, if I had only known I would be stocked up now!!

[Shakey]

oooh Shed, i've got $100 worth of farmers vouchers, I forgot to give them to dad when he went back yesterday, I was going to get mum to spend them for me, i can brouse on the net what they have at farmers lol

[Wondermum]

:detective: grapefriut chocolate and lollie cake - I'll have to check these out as I can't remember them!

Oh yep... sizzler snags and jelly tips - I think DS1 will love them!

Giz doesn't suprise me about it raining there. I remember as soon as the plane touched down in Auckland every time I went it was over cast and raining :rolleyes: Wow that was a quicky to Hamo!

Shed your old man lives there....small world hey!

:smiliedance: I'm getting excited.... :D keep them coming!

[*Chels*]

OMG,youre bringing back memories!!!!!
I miss munchos and sizzler sausages!!!and rashuns-yummo!!!
Lolly cake and pixie caramels-the thought makes me drool!!

[draught]

If you are going to NZ you have to splurge on at least one meal of white bait fritters - nothing in Australia will ever beat those!

On the drive to Hamilton don't forget to divert off the motorway at Pocono for a huge icecream.

[shed]

ooh Pixie Caramels!!

and caramel chews.

and snifters.

[Wondermum]

On the drive to Hamilton don't forget to divert off the motorway at Pocono for a huge icecream.

Mmmm sounds like a great idea! Thanks

[AM]

PROPER vogels bread!
Pixie caramel balls
lotsa fish n chups
Whittakers White choc with macadamias
Macs Ginger Beer (any macs beer actually)
Alison Holsts Decadent Delight museli

My auntie lives in Morrinsville!:)

Have a great trip!

[AM]

If you are going to NZ you have to splurge on at least one meal of white bait fritters - nothing in Australia will ever beat those!

On the drive to Hamilton don't forget to divert off the motorway at Pocono for a huge icecream.

Pokeno??

[luckymama]

oooh everything :D

Gizmo, go to your local coles, you can buy the marshmallow eggs here, we just bought some the other day YUMMO!

[Nickyps]

Hey don't forget

Jelly tip ice creams
Goody goody gum drops ice cream
Orange chocolae chip ice cream
L&P
Mellowpuff - You can currently get rocky road & banoffi pie flavoured ones too
Perky Nanas
Kumara chips
Peanut slabs
Minties
Sniffters
Tangy fruits
Pineapple lumps

[Nickyps]

Oh, and don't forget to pick up a 'Edmonds Cookbook', to take home with you. All self respecting Kiwi's have a copy!

[*Chels*]

Oh, and don't forget to pick up a 'Edmonds Cookbook', to take home with you. All self respecting Kiwi's have a copy!

:o I dont!Better get Mum to bring one over for me!!

Also go shopping at T&T. Mum buys all Rileys clothes from there!And I get heaps of people asking if they are from Pumpkin Patch!!

[Wondermum]

Thanks Nickyps... :D everytime I read these new lists of goodies I start getting butterflies :smiliedance: YUMMO!!!

I already have my Edmonds cookbook :thumbsup: best cookbook ever!

[Ky]

Don't forget to buy a good supply of Sunshine Pegs! Aussie ones are cr@p (cr@p) and get really brittle in the sun quickly ...

Krispa Corn Chips - the puffed corn ones ... salt and vinegar mmmmm

Eta chips - the big taste always gets through

Whitlocks tomato sauce

Pig out on kumara and pumpkin - they are really bland here :(

Buy a leg of Hogget or mutton ... so much better and tastier than lamb

Get plenty of the marshmallow easter eggs with yolks

And definitley ... stop at Pokeno for an ice-cream! And a real burger - one with melted unprocessed cheese, tasty egg, yummy salad, scrumptious meat pattie and bacon with flavour! *wipes drool from chin*

Shop heaps at Farmers and T & T ... come home with a bag full of Teeny Weeny clothing!

[Wondermum]

Krispa Corn Chips - the puffed corn ones ... salt and vinegar mmmmm

YES :smiliedance: these are one of my favorites for sure! I've been hanging out for these for quite a while!

[luckymama]

bluebird cheese and onion chips
country goodness sour cream dips
signature range veggie chips
LAMB - ooohhhhhhhhhh NZ lamb *drool*
choc tops
sour cream and potato salad from woolworths deli
oh man i am hungry, i cant think of anymore right now, but these are my favs

oooooh and cookie time cookies, the choc chip and the afghan ones *drool*

[luckymama]

YES :smiliedance: these are one of my favorites for sure! I've been hanging out for these for quite a while!

oooh yes me too!!!!!!!!

Ohhh and fellow kiwis check this (http://www.kiwifinefoods.com.au/) out :D you are gonna love me :p

[Jo9999]

I just got back on Sunday, as space was limited I bought back chips (O'ryans, burger rings and grain waves), marshmellow yoke easter eggs and pinky easter eggs, nestles reduced cream dip and that was about all :(
My first meal was fish and chips. I also got to have a roast lamb.
I couldn't get over how much house prices have gone up since I left!

[luckymama]

oh you are lucky, i wanna go back to NZ and eat so bad :yes:

[Leanda]

Oh man, my mouth is watering!

Hubby has a thing for Grain Waves and Griffins choc chippie biscuits and watties tomato sauce.

When I was pregnant I had massive cravings for tomato munchos and the large apricot yoghurt cookie time cookies. There's also nothing like a choc chip cookie time heated in the microwave!

I really miss my kiwi fish and chips too, especially the price. Why are they so expensive over here? I want to be able to order '2 scoops' of chips! Join forces with me and let's start a kiwi fish and chip shop chain!

We 'import' maggi onion soup with any visitors to and fro across the tasman, to make our dip. How weird you can get french onion here but not just plain onion.

