10 Things I Love about New Zealand

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1. NZ Pies, especially Columbus Cafe's Pot Pie

 2. Cafe Latte


3. L&P, NZ's beverage made by The Coca-Cola Company

4. Bush Walk close to city centre (Lover's Walk at Auckland Domain)

5. Strawberry Pickings



6. Hangi Traditional Maori food



7. Meeting people from around the world

8. Blue Sky, Blue Waters and Greenery Everywhere



9. Hitchhiking is safe in New Zealand

10. KiwiYo

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