The Heke chef Sam Willstrop, co-founder Roanne Parker and chef Andrei Rotar.

The signature dishes of five Waiheke eateries have made it into the Iconic Auckland Eats annual list of the top 100 must-try dishes across the region.

The Heke, Too Fat Buns, The Local, Mint As and The Courtyard were voter favourites for 2026.

The Local owner Simon Pope says being included on the list for the fourth time alongside other prestigious restaurants is “an honour”.

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