BTW, SPAR shops in Brisbane have started stocking kiwi & sth african foods - rather expensive though!

[Shakey]

waitingformotherhood thanks for the link, we have a kiwi shop here on the cost too, well I only know of one in southport, i'm sure there is another one on the coast as well, I try not to buy from there cause its so expensive :eek:

oh i've got a couple of extra things to add

hard boiled sweets - especailly the acid drops and raspberry drops
green onion chippies are a must

[mom2jake]

Thanks Nickyps... :D everytime I read these new lists of goodies I start getting butterflies :smiliedance: YUMMO!!!

I already have my Edmonds cookbook :thumbsup: best cookbook ever!
Reading your YUMMY answers out to my Kiwi Df, He's getting goosepimples also...

We're heading to NZ on Wed to see family and I'm going to put on an order for a roast lamb...Yummy!!!

Chocolate in NZ is so much better...We also LOVE...
Perky Nanas
Pineapple Lumps
Pinky bars
Marshmallow easter eggs with yolk
L&P
Nestle scorched almonds
Milk Arrowroot biscuits
Sultana pasties

Also the Nada Bakery in Johnsonville is a must everytime we head back for a Raspberry jam turnover:D

[Shakey]

mom2bee you talking about Raspberry jam turnover's made me remeber

Donuts covered in cinamon and sugar with REAL cream in the middle, *inserts drool emoticon here*

[shed]

Oh, and don't forget to pick up a 'Edmonds Cookbook', to take home with you. All self respecting Kiwi's have a copy!

Yep, got mine. Its the only one I ever use.



Also go shopping at T&T. Mum buys all Rileys clothes from there!And I get heaps of people asking if they are from Pumpkin Patch!!

Baden has a whole batch of clothes from there. They are GORGEOUS. sooooo cute, little matching sets and the cutest denim stuff and cheeeeeeeeap. Me and mum went there and I just kept adding to the pile!

[Wondermum]

WhaaHoo....:smiliedance: I'm off in less than a week! I'll be over there for almost a month :eek:

Thanks for all your ideas for the NZ goodies! I have jotted them all down... I am now armed and ready to go with my list... have to make the most of this trip as I don't know when I'll be going back again :D

I'll have to check out that T&T store too - was speaking with my sister over there about it and she said they have some pretty good sales and stuff so..... cool!!!

[caroll]

I would add cadbury chocolate as aussies don't know how to make nice chocolate!

[natasha]

green onion chippies are a must

Iv just eaten 2 packets of them!!! They're soooo nice!:yes:

[natasha]

Oh, if there is anything in particular that you just find it so hard to live without (like real cadbury choc):D , just send me a pm and I can send some over for you.:yes:

[NZMEL]

Well I'm off to NZ this Wednesday for almost 2weeks!! Can't wait to see family and friends :smiliedance:

My main reason for going back is to move our stuff out of storage, and up to my Mums house (Kaiwaka, Northland) and to also bring quite a bit back with me...I hope I have some room for a few kiwi menu specials like:
Whitlocks Tomato Sauce!
Lift Plus!
Chocolate..of course!

I can't wait to pig out on Fish n Chips, and get my nana to cook a roast lamb mmmmm she's the best at that! Oh yeah and I have to get some Kumara chips from Burger fuel, I think it will just be a holiday of eating at this rate!!

[NZMEL]

Sorry I posted the above in two threads as I thought it would fit in here more considering all I was talking about was yummy NZ food!!

Mel

[andie_pandie]

Reading all this yummy food reminded me of Roast Yams, when I arrived here I searched everywhere and they did not know what I was talking about.

I said yummy veges that looked red/purpley and looked like caterpillas.

I loved them........

[Shakey]

Reading all this yummy food reminded me of Roast Yams, when I arrived here I searched everywhere and they did not know what I was talking about.

I said yummy veges that looked red/purpley and looked like caterpillas.

I loved them........

lol Yams remind me of huhu grubs :barf:

[andie_pandie]

LOL - They are definately not yummy. Then we can get onto Wetas............ Now they are scary.....They used to be in our grape vine and they tried to always get me.

[Shakey]

ewwwww weta's they freak me out, they are so ugly :eek: and just come out from no where

always used to find them in the wood pile when I had to bring the wood in, glad I don't have to do that any more

[andie_pandie]

They are so prehistoric looking thats for sure. Woodpiles you are likely to find snakes here though, we had a snake in some rubble when we built a pool that was scary too.

LOL - Food to Weta's to Snakes.

Snakes are food - in a sweet type of way hehe.

So which part of the Long White Cloud are you from?

[Shakey]

i'm a south islander lol

from ChCh, DH is a JAFFA :laughing:

[andie_pandie]

From Palmy North, spent a year at Burnham when I was little so I know how cold that is in lovely CCH. Hubby's nickname is Jaffa (Redhead) how funny is that.

[Shakey]

I take it one of ya parents were in the army?

[AM]

Yams! Yum. I haven't had them for years...

[QTB]

The only thing im reallllllllllllllllly missing like almost dying without lol is

LIFT PLUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i used to drink about 3-4 bottles a day before we moved here... now i miss it like crazy!!!

[andie_pandie]

Nope, I stayed with my Aunty and Uncle for a while and he was. I was only young in standard 3 from memory.


I take it one of ya parents were in the army?

[andie_pandie]

The only thing im reallllllllllllllllly missing like almost dying without lol is

LIFT PLUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i used to drink about 3-4 bottles a day before we moved here... now i miss it like crazy!!!

Gosh, that is a lot of fizzy drink lol, probably a good thing.

[andie_pandie]

Oh I just remembered something........................


Red Heart Lollies, Anaseed Balls, so many yummy lollies that we don't get here.

Yes Yams, Roasted and squishy in the middle.....