New Zealand's Pure South Sharp Blacks have won the Tri-Nations Butchers' Challenge against teams representing Australia and Great Britain, in Yorkshire, for the second year in a row.
Following many months of refining their skill, it all came down to two hours where they turned a side of beef and a whole lamb into value-added meals, creating more than 50 products fit for a top-shelf butcher's display.
For team captain, Corey Winder of Canterbury, winning gold on the other side of the world was a career highlight.
"When it comes to butchery the Brits have a lot of history, not to mention passion invested in the trade. So for us six butchers from New Zealand to be recognised for our skill is pretty rewarding," he said.
Abigail, who was making her international debut, completed her apprenticeship at Pak'nSave Kaitaia but now works at the Cooper's Beach Butchery. She began her working life in the family business, designing and maintaining an e-commerce website, then working as a computer technician and as a kitchen hand in a Thai restaurant.
