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New Zealand cuisine
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The cuisine of New Zealand is largely driven by local ingredients and seasonal variations. As an island nation with a primarily agricultural economy, New Zealand yields produce from land and sea. Similar to the cuisine of Australia, the cuisine of New Zealand is a diverse British-based cuisine, with Mediterranean and Pacific Rim influences as the country has become more cosmopolitan.
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Country or region | New Zealand |
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National dishes | Fish and chips, meat pie |
National drinks | Beer, coffee, lemonade, wine |
See also | Beer in New Zealand, list of restaurants in New Zealand, Māori cuisine, pub food, wine in New Zealand |
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Historical influences came from British cuisine and Māori culture. Since the 1970s, new cuisines such as New American cuisine, Southeast Asian, East Asian, and South Asian have become popular.