Going crackers over a South Auckland vineyard restaurant

Going crackers over a South Auckland vineyard restaurant
John Hill is an unexpected find in Hunua. (Images: Helen van Berkel)
Helen van Berkel
South Auckland? That was pretty much the response of everyone when I discussed my plans for a vineyard lunch in a region not known for its wines. There are vineyards in the region – Āwhitu, Pūriri Hills – but since Villa Maria closed, the area has been sorely lacking in vine dining options. And then there’s John Hill. The family-owned vineyard and restaurant in John Hill Rd, Hunua, opened in 2013 and it’s the newest addition to my list of Auckland’s secret treasures. There is no John Hill: Geoff Davis and...

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