Lucy XiaRNZ·13 Aug, 2026 09:28 PM4 mins to readWinners of the Master Butcher Challenge: Bryce Gyde (left), Luka Young and Calum Sutherland, pictured in front of their gallery-like display of gourmet meat cuts. Photo / RNZ, Lucy XiaWinners of the Master Butcher Challenge: Bryce Gyde (left), Luka Young and Calum Sutherland, pictured in front of their gallery-like display of gourmet meat cuts. Photo / RNZ, Lucy XiaBy Lucy Xia of RNZFrom carcasses up to 60 kilograms hanging on steel racks to gourmet meat platters infused with herbs and spices and decorated with edible flowers.

Spectators and supporters were in for a visual feast as 24 of New Zealand’s top butchers and