You can still find them, in the suburbs of our cities and in the main streets of our small towns.  The bell rings as you walk in.  And there’s invariably a character behind the counter, to talk about what’s best on offer today and to help with that preferred cut.  

Yes, you’re in one of New Zealand’s independent butcher shops.  You’re in a terrific place to purchase fresh meat, poultry and small-goods for a meal or two…..