National Lamb Day is fast approaching and Kiwis are encouraged to gather their friends and whānau on Saturday, February 15, for a celebration barbecue.

To entice people, those who register their barbecue at nationallambday.co.nz will go in the draw to win one of five lamb BBQ boxes, each valued at $200.

Celebrated annually on February 15, National Lamb Day marks the anniversary of New Zealand’s first frozen lamb shipment, in 1882.

It’s a tribute to the country’s proud food heritage and the dedication of today’s farmers and producers who continue to deliver world-class lamb.

Rabobank and FMG are proud to be the principal partners of National Lamb Day 2025, supporting this important event and helping to spread the word.

National Lamb Day committee chairman Jon Pemberton is excited about the upcoming celebration.

“We’ve been working hard on the 2025 event and it’s fantastic to see everything coming together – starting with a special barbecue at Parliament next Tuesday which will be attended by MPs from across the political spectrum, as well as several agricultural industry leaders.”

Rabobank chief executive Todd Charteris is looking forward to the parliamentary barbecue.

“It’s great to see our nation’s leaders getting behind National Lamb Day and recognising the hard work of those behind our world-class lamb production. I’ll be joining in and helping with cooking the barbecue myself.”

FMG chief marketing officer Pete Frizzell, too, is eager for the celebrations to begin.

“Our connection to National Lamb Day is about supporting rural communities while bringing the whole country together to celebrate.”

The 2025 National Lamb Day campaign aims to inspire Kiwis nationwide to get involved and raise a chop to those who help bring New Zealand’s world-class lamb to plates.

To learn more and register your barbecue, go to nationallambday.co.nz.