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Ali Spencer (left) and Mick Calder co-authors of Meat Acts

Former “Board” staff, authors Ali Spencer and Mick Calder spent a combined 78 years working in and alongside the New Zealand red meat sector witnessing the New Zealand red meat sector’s evolution. Ali went on to become a PR consultant in the UK/Europe and New Zealand and a writer and editor. Co-author of Meat Acts, Mick became secretary of the North-America based New Zealand co-operative the New Zealand Lamb Company.

“It’s a fascinating story about one of New Zealand’s most significant export-earning and employment sectors and its complex and myriad changes over the past 25 years. The challenges have required great innovation and collaboration in an exciting era for the sector, which should be proud of what it has achieved. Enjoy the read.” Spencer and Calder