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Woolworths removes all in-store butchers from South Island supermarkets

NZ HeraldStuffTuesday 20 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Woolworths New Zealand, Workers First Union

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Woolworths has eliminated in-store butcher roles across its South Island supermarkets, transitioning to a centralised meat processing model. The company cited recruitment difficulties for the change, while the Workers First Union estimates approximately 80 positions have been lost.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 20 Oct, 10:05am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 7 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Woolworths removes all in-store butchers from its South Island supermarkets (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Woolworths cuts South Island in-store butchers, union claims 80 jobs lost (opens in new tab)