Kiwis have always been among the world's biggest ice cream fans, and this year's Ice Cream and Gelato Awards promises to push the flavour boundaries.

Mince & Cheese Pie Gelato, Jelly Tip Brownie Gelato, Hokey Pokey Ice Cream and Kawakawa, Manuka Honey and Ginger Ice Cream are among the flavours being assessed, with creations being judged across 15 key categories. 

Chief judge Geoff Scott had the job of taste-testing the flavours and he says this year's savoury flavours offer a different experience.

"I don't know if it's going to race off the shelves, but it's certainly really interesting."

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