For the last ten years BLNZ has funded the event but will do so no longer. In the last six months BLNZ has been reviewing its long-term strategy and has now decided to redirect its spending to more ‘pressing priorities’. Chief executive Sam McIvor believes the industry-good group can assist farmers more directly in other ways. While the Hound is sad to see the Glammies go, he agrees that BLNZ can probably get farmers better bang for the buck than by this local event. Surely local suppliers and foodies can pick up the tab if it’s so worthwhile.
