Each class uses its own latest qualifying sale and displays the actual sale date.
Store cattle
$5.53/kg
Latest reported store cattle sale average
Head
2,494
Lots
147
Approx. sale value
$4,421,899
Steers
$5.87/kg
Latest reported steers sale average
Head
956
Lots
54
Approx. sale value
$2,050,311
Heifers
$5.32/kg
Latest reported heifers sale average
Head
1,241
Lots
65
Approx. sale value
$1,948,598
Bulls
$5.01/kg
Latest reported bulls sale average
Head
297
Lots
28
Approx. sale value
$422,990
Weaners
$5.29/kg
Latest reported weaners sale average
Head
17
Lots
3
Approx. sale value
$15,450
Cows
$3.77/kg
Latest reported cows sale average
Head
12
Lots
3
Approx. sale value
$23,600
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.
$5.53/kg▲ 6.8%
Sale evidence
Recent cattle results
Latest reported class lines, grouped by sale date.
14 reported lines
Yearling Steers$6.35/kgavg / kg liveweight92head sold$2,160avg / head
Yearling Heifers$5.62/kgavg / kg liveweight60head sold$1,630avg / head
Yearling Steers$6.11/kgavg / kg liveweight59head sold$2,150avg / head
Yearling Heifers$5.68/kgavg / kg liveweight55head sold$1,715avg / head
Yearling Heifers$6.25/kgavg / kg liveweight50head sold$1,510avg / head
Yearling Heifers$6.36/kgavg / kg liveweight50head sold$1,400avg / head
R2 Steers$5.83/kgavg / kg liveweight47head sold$2,330avg / head
Yearling Heifers$6.55/kgavg / kg liveweight43head sold$1,100avg / head
Yearling Steers$6.12/kgavg / kg liveweight42head sold$2,300avg / head
Yearling Steers$6.16/kgavg / kg liveweight40head sold$2,150avg / head
Heifers$5.57/kgavg / kg liveweight40head sold$1,710avg / head
Steers$5.89/kgavg / kg liveweight40head sold$2,320avg / head
Yearling Steers$6.86/kgavg / kg liveweight38head sold$1,970avg / head
Yearling Steers$6.28/kgavg / kg liveweight38head sold$1,790avg / head
Class comparison
Class averages
Heifers
$5.32/kg
Head sold
1,241
Sales tracked
1
Steers
$5.87/kg
Head sold
956
Sales tracked
1
Bulls
$5.01/kg
Head sold
297
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
$4.09/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,028
Volume3,679
200-299 kg kgSteers
$4.60/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,179
Volume2,067
300-399 kg kgSteers
$4.40/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,552
Volume3,192
300-399 kg kgHeifers
$3.83/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,325
Volume2,384
400-499 kg kgSteers
$3.88/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,710
Volume2,580
400-499 kg kgHeifers
$3.98/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,756
Volume1,201
Farmer context
The latest qualifying Store sale at Matawhero is dated 5 Oct 2026, with $5.53/kg liveweight across 2,494 head. The available verified history covers 27 sales and 27,118 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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