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Wellington baker launches unusual pie competition inspired by cancer diagnosis

A Wellington baker has started a competition to find the weirdest pie creation.

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Wellington baker Joe Player has launched a competition for unusual pie flavours, including entries like banana satay with candied almond. The initiative was sparked by Player's own stage four cancer diagnosis. The competition invites people to submit their most unconventional pie ideas.

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Banana satay with candied almond – hunt on for NZ's weirdest pie

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