A record 4336 pies will battle it out tomorrow for the accolade of New Zealand's top pie...
Asian bakeries were responsible for just 5% of entries 10 years ago. This year, the figure was 70%.
Competition is in 11 categories: mince and gravy; chicken and vegetable; gourmet meat; bacon and egg; gourmet fruit; steak, vegetable and gravy; steak and cheese; vegetarian; mince and cheese; seafood; and commercial pie.
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