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What's driving the attention

Interest in Levain Bakery surged after it won the supreme award at the NZ Pie Awards and drew media attention.

Levain Artisan Bakery caught nationwide attention after winning the supreme award for its bacon and egg pie at the 2026 New Zealand Pie Awards, resulting in a 1,000% spike in searches. The bakery's story includes overcoming challenges like a previous closure and significant community support, which is reflected in articles discussing both the award and the owner's emotional response to past hardships.