Ever since the very first NZ McDonald’s restaurant opened in Porirua (1976), McD's (or Macca’s as it's affectionately known) has become a Kiwi icon. Now with over 160 restaurants nationwide, McD's has 9000+ staff and is one of NZ's largest employers of youth. McD's evolved heaps over the years, going from a burgers and fries chain to offering modern spaces for family meals and kids parties. Along with burgers and breakfasts, you can also have cafe-style fare plus salads and fruit bags. In 2013, McD's thrilled die-hard fans by bringing back the long-awaited Georgie Pies in selected restaurants.