New Zealand's long-standing love affair with the humble meat pie has been well documented throughout history, with some even going so far as to label it New Zealand's national dish.
But with more and more Kiwis swapping out the traditional "meat and three veg" diet for a more environmentally sustainable, vegan lifestyle - the traditional meat pie has been given a somewhat controversial makeover at this year's Supreme Vegan Pie Awards.
Vegan Society national coordinator Amanda Sorrensen told Mike Hosking on NewstalkZB that demand is growing "exponentially".
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"One third of Kiwis are cutting down on meat or cutting it out entirely. Vegan pies are exploding all over the place."