Each class uses its own latest qualifying sale and displays the actual sale date.
Store cattle
$5.28/kg
Latest reported store cattle sale average
Head
120
Lots
3
Approx. sale value
$211,605
Steers
$5.25/kg
Latest reported steers sale average
Head
52
Lots
1
Approx. sale value
$99,465
Heifers
$4.94/kg
Latest reported heifers sale average
Head
24
Lots
1
Approx. sale value
$50,140
Bulls
$5.64/kg
Latest reported bulls sale average
Head
44
Lots
1
Approx. sale value
$62,000
Weaners
$5.62/kg
Latest reported weaners sale average
Head
65
Lots
6
Approx. sale value
$55,970
Cows
$4.06/kg
Latest reported cows sale average
Head
29
Lots
8
Approx. sale value
$59,810
Results are shown by class. Dates can differ when classes were last reported at different sales.
Average price trend for Matawhero Saleyards
Verified Store lot $/kg liveweight by sale, oldest to most recent.
$5.28/kg▲ 7.5%
Sale evidence
Recent cattle results
Latest reported class lines, grouped by sale date.
3 reported lines
Steers$5.25/kgavg / kg liveweight52head sold$1,913avg / head
Bulls$5.64/kgavg / kg liveweight44head sold$1,409avg / head
Heifers$4.94/kgavg / kg liveweight24head sold$2,089avg / head
11 reported lines
Weaner Heifers$6.30/kgavg / kg liveweight40head sold$1,040avg / head
R1 Heifers$6.07/kgavg / kg liveweight24head sold$1,300avg / head
R2 Heifers$4.13/kgavg / kg liveweight18head sold$1,090avg / head
Weaner Heifers$4.34/kgavg / kg liveweight17head sold$590avg / head
R1 Heifers$5.43/kgavg / kg liveweight17head sold$1,190avg / head
R1 Heifers$4.94/kgavg / kg liveweight14head sold$1,250avg / head
R2 Heifers$4.83/kgavg / kg liveweight14head sold$1,550avg / head
R2 Heifers$3.28/kgavg / kg liveweight13head sold$1,000avg / head
R2 Heifers$3.87/kgavg / kg liveweight12head sold$1,200avg / head
R1 Steers$6.01/kgavg / kg liveweight12head sold$1,660avg / head
Yearling Steers$5.82/kgavg / kg liveweight11head sold$1,600avg / head
Class comparison
Class averages
Weaners
$5.62/kg
Head sold
65
Sales tracked
1
Steers
$5.25/kg
Head sold
52
Sales tracked
1
Bulls
$5.64/kg
Head sold
44
Sales tracked
1
Heifers
$4.94/kg
Head sold
24
Sales tracked
1
Weight comparison
Price by weight band
Reported weight ranges, ordered lightest to heaviest.
0-199 kg kgWeaners
$4.70/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$807
Volume2,099
200-299 kg kgWeaners
$4.09/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$988
Volume3,818
200-299 kg kgHeifers
$3.82/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$960
Volume2,971
200-299 kg kgSteers
$4.38/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,110
Volume1,794
300-399 kg kgSteers
$4.10/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,443
Volume2,718
300-399 kg kgHeifers
$3.53/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,226
Volume1,952
400-499 kg kgSteers
$3.73/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,645
Volume2,366
500-599 kg kgSteers
$3.56/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,889
Volume1,008
Farmer context
The latest qualifying Store sale at Matawhero is dated 17 Jul 2026, with $5.28/kg liveweight across 120 head. The available verified history covers 26 sales and 24,089 cattle. Recent reported Store classes include Weaners, Steers, and Bulls.
Public results are indicative and may not include every lot sold. Use them as market context, then adjust for breed, weight, quality, condition and timing.
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