Weaner prices NZ
Weaners liveweight price history across tracked New Zealand cattle sale results. Use it as market context, then account for breed, weight, region, quality and sale timing.
The quick read
Weaners are currently tracking at $6.78/kg liveweight. Recent movement is 1 month: down 10.2%; 3 months: up 12.1%; 6 months: up 0.6%; 12 months: up 24.9%. In the recent comparable rows, results most often reference the 165 reported weight band and Frankton. Treat the benchmark as context: weight, class, quality, region and sale date can materially change an individual result.
The latest reported weaner prices nz result is $6.78/kg liveweight for the week of 7 Sept 2026. That is 3.7% above last week and 24.9% above this time last year.
Use this as a market starting point, then account for breed, weight, yard, quality, transport, fees and the specific sale conditions.
Weight, breed, cattle class, quality, condition, region, buyer demand and sale timing can all move an individual result away from the benchmark.
The line is a cleaned weekly saleyard price series from 19 Jul 2021 to 7 Sept 2026. Public reporting varies and the benchmark may not include every lot sold.
What is behind the weaner price
| Sale date | Saleyard | Avg $/kg | Head sold | Lots | Implied value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2026 | Frankton | $6.84/kg | 207 | 23 | $192,970 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Stratford | $7.05/kg | 62 | 2 | $57,740 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Rangiuru | $5.69/kg | 25 | 4 | $18,660 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Stratford | $6.81/kg | 15 | 3 | $14,020 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Rongotea | $7.09/kg | 8 | 1 | $7,200 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Temuka | $5.49/kg | 3 | 1 | $1,920 |
| 7 Sept 2026 | Wellsford Store | $3.58/kg | 1 | 1 | $430 |
Recent comparable sales
latest first| Sale date | Saleyard | Breed | Avg $/kg | Avg $/head | Head sold | Weight band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2026 | Temuka | Beef Cross | $5.49/kg | $640 | 3 | 117 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Frankton | Murray Grey | $6.73/kg | $1,110 | 7 | 165 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Frankton | — | $5.81/kg | $960 | 14 | 165 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Frankton | — | $9.62/kg | $950 | 4 | 99 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Frankton | — | $7.34/kg | $1,140 | 18 | 155 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Frankton | — | $7.70/kg | $1,110 | 18 | 144 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Frankton | Friesian | $7.37/kg | $1,160 | 12 | 158 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Frankton | — | $7.53/kg | $1,030 | 20 | 137 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Frankton | — | $8.20/kg | $1,030 | 16 | 126 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Frankton | — | $7.84/kg | $910 | 10 | 116 |
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