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Where to find New Zealand’s best cafés

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New Zealand’s best cafe serves organic coffee roasted in Dunedin and its menu includes raw and vegan dishes. And after only six months in business, it’s beaten more than 700 rivals for the title of the country’s top cafe. The … Read More

awards, Cafe, cafe guide, coffee, Drury, organic, Queenstown, South Island, Tauranga, vegan, Waiuku, Wellington

5 choice cafes in Wellington

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Wellington boasts so many excellent cafes, it’s no wonder some don’t feature in the national Cafe of the Year awards despite being consistent top performers. Choice editor Kit Packer is a frequent visitor to Wellington and has selected five excellent … Read More

awards, Cafe, cafe guide, coffee, Cuba Street, Lambton Quay, Lower Hutt, Petone, Te Aro, Wellington

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