Paul Bucknell has been involved in the meat industry for more than 45 years.
Paul Bucknell is the pork procurement manager for Wilson Hellaby.
The industry organisation representing New Zealand pig farmers has elected a new chair.
Paul Bucknell will replace Eric Roy, who stepped down in August, as the new chair of NZPork.
Bucknell has been involved in the meat industry for more than 45 years, and is the pork procurement manager for Wilson Hellaby, a New Zealand red meat company supplying domestic and export markets.
He has served as a director on the NZPork board since 2016, and is based in Auckland.
“It’s a privilege to take on the role of chair at such an important time for the New Zealand pork sector,” said Bucknell.
“I look forward to working alongside farmers, processors and our industry partners to ensure New Zealanders continue to have access to high-quality, locally raised pork, and that our farmers have a strong, sustainable future.”
He also thanked Roy for his contribution to the sector. “He has been a strong advocate for our farmers.”
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