The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover, the nation’s premier toasted sandwich contest, is back for a fifth year and commences tomorrow (13 April), ready to titillate taste buds right around the country.

The Great NZ Toastie Takeover is back for a fifth year with organisers again on the hunt for the country’s supreme toasted sandwich.

The South Island is once again home to the country’s tastiest toasted sandwich with a relatively new Blenheim eatery taking top honours in the Great NZ Toastie Takeover.

The 12 finalists battling for bragging rights in this year’s Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover have been revealed – and they show the country has well and truly upped its toasted sandwich game.

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This year we have introduced a new award - The People’s Choice Award - and your vote counts!

Pickles & cheese, cheese & pickles, is there a more perfect match 🧀🥒?

With the number & variety of entries on offer expanding this year, there has been an increase in vegan and vegetarian combinations.

It's never been easier to find a toastie near you!