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Macauley to head NZIPIM

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Stephen Macauley, Chief executive, NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM)The former head of AGMARDT, Stephen Macauley, has been appointed by the New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM)  to the newly created role of chief executive.

NZIPIM is a membership based association for rural professionals who provide professional services for the primary sector.

In announcing the appointment, NZIPIM president, Wayne Allan, said: “We are delighted that Stephen will be leading the organisation at a time when industry sectors and government agencies are looking to NZIPIM to help the farming community work through a number of important issues. These include increased regulation of land use with respect to water quality and environmental performance, as well as the continued development and profitability of farming systems.

“Stephen’s past experience as general manager of the Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT), and his previous role as General Manager of the Retail Meat Industry Training Organisation and Retail Meat New Zealand, has him well placed to meet these challenges.

“There will be an increased demand for more qualified rural professionals and better assurance to farming communities of high standards for advice and related services.”

Macaulay says he is excited about joining NZIPIM and is looking forward to “the opportunities to develop and build the capability of the organisation, and working with NZIPIM members and the wider rural sector.”

Fresh meat for Wedderburn Sharp Blacks

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Six of New Zealand’s best butchers have been chosen to represent New Zealand in the 2013 Wedderburn Sharp Blacks team.

After a battle between the four remaining 2012 Wedderburn Sharp Blacks and six new challengers the best butchers overall were chosen.

The result was two new additions to the team, with all those from 2012 maintaining their positions. The 2013 team is: Paddy Kennedy, Allenton Meat Centre, Ashburton; Peter Martin, Mad Butcher Onehunga, Auckland; Peter Tuapawa, Victoria Park New World, Auckland; David Timbs, Peter Timbs Meats, Christchurch; Bruce van der Nett, Pak’nSave, Taupo; and Corey Winder, Ashby’s Fine Meats & Deli, Christchurch.

The Sharp Blacks compete annually and after two years of trans-Tasman rivalry, the new team will be competing in the first tri-nation competition  – New Zealand, Australia and Great Britain – in 2013.

Newcomers to the competition, Britain, will be raising the stakes making the 2013 test match the most competitive yet.

Competition organiser Kim Doran, from Retail Meat New Zealand, says with Britain entering the mix the competition has reached new heights for the industry.

“The test has become a highly anticipated event on the industry calendar and with the new addition of Britain things will only become more exciting.”

Building these international relationships can only be a good thing for the New Zealand meat industry,” says Doran.

Earlier this year, the current team lost by only a fraction to Australia which means the new team will be looking for redemption in 2013.

The 2013 tri-nation match will be held in Wanaka on 9 March.

Hunt for 2012 best NZ sausage begins

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New Zealand sausage makers are trialling their best recipes in anticipation of the 2012 Devro New Zealand Sausage Competition. Entries have just opened for the competition, organised by Retail Meat NZ and sponsored by Devro, Kerry Ingredients and Alto Packaging, which has been running in New Zealand for 19 years. Finalists will be judged between 7-9 November and stand a chance of winning the top trophies held in the picture by Corey Winder, last year’s Supreme Award winner, plus other prizes. Find out more …

New Zealand’s young retail butcher of the year

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New Zealand’s young butchers have been competing for the 2012 Alto Young Butcher of the Year title.

After an intense day of Grand Final competition, Peter Tuapawa, from Victoria Park New World in Auckland, narrowly beat Abigail Smith, from Pak’nSave Kaitaia for the title.

Kim Doran, from Retail Meat New Zealand, says the race came down to two points.

“Peter and Abigail had tied the Auckland regional competition last month, so we always knew it was going to come down to the smallest of margins,” says Doran.

The finalists in the competition all underwent an exam, interview, practical test and on stage challenge.

“The competition prizes include cash and study tours, but more important for the finalists’ is the title and the chance to say they’re the best in the country,” says Doran.

The other winner on the night was Jared McLeod, from Regent New World in Whangarei, who took out the RMITO Butcher Apprentice of the Year category.

McLeod says it was unreal to win.

“I really wasn’t expecting it, the competition brought together the best apprentices New Zealand has to offer. It just feels great to come out on top,” says McLeod.

The competition is proudly supported by Alto, Retail Meat Industry Training Organisation, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc., Dunninghams, Hellers, Kerry Ingredients, NZ Pork, Wilson Hellaby, Cabernet Foods, Natural Farm and Tegel Foods.

 

Knives are sharpened for tri-nations butchery competition

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Nominations are open and soon a trial will take place for the 2013 Wedderburn Sharp Blacks. The trial will see the current team put through their paces against a team of challengers, all vying for one of the coveted five spots in the team.

For the past two years, the Wedderburn Sharp Blacks have taken on Australia in a test match, taking a side of beef and a lamb in a two-hour timeframe and turning it into a butchery display. In 2013, the test match will become a tri-nations, with Britain sending a team to compete.

Kim Doran from Retail Meat New Zealand, the competition organiser, says the contest is becoming a real highlight on the industry calendar.

“The rivalry developing in these test matches is intense. It’s all good-natured and there’s a great camaraderie developing between us and the Australians outside the match which can only be good for the industry.

“Adding the British team to the mix is an exciting prospect and is only going to add to the experience,” says Doran.

The 2013 Tri-Nations will take place on 9 March in Wanaka. Nominations for the 2013 Wedderburn Sharp Blacks close on 31 August.

Wedderburn Sharp Blacks look for title

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The 2012 Wedderburn Sharp Blacks

New Zealand’s top five butchers are preparing for the rematch they’ve waited 12 months for.

The Wedderburn Sharp Blacks are seeking redemption after a narrow loss to Australia in the inaugural Trans Tasman Test Match last year.

Retail Meat New Zealand Manager, Fiona Greig, says the team is rearing to go after being beaten last year.

“The team is already hard at work preparing for the test match. They were gutted after last year’s loss and can’t wait to get the trophy back,” says Greig.

The next outing for the team will be a warm up at the Retail Meat New Zealand conference in March, where their peers from around the country will offer critique and ideas, before the test match in Melbourne versus the Australian team.

This year, Wedderburn are also backing the team. Wedderburn marketing manager – Australasia, Brenda Davenport says, “We are proud of our growing association with Retail Meat New Zealand, and grateful for the opportunity to sponsor this skilled team of butchers.

“Not only does it provide us the chance to support an industry we hold in high regard, but it also allows butchers hands on experience of our full range of meat processing equipment.  Go the Wedderburn Sharp Blacks!”

The team, also supported by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc, is made up of:

  • Peter Martin, Mad Butcher Onehunga, Auckland;
  • Calum Sutherland, West End New World, Rotorua;
  • Bruce van der Nett, Henderson Pak n Save, Auckland;
  • Marcus Waldman, Mad Butcher Palmerston North; and
  • Corey Winder, Ashby’s Butchery, Christchurch.