You’ve got all summer to make your way through the best ice creams and gelato the country has to offer

Summer calls for tasting the country’s finest ice creams and gelatos, a time for discovering exciting new flavour combinations.

Keep an eye out for special promotions during NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Week, which runs from 5th to 12th November.

DEEP SOUTH ICE CREAM
With snow-capped mountains and lush rolling pastures, the South Island produces some of the best milk and cream. Ice cream expert Deep South has been combining quality dairy with other delicious ingredients to create luscious, premium ice creams since 1978. Available at your local supermarket. Taste the spirit of the South this summer. deepsouthicecream.co.nz

ISLAND GELATO CO.
Waiheke favourite Island Gelato Co blends traditional Italian craft, a creative approach to flavour and local sourcing to produce multi-award-winning gelato and sorbets. With a 25-medal haul this year, Island Gelato was crowned Category Champions for both ‘Best Gelato’ and ‘Best Chocolate’ in New Zealand. Find Island Gelato on the island or in one of its multiple Auckland locations. islandgelato.co.nz

PURE NZ ICE CREAM
PURE believes in purity, provenance and sustainability — meaning its flavours are naturally intense. Carefully selected ingredients include 72 per cent dark Belgian chocolate and premium cocoa powder, so you can be sure that only the finest produce is used to handcraft your serve of creamy deliciousness. Try the best-selling Vanilla Bean flavour this summer. purenzicecream.com

LITTLE ’LATO
Every small batch of Little ’Lato’s gelato is churned to velvety perfection — just as founder Hannah Wood learnt how in Italy. It has earned this crafter of award-winning and plant-based gelato the title of New Zealand’s Best Gelato from 2020 to 2022 and the trophy in the Dairy-Free category at this year’s NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards. Find Little ’Lato scooping nationwide and in stockists throughout the North Island. littlelato.nz

MOTUEKA CREAMERY
Crafted with fresh milk and cream and top-notch fruit and flavours, Motueka Creamy produces a premium ice cream that’s the real deal. From classic vanilla to exotic passionfruit, every scoop is a taste of pure joy. Experience the essence of New Zealand ice cream – made to share. Available at your local supermarket. motuekacreamery.co.nz

G’nature
Thanks to its Vanilla flavour being named Supreme Champion at this year’s NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards, G’nature is the country’s top ice cream maker. G’nature ice creams are made in Paeroa using quality New Zealand milk and natural colours and flavours. Flavours include Vanilla, Green Tea, Triple Chocolate and Twin Berries. Find them at New World supermarkets. gnature.co.nz

GIAN’S SORBETES
Discover Gian’s Sorbetes, where the traditions of the Philippines and Asia blend seamlessly with Italian craftsmanship. These artisanal frozen treats are a perfect fusion of heritage and innovation. Try the award-winning Calamansi and Manuka Honey Sorbet — a testament to cultural fusion and the art of frozen indulgence.
sorbetes.co.nz

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