Rhys Tamanui, 23, from Waipawa Butchery in the Hawke’s Bay has placed third in the World Champion Butcher Apprentice competition in Paris this week.  The apprentice competition was part of the World Butchers’ Challenge which brought together top butchers and butcher apprentices from around the globe. There was also honours for the Hellers Sharp Blacks - our national butchery team - winning the Best Lamb Product category for their Te Whā Nōta Cutlets.

<p>Rhys Tamanui, 23, from Waipawa Butchery in the Hawke&rsquo;s Bay has placed third in the World Champion Butcher Apprentice competition in Paris this week.&nbsp; The apprentice competition was part of the World Butchers&rsquo; Challenge which brought together top butchers and butcher apprentices from around the globe. There was also honours for the Hellers Sharp Blacks - our national butchery team - winning the Best Lamb Product category for their Te Whā Nōta Cutlets.</p>

The Country Sport Breakfast kicks off the day with all you need to know from the sports world and the agricultural sector. From the farming fields to the sports fields, host Brian Kelly brings you the perfect rural morning wake-up call for kiwi farmers and sports fans nationwide. Listen to all the best bits from the Country Sport Breakfast on GOLD Sport.

<p>The Country Sport Breakfast kicks off the day with all you need to know from the sports world and the agricultural sector. From the farming fields to the sports fields, host Brian Kelly brings you the perfect rural morning wake-up call for kiwi farmers and sports fans nationwide. Listen to all the best bits from the Country Sport Breakfast on GOLD Sport.</p>

The Country Sport Breakfast kicks off the day with all you need to know from the sports world and the agricultural sector with Brian Kelly on Gold Sport