REPRESENTING AND PROMOTING THE RETAIL MEAT INDUSTRY.
Independent butchers, wholesalers, supermarkets, small-goods manufacturers and affiliated businesses.
At Retail Meat New Zealand (RMNZ) we are all about building a community within our industry to share knowledge, support each other and fuel innovation. We have a wide range of industry businesses within our membership base including independent butchers, supermarket meat departments, small goods manufacturers, wholesalers and processors.
Our objectives at RMNZ are to encourage and support excellence in our industry, deliver initiatives to help elevate meat retailers and the products they sell and promote the butchery trade as a worthwhile career. We aim to meet these objectives by helping our members gain the most out of their businesses, by providing opportunities through our events and activities to excel in their craft and maximise exposure to both industry and consumers.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS BUSINESS SERVICES
As an independent butcher, a membership with Retail Meat New Zealand automatically grants you dual/free membership (worth $425), with Retail NZ, New Zealand’s leading retail association. This collaboration aims to provide you with enhanced business support and a wider range of resources to help your business.
• Business & HR Advice Services – 0800 472 472
• Access to over 150 free guides and templates
• Discounts with companies like Westpac, Meridian & many more…
• Advocacy & representation
INDUSRTY SPECIFIC UPDATES
• Bi-Annual Wage Survey
• Retail Meat specific industry updates
• Opportunity to advertise jobs on our social platforms
• Regular updates on our events & activities
COMPETITIONS, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Members can take advantage of the discounted member rates for all our events and take the opportunity to network and grow your business through these activities.
• Canterbury Butchers’ Golf Tournament
• Butchers’ Summit, our annual conference
• 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards
• Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition
• Pact Packaging Young Butcher & ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice of the Year
• Pure South Master Butcher Teams Challenge
• The Christie Award
• New Zealand’s National Butchery Team
• Hellers Sharp Blacks
• ANZCO Foods Young Butchers of New Zealand
REPRESENTATION
We are passionate about connecting the retail meat community and if needed, being the collective voice with consumers and media.
The RMNZ Board of Directors is made up of representatives from independent butchers, supermarkets, processors, and industry bodies, giving us insights into the whole Retail Meat Sector, allowing us to make informed decisions and work on behalf of our members to affect change where needed.
Follow us @retailmeatnz
If you would like to talk to us about becoming a member or for more information on any of the services or events, we run please contact
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
DM DUNNINGHAM LIMITED ACHIEVES TOITŪ ENVIROMARK GOLD CERTIFICATION AND COMMITS TO CARBON REDUCTION TARGETS
DM Dunningham Limited has successfully completed the 20232024 audit for Toitū Enviromark
Gold Certification. The company has established objectives, targets, and KPIs, implemented environmental programs, and maintained processes for monitoring and emergency preparedness. Leadership has demonstrated commitment by allocating resources and assigning roles for their Environmental Management System (EMS).
Additionally, DM Dunningham Ltd is committed to reducing category 1 and 2 emissions, with plans to set reduction targets in compliance with Toitū carbon reduce requirements, ensuring ongoing efforts to manage and reduce emissions.
Our Certifications
In line with our commitment to environmental responsibility, we have implemented several sustainable initiatives across our branches. We have equipped both our Auckland and Christchurch locations with solar panels. At our Auckland warehouse, we have installed electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, we utilise water tanks to prevent soil erosion and reduce flooding. Our facilities are fitted with energy-efficient LED light bulbs, and we offer e-waste and printer toner cartridge recycling bins, along with general recycling bins. With our consistent efforts, we are delighted to confirm that DM Dunningham Limited has successfully completed the audit requirements for Toitū EnviroMark Gold Certification and Toitū Carbon Reduce.
SOLAR PANELS
Like many businesses, Dunninghams is a perfect candidate for solar with relatively high base load energy demands that can be offset by solar energy during the day, combined with a large roof space. With the additional roof space in the new warehouse, we have the opportunity to obtain further power savings and offset our carbon footprint as a company.
E.V CHARGING STATIONS
We installed brand-new electric vehicle chargers at our Penrose site.This is part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. We encourage all staff to take advantage of this new facility and consider making the switch to electric vehicles where possible.
RECYCLING BINS
It’s estimated that nationally only 28% of materials are recycled and the rest goes to landfill. We have multiple recycling stations throughout our buildings.
WATER TANKS
The benefits of a water tank to the environment are: it prevents soil erosion and reduces flooding. Uncollected rainwater collects toxins and sediment from soil erosion and is deposited into streams, lakes and ponds via our drainage systems. Large storage tanks can also help to prevent and reduce floods in lower areas.
E-WASTE BINS
Every year, New Zealand generates over 80,000 tonnes of electronic waste, much of which contain toxic elements. We’re lessening our footprint on the environment as a business.
INK CARTRIDGE RECYCLING
As anyone who uses and replaces printer toner cartridges knows, it can be tempting to throw them away when they’re empty. The thing is, toner cartridge recycling is a more responsible, sustainable way to deal with your empties, and it’s easier to do than ever before.
GOING ELECTRIC
Our company vehicles, including the Next-Gen RAV4 and Ford E-Transit Cargo High Roof, are electric hybrids and all-electric models designed to meet the needs of active, adventurous, and sustainablyconscious New Zealanders. The RAV4 is a no-compromise SUV perfect for those young at heart, while the Ford E-Transit is a practical commercial van offering significant electric driving range, advanced driver assistance systems, and enhanced cargo space, ideal for businesses requiring ample storage. Both vehicles embody efficiency, versatility, and a commitment to sustainability.
