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What are some popular desserts in New Zealand?


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New Zealanders love hokey pokey ice cream and pavlova, a meringue-based dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Stone fruit and fruit salads with kiwifruit, feijoas, and passionfruit are also favourites.

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