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Welcome! This is where we share updates, insights, and stories across the Mountain River Community.


Farm To Chefs Plate Community Story In Selwyn District
We wanted to share this Mountain River Venison 'Farm To Chefs Plate' story from Selwyn District in the South Island of New Zealand. In just over two minutes we travel from the Whyte Farming Company, to Mountain River Venison, onto Merchant Of Venison and then to the Black Door Bar and Eatery restaurant in Selwyn. Thank you to Selwyn District for making this available. Selwyn stretches across the great Canterbury Plains and is bounded by the Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers, with
Jul 26, 20212 min read


Thank You Tristan At Smokey T's BBQ
You got to see Tristan at work at our last community meeting at the Dunsandel Community Centre. And everyone loved the BBQ!! What a fine way to end the session. So thanks to Tristan and team. Smokey T's Barbecue joint has become one of the most popular new upbeat restaurants in Christchurch city, selling out most days since opening a permanent outlet down Cashel Street. Owner/Pitmaster Tristan Anderson is a former executive chef, who managed 32 chefs across several Christchur
Jul 21, 20211 min read
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