Burger Nation
25 February - 29 March 2026
Burger Nation, presented by McClure’s Pickles and brought to life by Cook & Nelson, is Aotearoa’s nationwide celebration of burgers. Each year, hundreds of chefs, restaurants, cafés, bars and food trucks from across the country create limited-time burgers, showcasing creativity, flavour and local hospitality from Northland to the deep South.
A National Burger Celebration 🍔
More than a competition, Burger Nation is a nationwide celebration of burgers and the incredible hospo community that brings them to life.
It’s your excuse to try somewhere new, back your local, and taste your way around the country with winners decided by the people who matter most: you.
Order one. Share one. Debate your favourites.
Most importantly, get out there & support local hospo.
Shop the Burger Nation Collection
How to get involved
Getting involved in Burger Nation is easy:
Head to burgernation.nz
Pick a burger (or three), head to a participating venue and start tasting your way around Aotearoa.
Once you’ve eaten, jump online and score the burgers because the winners are decided by the people whose opinions matter most: you.
Eat well, vote wisely, and repeat as often as necessary.
Cooking With McClure's Pickles
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McClure's Vege Smash Burger
These meat-free burger patties by Kelly Gibney are full of rich, savoury flavour and will be an absolute crowd pleaser. Serve with a big dollop of the zingy pickle and pesto sauce and some homemade kūmara fries.
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Smash Burgers with McClure's Sweet & Spicy Pickles
This is the only way to make burger patties. The burger sauce is an absolute must-do. Our recipe makes a double patty burger for extra decadence. By Kelly Gibney.
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Fish & McClure's Pickle Burgers with Tzatziki and Sesame Slaw
Golden crispy fish, zesty pickles, and creamy tzatziki, paired with smoky grilled veg and a nutty sesame slaw — a vibrant, flavour-packed twist on a classic.
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