The Hungry Rush

The Hungry Rush Straight-up delicious, handmade, NZ local food we all grew up on. Unapologetically done right! The Hungry Rush – Meet the Makers

Hospo’s in the blood.
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My old man ran McDonald’s for over 35 years, so you could say I was born into the game. There’s even a photo of me at 10 months old, chilling in the bath with a McD’s paper hat on! By 8, I was already flipping patties and racking fry’s. Wifey (award-winning Barista) and I spent 15+ years at Macca’s, both in franchise and corporate, before shifting gears into Kiwi hospo. I became GM of Lone Star NZ

, and later, Mum, Dad, Sara, and I brought Lone Star to Whangārei. We grew it, smashed it, and after selling up, we knew one thing: it was time to do our own thing. That’s how The Hungry Rush was born. It started in Whangārei as a full-blown food truck passion project, a place where we bring together the best Kiwi classic food, done properly. No shortcuts. No mucking around! Then life throws you a curveball, and next thing you know you are packaging up and in 4 weeks we moved the whole family to Ohakune! What a trip! The special thing about this move is we are coming home to a place that the Rush family have been since the early 1900s. From farmers in Raetihi, to worked on the ‘bridge to nowhere’ and owning a Local bicycle shop … Its time to continue the family legacy

So now, The Hungry Rush has found its new home in Ohakune. Fresh mountain air, good people, and plenty of hungry bellies to feed. Our mission hasn’t changed: We’re here to serve up the food we all grew up on, the way it’s meant to be… fresh, NZ local, handmade, and straight-up delicious. So pull up, grab a feed, and dig in! We got you


Angus & Sara Rush The team made in 1984

02/09/2026

The Pork _ _ Rib burger & Loaded fries, then wash it down with a Biscoff shake !! … Launching Saturday 5th Sep as part of our birthday celebration🎉🥳

02/09/2026

Throwback Wednesday, part two! … That was our launch date when we started as a food truck in Whangārei … Crazy the journey we have been on… 🤤🏎️ turning on year on 5th September

01/09/2026

Throwback Wednesday… 🤤🏎️ Turning one on 5th September!

31/08/2026

Random 📸 at the Hungry Rush … Turning One 5th Sep! #

26/08/2026

Over to you!! To win your share of a year’s worth of Hungry Rush, all you need to do is comment and tag someone you feel needs, wants or deserves 🤤🏎️… I mean, plead your case… It could be you 😂

There’ll be four winners that I will draw throughout the day on 5th September… Save the date and get commenting and Tagging

20/08/2026

Free Hungry Rush for a year?! … Are you nuts boy! … i’ll keep you posted on how I think the mechanics will work. But it’s fitting, one year celebration, so let’s give back a year!

Save the date Saturday 5th September … oh and BLUEEEEEE 🩵🩵🩵🩵

18/08/2026

🤤🏎️ is turning one!! … Crazy to think we are here already. Save the date. Saturday 5th September…

Stay tune for Part two🎉🥳

05/08/2026

Smashed … 🤤🏎️

Address

49 Clyde Street, Ohakune
Waiouru
4625

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8pm
Friday 11:30am - 9pm
Saturday 11:30am - 8pm
Sunday 11:30am - 8pm

Telephone

+64225096861

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