Wow, so this is what happens when AirNZ does away with J on most of their trans-Tasman flights - QF's once-decent product goes way, waaaay downhill. It's really depressing to see just how bad that food looks. And that hideous tray! So they don't even stretch to a tablecloth these days? Even US domestic first usually manages that still!
As far as I'm aware NZ's catering on their remaining trans-Tasman flights that do still feature business class is still pretty good, and of course Emirates serves up lots of impressive fare too, so it's surprising that QF feels it can afford to be quite so complacent. Aren't we constantly being told about how competitive the Tasman is?
Hope the next flight is a better one for you