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Grinning Gecko Cheese Co.

Name: Grinning Gecko Cheese Co.
Address: 81 Port Road, Te Kamo, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand, Northland, NZ
Telephone: 09 459 6060
Location: Grinning Gecko Cheese Co.

Grinning Gecko Cheese Co. was an award-winning Whangārei cheesemaker, founded by Catherine and James McNamara in 2013 · They crafted diverse organic cow's and goat's milk cheeses, earning national and international accolades before ceasing production in early 2023 Gold, Gold Medal · Winner, Champion Original Cheese Award

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Their Story

Grinning Gecko Cheese Co. was founded by James and Catherine McNamara. Around six years prior to August 2019, Catherine, who had a background in human resources, began to explore a career change, eventually choosing cheese over chocolate after taking a cheese course. James, an engineer, joined her…

What They Make

Brie
Camembert
Farmhouse Caraway Seed
Farmhouse Cumin & Garlic
Farmhouse Hot Chilli
Feta
Halloumi
Hātea (Whero and Mā)
Kau Piro
Parihaka
Quark
Ricotta
Woolleys Bay Havarti
Truffle Brie

Awards & Recognition

Gold Medal — Gold
Champion Original Cheese Award — Winner
New Zealand's Top Cheesemaker — Winner(2017)
World's Biggest Cheese Competition — Awarded

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How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Whangarei Growers Market

Northland·Saturday

Direct Sales

81 Port Road, Te Kamo, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand

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