This is all based on your opinions and likes. Try both of them and decide for yourself.
smoked haddock and cod
HAKE
Haddock is a kind of fish that belongs to the cod family. It is known for its flaky white flesh and mild flavor, making it a popular choice for cooking in dishes like fish and chips or fish chowder. Haddock is commonly found in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Traditionally, Cod was always used in Fish & Chips. Since fish stocks have been depleted, it is more common now to have Haddock.
Cod is a codfish. Scrod is strips or fillets of very young cod or haddock prepared for the restaurant trade.
These fish are of the order Gadiformes, commonly known as cod-like fishes. This order includes species like cod, whiting, pollack, and haddock, which are known for their importance in commercial fisheries.
Scrod, also known as cod or haddock is kosher.
Cod and Haddock
A Scrod is young Atlantic codfish or haddock.
I have found cod is a good second choice as haddock is not available in New Zealand.
Not really. They are from different genera. On your plate, however, they are somewhat similar, with pollack being a less expensive alternative to the over-fished cod and haddock.