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Feilding
$5.60/kg
22,065 head · 1,691 rows · 10 Sept 2026
Frankton
$5.74/kg
12,222 head · 2,244 rows · 9 Sept 2026
Stortford Lodge
$5.59/kg
8,434 head · 598 rows · 9 Sept 2026
Tuakau
$5.56/kg
7,270 head · 1,478 rows · 10 Sept 2026
Kaikohe
$5.08/kg
6,951 head · 1,042 rows · 9 Sept 2026
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Latest NZ saleyard results used in this price guide
Latest tracked data · price basis shown per column| Date | Saleyard | Class | Avg $/kg | Avg $/head | Head sold | Avg weight or band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Heifers | $4.51/kg | $1,950 | 3 | 432 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Heifers | $3.37/kg | $1,500 | 2 | 445 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Heifers | $4.82/kg | $2,240 | 1 | 465 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Heifers | $4.42/kg | $2,300 | 1 | 520 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Heifers | $5.16/kg | $2,430 | 7 | 471 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Steers | $5.17/kg | $2,620 | 3 | 507 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Steers | $5.18/kg | $2,820 | 7 | 544 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Steers | $5.22/kg | $2,910 | 2 | 558 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Steers | $5.23/kg | $3,050 | 6 | 583 |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Matamata | Steers | $5.25/kg | $3,130 | 6 | 596 |
Date13 Sept 2026
SaleyardMatamata
ClassHeifers
$4.51/kg
Date13 Sept 2026
SaleyardMatamata
ClassHeifers
$3.37/kg
Date13 Sept 2026
SaleyardMatamata
ClassHeifers
$4.82/kg
Date13 Sept 2026
SaleyardMatamata
ClassHeifers
$4.42/kg
Date13 Sept 2026
SaleyardMatamata
ClassHeifers
$5.16/kg
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Date13 Sept 2026
SaleyardMatamata
ClassSteers
$5.17/kg
Date13 Sept 2026
SaleyardMatamata
ClassSteers
$5.18/kg
Date13 Sept 2026
SaleyardMatamata
ClassSteers
$5.22/kg
Date13 Sept 2026
SaleyardMatamata
ClassSteers
$5.23/kg
Date13 Sept 2026
SaleyardMatamata
ClassSteers
$5.25/kg
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Common Questions about Beef Cattle Prices in NZ
What are live weight beef prices in NZ today?
The latest completed-week NZ Store cattle benchmark is $5.48/kg liveweight for the week of 7 Sept 2026. It is calculated from verified sold saleyard lots and is a market guide rather than a guaranteed price for an individual line.
What are beef cattle prices this week?
The latest NZ Store cattle benchmark is $5.48/kg liveweight, up 1.9% from the previous completed week and 2.8% above the average of the latest 52 completed weekly benchmarks. Steer, heifer, bull and weaner prices can differ from the national Store average.
How much are beef cattle per kg liveweight?
For the latest completed class benchmarks, steers averaged $5.66/kg, heifers averaged $5.21/kg, bulls averaged $5.38/kg, and weaners averaged $6.78/kg liveweight. Actual sale prices vary with weight, breed, quality, region, sale timing and buyer demand.
Is a processor beef schedule the same as a liveweight cattle price?
No. Prices on this page are liveweight saleyard benchmarks, while processor schedules are normally quoted per kilogram of carcass weight. Compare each figure only on its stated price basis.