One of the best things about a Kiwi summer undoubtedly is firing up the barbecue and frying up some sausages.
It doesn't matter what kind of sausage you like - meat-free, or full Angus - New Zealand has a plethora of sausage goodness to offer in 2020.
And now you can add the best banger in the country to your summer menu, as an Auckland butcher has taken out the top spot in The Great New Zealand Sausage Competition.
Grey Lynn Butchers' Swedish-inspired Isterband sausage was announced as the Supreme Award winner last night during a virtual awards ceremony.
Aunt and nephew team Lucia and Eddie Rodrigues, owners of Grey Lynn Butchers, are self-taught and have worked tirelessly to establish their shop in the central city.