The long-standing debate over the origins of the lamington is heating up once again.

This time, New Zealand’s beloved chocolate brand, Whittaker’s, is teaming up with Tokyo Lamington to give the trans-Tasman rivalry a sweet new twist.

This collaboration presents three limited-edition lamingtons inspired by Whittaker’s signature chocolate blocks. Each flavour aims to highlight the best of Australian and New Zealand tastes while inviting the public to decide once and for all: Who really owns the lamington?

The lineup includes:

• The Coconut Block Lamington – Inspired by Whittaker’s Coconut Block, this lamington delivers a rich, creamy coconut flavour wrapped in chocolate.

• The Creamy Milk Lamington – A tribute to New Zealand’s favourite Whittaker’s block, this lamington brings smooth, velvety milk chocolate to the classic treat.

• The People’s Choice Lamington – A flavour selected by the public, ensuring that the final say in this debate lies with the people.

“At Tokyo Lamington, we’re all about reimagining the classic lamington, and we couldn’t be more excited to work with Whittaker’s to settle The Great Lamington Debate,” says Tokyo Lamington’s team.

With limited availability, these lamingtons won’t be on the shelves for long. Whether you’re Team Australia or Team New Zealand, one thing is certain—this collaboration is raising the stakes, and the cakes, on this iconic dessert rivalry.

Find out more here.