Been plenty of mention of pies today so time for a thread.
I did a search of 'New Zealands Best Pie' and got 1 response Bumcakes - the best thread in the universe so seems to be an opening.
I've lived in Wellington for about 9 years off my life in two stints and have never found anyone claiming to have Wellington's local or best pie. The closest thing is Mr Buns yellow pastry mince and cheese as far as I can tell and that was just average.
All other small towns and centres have pies of mention. I think it's time some of those get there 1 min of Vorb fame before being savaging torn to pieces for coming from whichever horrible place their from.
I came from Taradale, we had Heaven's bakery. They won a pie prize in the 90's and I'm sure it's still advertised today. Their standard pies were good but then they got too fancy.
Also I have a very strong view blue cheese doesn't belong in pies.