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Behind-the-scenes stories, chef interviews, food culture, and the latest from across all our brands.

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Featured April 28, 2026

The Art of Asian-European Fusion: A Haogood Philosophy

How our chefs blend two culinary traditions into something entirely new. A deep dive into the creative process behind every dish at Jungle 8, Lucky 8, and Mr Hao.

Chef Marcus

Chef Marcus Rivera

Group Executive Chef

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Behind the Scenes Apr 25, 2026

Meet Chef Marcus: Jungle 8's Creative Force

From Michelin kitchens in London to Auckland's wildest dining concept...

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Sustainability Apr 22, 2026

Our Zero-Waste Kitchen Initiative

How we're reducing food waste across all six venues by 60%...

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Food & Culture Apr 18, 2026

Dumpling Masterclass with Mr Hao

Join us for an inside look at how we make 2,000 dumplings by hand every day...

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Events Apr 15, 2026

Jungle 8 Turns Two: Birthday Bash Recap

A wild night celebrating two years of bold flavours and tropical vibes...

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Recipes Apr 12, 2026

Lucky 8's Famous Chilli Oil — Home Recipe

Our head chef shares the secret recipe for the condiment everyone asks about...

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News Apr 8, 2026

Lucky 8 Wellington — Now Open!

Our newest venue brings the Lucky 8 experience to the capital city...

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Food & Culture Apr 5, 2026

The Story Behind Lucky 8's Red Lanterns

How Chinese symbolism and modern design create our signature ambiance...

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Behind the Scenes Apr 1, 2026

From Farm to Fork: Our Local Suppliers

We visit three NZ farms that supply our kitchens with the freshest produce...

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Recipes Mar 28, 2026

Make Mr Hao's Pork & Chive Dumplings at Home

Step-by-step guide to our most popular dumpling variety...

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Events Mar 25, 2026

Wine Pairing Dinner at Jungle 8 — Recap

A sold-out evening of five courses paired with NZ's finest wines...

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News Mar 20, 2026

Hao Good Club Hits 10,000 Members

Our loyalty programme milestone and what's coming next for members...

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Sustainability Mar 15, 2026

Our Partnership with Auckland City Mission

How the Feed Forward programme is making a difference in our community...

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