Hayz At The Anchorage

03/06/2026

Huge thanks to Christian Hull for spending the evening with us and sharing a little taste of Murihiku with the world x💜

03/06/2026

Today while in town grabbing a few things, I came across these handmade bushcraft axes and tools at Mighty Meats 2018 in Invercargill, all created by a young local lad named David. 🪓🌿

David loves the outdoors, crafting, bushcraft, scavenging and creating things with his hands. From axes to flax work and other handmade creations, this is something he genuinely enjoys doing and it gives him purpose, creativity and a way to earn a little bit of pocket money while doing what he loves.

I ended up buying this wee axe myself because honestly, I just thought it was pretty cool and useful as winter sets in, but more than that, I wanted to support a young person putting themselves out there and creating something with their own hands in a world where that’s becoming rarer and rarer.

The lovely staff at Mighty Meats said they ring him every time something sells, and you could just see how much it means. 🥹

So if you’re in town and happen to pop into Mighty Meats, maybe take a wee look at his creations sitting on the counter. Sometimes supporting local isn’t always about big businesses, sometimes it’s about encouraging someone quietly finding their place in the world through creativity, craftsmanship and passion.

Keep creating, David. The world needs more people making things with their hands and heart 🤍

02/06/2026

FLAVOURS OF THE SOUTH: The Best Dining Experiences in the Lower South Island 🌟
Grateful to have Hayz At The Anchorage featured in the latest MiNDFOOD publication, showcasing the Best dining experiences in the lower South Island. To see our little corner of Motu Pōhue/Bluff and the kaupapa behind what we do shared across NZ and Australia is pretty special.
Huge thanks to the team at Great South and everyone involved for continuing to support and showcase Southland hospitality, kai and culture. Forever grateful for every opportunity to tell our story through food, manaakitanga and our people x 💜

You can check out the article here:

The lower South Island offers unforgettable dining, from award-winning restaurants to unknown gems showcasing local produce, seafood & stunning views.

01/06/2026

Lunch sorted |
Background waiata 🎤🎶- Jordyn with a why 🫶

31/05/2026

⚓️Hayz At The Anchorage PENSIONERS LUNCH SPECIAL ~ EST 2020 ⚓️
He really is the sweetest 🤍
We would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank Christian Hull for spending time with us here in Motupōhue/Bluff this weekend, sharing kai, kōrero and experiencing the kaupapa behind what we do both inside and outside of the wharekai/restaurant. After hearing about our fortnightly kaumātua lunches and community mahi, Christian quietly chose to make a donation towards helping us continue this kaupapa 🥹, something we genuinely appreciated and never expected. From myself, our team and our kaumātua community, thank you for your kindness, generosity and support x ❤️
This week’s Kaumātua Lunch Menu is as follows 🍽️
🕦 Thursday 4th June 2026 |11:30am - 2pm
📍86 Gore Street, Bluff 9814
📞 03 2127670
At Hayz, we cherish the opportunity to serve you all, and create a warm space where friendships and connections can flourish.

This weeks Set Menu -
✨ SOUP✨$5
⚓️Potato / Carrot & Parsnip Soup, served with a warm bread bun & butter.
Proudly sponsored by Kiwiharvest

✨MAINS ✨$15
⚓️Crispy battered Fish served with fries, garden side salad and Anchorage tartare sauce.
Proudly Sponsored by Fresh Is Best Ltd
⚓️Rissole’s served with buttery mash potatoes, mashed parsnips & carrots, peas, and lashings of gravy.
Proudly Supported by Deer to Care

✨DESSERTS✨$8
⚓️Spiced Apple and sultana Crumble, topped lashings of fresh whipped cream, served with vanilla ice-cream.
Proudly sponsored by Hank and Kiwiharvest
⚓️Ice-cream Sundae, topped with whipped cream and your choice of flavoured sauce.

See you soon at Hayz At The Anchorage 💫
Ngā mihi nui to our generous sponsors at Fresh Is Best, KiwiHarvest, Deer to Care, Talleys Ltd and Hank - The Golden Age Tavern and Christian Hull. Building stronger communities together collectively 💜

31/05/2026

Whakapapa | Local Stories | Tradition | Culture | Kai Experience with Hayz 💜 Bluff NZ | Motu Pohue

31/05/2026

Local Foraging 🍃

29/05/2026

We had the pleasure in welcoming a special guest this evening 🤩 A night filled with Kai, kaupapa and genuine connection x

27/05/2026

Big Happy birthday to our Head chef Mirren today🥳 Our girl is A force to be reckoned with. Thanks for holding it down through all the chaos Miz, the pressure, the laughs and the madness that hospitality brings 😂
We appreciate everything you do for our wee Team 💜
Rā whanau Kia koe ehoa, Hope you have the best day Mizza, We love ya x 💫

27/05/2026

Karengo washes up in abundance regularly around our coastlines after big winds | Natures powerhouse 🌊