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Christchurch's Luciano Marcolino was crowned New Zealand's best barista at the national championships in Wellington yesterday.
A nine-strong field contested the final after regional competitions held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
They each had to prepare four short espressos, four cappuccinos and four signature drinks. Mr Marcolino, of Luciano Espresso Bar in Christchurch, will travel to Copenhagen next month to represent New Zealand at the world championships.
