The golden arches appeared for the first time in New Zealand at Cobham Court, Porirua.
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Food in the 20th century
The pavlova - that frothy, baked confection of egg whites and sugar - has long been seen as an icon of New Zealand cuisine; its place of origin has been debated with Australians for just as long in one of the many instances of trans-Tasman rivalry. Read the full article
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Before the 1960s, New Zealanders had a limited choice both of venue and of food if they wanted to dine
Main image: Eating pizza in Queenstown
Pizza became a popular form of fast food in the 1970s when chains such as Pizza Hut opened. Hotels and restaurants picked up on the demand for pizza and served it as part of the regular fare.
