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Backyard barbecue, 2007

Backyard barbecue, 2007

A barbecue is held in a suburban backyard in January 2007. Since the 1950s the barbecue has been a feature of the New Zealand summer. Modern backyards often have specially designated barbecue spaces and gas-fired barbecues such as the one in this picture. Barbecue cooking is typically seen as a role for males.

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Peter Clayworth, Picnics and barbecues – Picnic food and the barbecue, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/39309/backyard-barbecue-2007 (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Peter Clayworth, published 30 November 2012.

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Byong
05 June 2016
Greetings from Brazil! I have a question because it seems that in New Zealand, everyone uses a gas grill instead of the standard charcoal grill. Is there any difference in taste or flavor? I believe the charcoal smoke is what gives the barbecue flavor to meat and here in Brazil, is very rare to see a gas grill and never had the chance to try it. Best regards!