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Over The Moon Dairy Co.
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Their Story
Over The Moon Dairy Co. was founded in 2007 by Sue Arthur. After more than 20 years in the South Waikato region, Sue's passion for dairy products led her to travel nationally and internationally, experiencing and sampling a vast world of cheese. Her dream was to excite the New Zealand public with…
What They Make
- Fresh Cheeses: Volcano (buffalo milk), Marinated Goat Curd, Goat Curd, Ricotta, Halloumi
- Soft White Mould Cheeses (The Softies): OMG Triple Cream Brie, Galactic Gold (washed rind), Cow's Milk Camembert, Black Truffle Brie, Double Delight Brie (Cow's & Goat's Blend), Goat Camembert, Burgundy Moon (washed rind with Merlot grape skins and seeds), Aroha Camembert, Apollo Turmeric Brie, Pink Peppercorn Brie, Smoked Chilli Camembert
- Semi-Hard Cheeses: Farmhouse Romano, Red Planet, Just Ewe, Just Kidding, Southern Cross (unique four-milk blend of buffalo, sheep, cow, and goat milk), The Black Sheep (sheep's milk cheese coated with smoked paprika), Tomme (Buffalo and Goat Milk blend), Wensleydale, Cumin Sheep Pecorino
- Blue Cheeses (The Blues): Buffalo and Cow Blue, Creamy Blue, Goat Blue, Willton, Sheep Blue
- Hampers (including themed options like Blokes Basket, Wine Lovers, Celebrating You, House Favourites, Tools Down, and Build-Your-Own Hamper)
- Pantry Items (e.g., Gee's Black Truffle Spread, other gourmet accompaniments)
- Accessories (e.g., cheese accessories)
- Cheesemaking Equipment (e.g., rennet, cultures for home use)
- Gift Vouchers
Awards & Recognition
- Cuisine New Zealand Champion of Cheese Awards — Gold Medal(2008)
- Cuisine New Zealand Champion of Cheese Awards — Two Silver Medals(2008)
- World Champion Cheese Contest — Best of Class for Tomme(2010)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Gold Medal for Cow's Milk Camembert(2023)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Bronze Medal for Gee's Black Truffle Spread(2023)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Gold Medal for Halloumi(2025)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Silver Medal for Creamy Blue(2025)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Silver Medal for Smoked Chilli Camembert(2025)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Silver Medal for Pink Peppercorn Brie(2025)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Bronze Medal for Goat Feta(2025)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Bronze Medal for Double Delight(2025)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Bronze Medal for OMG Triple Cream Brie(2025)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Bronze Medal for Black Truffle Brie(2025)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Bronze Medal for Buffalo Cow Blue(2025)
- New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards — Thermoflo Champion Washed Rind for Galactic Gold(2025)
More from Over The Moon Dairy Co.
Factory & Deli Tasting RoomCheesemaking Viewing (factory window, Mon-Thu 10 am-12 pm, call ahead to confirm)Cheese Tower ConsultationConference Room HireNew Zealand Cheese School (group courses, group tours, teambuilding, private cheesemaking classes)Talk & Taste ToursDIY Feta-Making WorkshopsDIY Camembert-Making WorkshopsDIY Halloumi-Making Workshops
How to Get Their Products
Direct Sales
33 Tirau Street, Putāruru 3411, New Zealand
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