The hunt is on for the perfect banger.

More than 40 judges have sampled 500 of them and have narrowed it down to 15.

Devro Great NZ Sausage competition head judge, Kathy Paterson told Rachel Smalley the judges are looking for a fantastic flavour that you'd buy and take home.

"So we're looking for one that tastes of meat obviously, that's go to be the hero. And then we are looking for well balanced other favouring."

Paterson said the winner will be announced next Friday.

LISTEN ABOVE AS KATHY PATERSON SPEAKS WITH RACHEL SMALLEYF