16 Oct 2025

Who invented the mince and cheese pie?

From Nights, 8:45 pm on 16 October 2025

Our world-famous mince and cheese pie is a favourite in pie warmers up and down the motu.

So why do we have such a love for the mince and cheese pie, who came up with the idea of this classic combination - and how do you eat a pie on the move?

These are questions Newsroom Pro managing editor Jonathan Milne has been investigating, and he joins Emile Donovan.

The mince and cheese pie is a favourite for New Zealanders

The mince and cheese pie is a favourite for New Zealanders Photo: Goodtime Pies