TOUGH STANDARDS TENDER RESULTS
Over 25 years of assured quality
Why
Prior to the introduction of the New Zealand Beef and Lamb Quality Mark there was a real problem with toughness. Tenderness testing in 1994 showed that 50% of beef in New Zealand was tough, as was 25% of the lamb.
How
The introduction of the Quality Mark in 1997 focused on radical changes in processing. These changes were mainly around controlled chilling and electrical stimulation, known as AC_A.
And the results?
Since that time, ongoing testing has shown that toughness is no longer an issue in New Zealand. In fact, tenderness testing shows that toughness of beef and lamb is now less than 0.01%.
So is the Quality Mark important?
You bet it is. When ordering beef and lamb, look for the Quality Mark to ensure you’re buying the very best New Zealand has to offer. We have tough standards for tender results.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
OUR COMMUNITY
Dunninghams supports young butchers by offering four Outward Bound Scholarships annually, covering the cost of a 21-day course valued at $4,000.
Additionally, Dunninghams is the naming rights sponsor of the Great New Zealand Sausage Competition and is known for its extensive range of over 10,000 quality products and innovative solutions.
We like to give back to the community, via sponsoring worthwhile New Zealand causes
OUR STAFF
Dunninghams provides a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through EAP Services Limited, offering professional support for personal or work-related challenges. This service is fully funded by Dunninghams.
In terms of ethical trading, Dunninghams ensures that supplier agreements adhere to a comprehensive code of conduct. This code addresses issues such as discrimination, health and safety, compliance with local employment laws, modern slavery, and working conditions. The supplier code of conduct is accessible on the company’s website for transparency.
4 SCHOLARSHIPS UP FOR GRABS IN 2025
In support of the development of young butchers in the industry, Dunninghams is delighted to announce four Outward Bound Scholarships for 2025. Nominations are now open.
An intensive 21-day course worth $4000 - on us!
Why Enter?
At Dunninghams, we value the development of your staff - both professionally and personally. We are offering the opportunity for you to nominate a staff member for an all expenses paid, 21-day Outward Bound Classic Course worth $4000.
Course dates: July/August 2025 (exact dates to be confirmed).
This course benefits both the chosen candidate and their company, as the candidate will gain:
• Greater self-esteem and self-motivation
• Better social skills with customers, colleagues and friends
• Increased productivity
Terms & Conditions
To be eligible for the Classic Course, candidates must have left school and be aged between 18 and 26 years by December 31st 2025. To participate, candidates must work in and be interested in furthering their career in butchery. Nominations must be received by 31st March 2025, with the lucky winner announced on 30th April 2025. Decision of the judges will be final. All nominators will be contacted after judging.
Dunninghams cover course costs. Employer or the individual covers the time off and travel/costs to and from Outward Bound.
How to enter
Think about who on your staff would benefit most from this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to further their development. Then write approx. 100 words on why they should be chosen for the 2025 Dunninghams Outward Bound Scholarship.
Send your nomination, including your own name and contact details to:
Chris King Dunninghams PO Box 12572, Penrose Auckland 1642
Alternatively, email chris.king@dunninghams.co.nz
All nominations must be received by 31st March 2025.
For more information on Outward Bound, visit: www.outwardbound.co.nz
Winners from 2022: Cody Burton – Waimak Homekill, Canterbury. Hamish Tanner – New World Morrinsville, Josh Gray – PnS Invercargill, Miles Flavelle-Neame – Cashmere Cuisine Butchery, Christchurch (not pictured)
Every business is a journey, let’s find a way.
BNZ Business
New product development on-site
Product development is a key area of expertise for Dunninghams. Now with a stronger team than ever, our NPD department helps bring new ideas into marketable new products or improve existing products to meet new or evolving customers’ needs.
The Innovation Hub at Dunninghams’ head office in Auckland is a purpose-built kitchen with the capability of emulating a wide range of commercial manufacturing processes on a smaller scale.
The team works closely with our customers and suppliers to create food solutions worthy of carrying our customers’ brand and name, and a place at every table.
Underpinning the work that takes place in the Innovation Hub is the focus on how the food looks both raw and cooked, how it tastes and how easy it is to cook. The aim is to create products
Food Technologists: Rose Martinez & Roslen Gabinete.
which not only function well in every aspect, but also meet customer, market and compliance requirements. New products are initially launched on a trial basis, and fortunately we have the ability to do this easily.
What is important to us and our customers is to ensure they get plenty of repeat business by ensuring we make cooking the finished product simple, no fuss and full of flavour. To help in this, the NPD team presents new products to our Sales Reps both in the raw and cooked state, so that they can see the product from the retail perspective as well as the consumer’s perspective.
WHY TRADE WITH DUNNINGHAMS?
New Zealand has always been a country of inventors and innovators. A number of the world’s momentous discoveries in science, technology, medicine and agriculture have been made by New Zealanders. With a stable parliamentary democracy, low inflation and high employment, New Zealand has a strongly performing economy and makes for a successful and low-risk trading partner.
Dunninghams embodies all that is great about New Zealand – we’ve made it our quest to provide a fresh, comprehensive and innovative range of local and international products to meet all tastes and needs across our diversified markets.
Despite our global abilities, we have maintained a good, old-fashioned family way of doing business and have built our success by going the extra mile for you, our customers, to ensure we meet our commitment to deliver. We are New Zealand’s largest butchery supplies company with over 100 years experience, with a sales force that spans the nation.
We make it our job to:
• Listen and act on what the market demands
• Provide new and innovative products
• Custom design and blend
• Equip our sales team with product knowledge second-to-none
• Give the support needed for our customers and suppliers to reach their own business goals
