Butchers across the country are urging the government to allow them to reopen under strict Covid protocol and serve their communities. Currently, under Alert Level 4, independent butchers are only allowed to operate contactless deliveries – a position unviable for many operators.
Read MoreAn open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on behalf of the independent butchers of New Zealand to urgently reclassify local butcheries as essential services in line with dairies.
Read MoreThe retail meat industry is asking for urgent clarification from the government regarding the status of independent butcher stores and their classification as an ‘essential service’.
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