Each class uses its own latest qualifying sale and displays the actual sale date.
Store cattle
$5.18/kg
Latest reported store cattle sale average
Head
655
Lots
82
Approx. sale value
$1,088,353
Steers
$5.50/kg
Latest reported steers sale average
Head
175
Lots
22
Approx. sale value
$384,991
Heifers
$5.01/kg
Latest reported heifers sale average
Head
313
Lots
33
Approx. sale value
$474,672
Bulls
$5.01/kg
Latest reported bulls sale average
Head
150
Lots
24
Approx. sale value
$213,240
Weaners
$5.29/kg
Latest reported weaners sale average
Head
17
Lots
3
Approx. sale value
$15,450
Cows
$3.69/kg
Latest reported cows sale average
Head
23
Lots
7
Approx. sale value
$34,400
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.
$5.18/kg▲ 5.5%
Sale evidence
Recent cattle results
Latest reported class lines, grouped by sale date.
14 reported lines
Yearling Heifers$4.92/kgavg / kg liveweight44head sold$1,240avg / head
R1 Bulls$5.54/kgavg / kg liveweight36head sold$1,540avg / head
Steers$5.57/kgavg / kg liveweight29head sold$2,850avg / head
2-yr Heifers$5.26/kgavg / kg liveweight28head sold$2,330avg / head
Heifers$4.88/kgavg / kg liveweight26head sold$1,820avg / head
Heifers$5.41/kgavg / kg liveweight24head sold$1,260avg / head
Heifers$5.60/kgavg / kg liveweight22head sold$1,080avg / head
Heifers$4.94/kgavg / kg liveweight18head sold$1,690avg / head
Bulls$5.48/kgavg / kg liveweight18head sold$1,430avg / head
Steers$5.55/kgavg / kg liveweight16head sold$3,270avg / head
Heifers$5.32/kgavg / kg liveweight16head sold$1,420avg / head
Steers$5.61/kgavg / kg liveweight15head sold$1,700avg / head
Steers$5.95/kgavg / kg liveweight15head sold$1,600avg / head
Steers$5.49/kgavg / kg liveweight14head sold$2,610avg / head
Class comparison
Class averages
Heifers
$5.01/kg
Head sold
313
Sales tracked
1
Steers
$5.50/kg
Head sold
175
Sales tracked
1
Bulls
$5.01/kg
Head sold
150
Sales tracked
1
Weaners
$5.29/kg
Head sold
17
Sales tracked
1
Weight comparison
Price by weight band
Reported weight ranges, ordered lightest to heaviest.
0-199 kg kgWeaners
$4.71/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$807
Volume2,116
200-299 kg kgWeaners
$4.09/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$988
Volume3,818
200-299 kg kgHeifers
$3.88/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$972
Volume3,120
200-299 kg kgSteers
$4.42/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,125
Volume1,858
300-399 kg kgSteers
$4.09/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,436
Volume2,687
300-399 kg kgHeifers
$3.56/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,239
Volume2,011
400-499 kg kgSteers
$3.76/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,658
Volume2,402
500-599 kg kgSteers
$3.66/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,941
Volume1,058
Farmer context
The latest qualifying Store sale at Matawhero is dated 31 Aug 2026, with $5.18/kg liveweight across 655 head. The available verified history covers 26 sales and 24,624 cattle. Recent reported Store classes include Heifers, 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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