THE DUNNINGHAMS GREAT NEW ZEALAND SAUSAGE COMPETITION MEDALLIST SHOWCASE

Winning a medal at the Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition is a big deal. It is a showcase of the talents and creativity of the nations best butchers and smallgoods producers. See what some of our past winners of the 2025 competition have achieved with their medals and what winning means to their team and business.

Hellers

For Hellers, success in the Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition is a reflection of the consistently high standards they bring to their products.

As one of New Zealand's largest manufacturers, earning award recognition provides valuable validation that they continue to produce sausages at an award-winning level.

Mangawhai Meat Shop

For Mangawhai Meat Shop, a medal in the Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition is recognition of the passion and dedication their small team brings to the craft every day.

With the awards coinciding with the start of the busy summer season, the achievement helps showcase their commitment to producing quality products for both locals and visitors alike.

Meat Matas

For Meat Matas, winning at the Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition is a proud reflection of the team’s commitment to quality, consistency and craftsmanship.

The recognition has also helped strengthen their local reputation, with increased interest from both loyal customers and new visitors keen to try their award-winning sausages.

New World Timaru

For New World Timaru, recognition in the Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition has been a strong boost for the team, reinforcing that they are on the right track in delivering quality products.

The award success has also driven increased attention and sales, helping bring more customers into store to experience their full range or products.

PAK’nSAVE Te Awamutu

For PAK’nSAVE Te Awamutu, their medal-winning sausage generated strong customer interest in-store, encouraging shoppers to explore additional house-made sausage lines.

The use of medal labels has also proven to be a powerful driver of attention and sales, contributing to an overall uplift across the category.

Pokeno Bacon

For Pokeno Bacon, success in the Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition is a source of real pride for the team, recognising the skill and hard work that goes into producing quality products.

The awards have also helped strengthen their reputation as an award-winning butchery while delivering strong marketing impact and significant sales growth.

Westmere Butchery

Westmere Butchery has become something of an institution with a very loyal following of customers. They are also no stranger to our competitions. Having taken out the Supreme award before in 2019, 2024 and now again in 2025 with their Beef, Parmesan and Truffle sausage.

Their award-winning sausages have delivered exceptional commercial impact, alongside strong media exposure across TV, radio, and print, helping to further elevate their profile.

You may have also spotted their sausages at the Farro meat counters since the beginning of this year.