Duncan Ford completes butcher qualification

Posted on Friday, 26 June 2026

Congratulations to Duncan Ford of The Local Butcher in Blenheim who achieved his New Zealand Certificate in Trade Butchery and becoming a qualified butcher.

This qualification takes up to two years to complete and covers practical skills like producing smoked meats, sausages, and a variety of meat cuts, as well as knowledge of legislation, waste minimisation, and customer service.

Congratulations, Duncan – well done on all your hard work and this great achievement.

In the photo: Duncan (right) with Store Manager Jeff Luttrell

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