02/06/2026
Congratulations to Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market regulars Hōhepa Hawkes Bay for winning a number of awards at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards and the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards 2026 and once again being named For the BYD Auto New Zealand Sustainability Champion 👏
🎉 Big Congratulations to the Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay Team! 🧀
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that one of our local producers, Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay has swept a fantastic collection of awards at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards and the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards 2026!
Gold Medal Winners:
Hōhepa Danbo
Hōhepa Blue
Herb Quark
Milk
For the second year in a row, Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay has also been named BYD Auto New Zealand Sustainability Champion. The judges highlighted their longstanding commitment to organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farming, while producing exceptional quality food and creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. A combination that truly is “hard to beat.”
This success is a beautiful reflection of the care, skill, and dedication that flows from the land and the herd, right through to the hands that craft every cheese with legacy and intention. It’s a true celebration of community, purposeful work, and exceptional quality.
Ngā mihi nui to the entire Hōhepa team - from the farm to the dairy - and to everyone who supports this incredible mahi.
Congratulations, Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay! 🌱🥛🧀✨