City Eats
- Chamate - Asian fusion eatery in Swanson Street, with noodles made from scratch
- Manna Kitchen - Filipino food at Food Alley, and temporary closure of their Te Atatu store
- Hunger Burger - new burger shop on K'Road
Fringe Feeds - Ponsonby and Parnell
- Teddy's - refined bistro fare in Ponsonby where Moo Chow Chow used to be, from Oliver Scutts (NZ Rose Co, Annabel’s Wine Bar) and Rob Hill (1885)
- La Trattoria - puffier Roman-style pizzas as served in Argentina and Uruguay, from young Uruguayan Santiago de los Reyes, in Ponsonby where Il Buco used to be
- Cali Press - the second branch of the wholefood cafe from Sydney has opened in Parnell, with a revamped menu, including new toast toppings and smoothies
- Deadshot - Ponsonby bar from the people who opened Caretaker in Britomart, Heather Garland and Alistair Walker (opened 4 May)
Fringe Feeds - Mount Eden and Kingsland
- Love Exposure - Celeste Thornley and brothers Jasper and Ludo Maignot (Kiss Kiss, Happy Boy) bring their signature style to a new Vietnamese eatery in Mount Eden, with a simple menu from head chef Yeong Seon Choi (Cafe Hanoi, Saan and White & Wongs) and executive chef Hiroki Iwai (opened 1 May)
- Black Frog Cafe - "Kiwi kitchen with French accent" in Kingsland
- Bluebell's Cakery Kingsland - Carla Goodwin's cake business has a new flagship store in a bigger space in Kingsland, though this means the Eden Terrace and Takapuna branches have closed
Fringe Feeds - Eden Terrace and Newmarket
- Mentatz Fine - a higher end version of the ramen joint has opened in Newmarket
- Sushi Samurai - sushi bar in Eden Terrace
- Elemento Espresso - Kokako coffee, Hero sandwiches, Good Buzz kombucha and more in Newmarket
- 萬福源 - Harbin food in Newmarket
New Up North
- Common Ground - inventive cafe fare and good coffee in Browns Bay, including coffee alternatives such as matcha and activated charcoal lattes
- 21 Days - restaurant in Browns Bay
Further for Food
- Woolfy's - cafe in Highbrook from the owner of Scout
- Ambler - cafe and bistro in Point Chevalier
- Yolanda & Wolfe - coffee caravan in Hobsonville from baker and barista couple Amy and Chris Guy, serving Kokako organic coffee alongside glazed cinnamon rolls, doughnuts and sweet treats
- The Farmer's Daughter - Matakana/Omaha eatery from owner Kate Rose, with Josh Kucharik (Odette's, Hugo's Bistro) heading the kitchen
- Melt Burgers & Ribs - burgers and ribs in Beachlands
Coming
- Prans Soul Food - vegan food on K'Rd (opening 5 May)
- Xoong Kitchen - Chinese-Japanese fusion restaurant in Mount Eden where Molten used to be, from owners David Dau and Minh Lu, and executive chef Cameron Knox (opening 10 May)
- Egg & Spoon - cafe specialising in eggs and coffee at St Kevin's Arcade
- &Sushi - third branch of the cult sushi kitchen will be in the foyer of Britomart's Rabo building
- Toshi Royal Oak - Japanese restaurant in Royal Oak
Other
- Britomart bar Seven is offering pan-Asian high tea on Saturdays
- Auckland Night Markets is starting a new Wednesday night market in Remuera from 9 May
- Everybody Eats is crowdfunding for a permanent home for their "pay as you feel" restaurant using food which would otherwise be thrown out
- The winners of the Metro Peugeot Restaurant of the Year 2018 have been announced
- Organic and boutique dairy producers such as Happy Cow are struggling
Events
- Swiss Market Day (Saturday 5 May) - celebration of Swiss food and culture, including yodeling and St Bernard dogs, in Penrose
- Aoraki Pop-Up (Sunday 6 May) - showcase from a collective of chefs who appreciate local produce, in an initial 5-course menu at Hugo's Bistro
- La Cigale Night Market (Thursday 10 May) - European food trucks under fairy lights and heaters in Parnell
- [Added 27 May 2018: Amy's Secret Kitchen (21 May - 3 June) - pop-up with cupcakes and doggy treats at Ponsonby Central]
- Etta Pop-Up @ Culprit. (29 - 30 May) SOLD OUT event with food from Kiwi chef Hayden McMillan
- Bacon & Cheese (Thursday 7 June) - pop-up for bacon-lovers at the Fresh Factory, organised by Dominic van den Broek of Bacon & Dreams
- Winetopia (22 - 23 June) - exploration of New Zealand wines, talks, entertainment, and food pairings at Shed 10