Let’s settle the debate. What is New Zealand’s best pie and why?

WRITE ON STUFF: It’s getting close to lunchtime and your cravings are kicking in. Your is stomach grumbling. You need food.

But a sandwich or a salad is not going to satisfy your hunger today. Only one thing will – an iconic, tasty Kiwi pie.

But what flavour will you reach for? A classic, steak and cheese? Bacon and egg? Vege or vegan?

Pie lovers are spoilt for choice, but everyone has a favourite.

Judges weighed in on the debate at the Bakels NZ Pie Awards on Tuesday. Tauranga baker Patrick Lam’s roast duck, onion and mushroom pie was named overall Supreme Pie and won the Gourmet Meat category. It was Lam’s 8th Supreme title. Previous Supreme pie winning entries for Lam have included his Mince & Cheese in 2019, Bacon & Egg in 2016 and another Gourmet Meat in 2017.

Now it’s your turn to weigh in on the discussion. We want you to tell us what your GOAT pie is and why?

What is your favourite type of pie? 

What do you like about it, and what makes it better than other pies?

Where is the best place to get your favourite type of pie? Is it a humble gas station, or somewhere a little more fancy? What makes your favourite pie shop special? 

Do you make your favourite yourself? Share your recipe. 

What other pies do you think deserve a mention that didn’t make your top spot? Why? 

In general, why do you love a classic, Kiwi pie? 

We’re looking for submissions of between 400 and 800 words to be published in Stuff Nation. To tell us what your favourite pie is, hit the contribute button. Share photos of yourself and your favourite pie for the best chance of your submission being published. App users email: stuffnation@stuff.co.nz.