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New Zealand cuisine is derived from the country's local produce, mainly from the bounty of the land and sea. This means that seafood, vegetables and meat and dairy products are the main elements of New Zealand cooking. The recipes are often similar to that of Australia, with British, Mediterranean and Pacific influences.
Tea, fish-and-chips, wine, and barbecued meat are among New Zealanders' favorites. Dinner is the most important meal for the locals and they favor take-aways over home cooking.