| 31 Matangi Butchery. “One of the key focus areas for us was efficiency. We carry our cattle through a second winter, so it’s about achieving the best possible growth outcomes relative to cost.” RURAL PEOPLE » Matangi Ltd www.harrispumps.co.nz 878 8622 500 Omahu Road Hastings Your Trusted Water Specialists FarmWater Reticulation & Water Treatment Solutions Proud to be a trusted supplier to Matangi Servicing the East Coast and Taupo district Phone: 06 878 3289 BAY M RCYCLES with Matangi Meats taking out the coveted Supreme Award, along with four category wins – Norwood Farming Efficiency Award, Rabobank Agri-Business Management Award, East Coast Farming for the Future Award and the AFFCO Innovation Award. Jamie says the decision to enter was driven by a desire to open the business up to independent, critical assessment. “One of the key focus areas for us was efficiency. We carry our cattle through a second winter, so it’s about achieving the best possible growth outcomes relative to cost. It’s also about maximising value from lower-value products, such as mince.” The meatball festival, held annually in Hastings is a vehicle through which that adding of value has been achieved. This year, their collaboration with Chef Ben Bayly, “a Shepherd’s coal roasted Matangi Lamb Meatball” received the ‘Peoples Choice Award’. Jamie says he owes much to Robert Haselsteiner, whose vision was to create a fully integrated system producing the finest quality meat. “Robert and Inge visit New Zealand regularly, and we take a highly collaborative approach to what we’re building. I’m also fortunate to manage these exceptional properties alongside passionate people - and I believe the results speak for themselves.” 1428 Salisbury Road, Kereru
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