Each class uses its own latest qualifying sale and displays the actual sale date.
Store cattle
$5.80/kg
Latest reported store cattle sale average
Head
252
Lots
40
Approx. sale value
$331,310
Steers
$5.52/kg
Latest reported steers sale average
Head
134
Lots
20
Approx. sale value
$197,150
Heifers
$5.15/kg
Latest reported heifers sale average
Head
55
Lots
11
Approx. sale value
$59,400
Bulls
$5.18/kg
Latest reported bulls sale average
Head
3
Lots
3
Approx. sale value
$13,740
Weaners
$8.43/kg
Latest reported weaners sale average
Head
60
Lots
6
Approx. sale value
$61,020
Cows
$3.86/kg
Latest reported cows sale average
Head
17
Lots
6
Approx. sale value
$29,850
Results are shown by class. Dates can differ when classes were last reported at different sales.
Average price trend for Taupo Saleyards
Verified Store lot $/kg liveweight by sale, oldest to most recent.
$5.80/kg▲ 8.4%
Sale evidence
Recent cattle results
Latest reported class lines, grouped by sale date.
14 reported lines
Angus R1 Steers$7.36/kgavg / kg liveweight23head sold$1,530avg / head
Friesian Charolais X Autumn Born Weaner Heifers$7.75/kgavg / kg liveweight20head sold$1,000avg / head
Friesian Charolais X Weaner Steers$9.95/kgavg / kg liveweight19head sold$1,100avg / head
Hereford Friesian X Autumn Born Weaner Heifers$8.21/kgavg / kg liveweight17head sold$1,000avg / head
Friesian R2 Steers$4.42/kgavg / kg liveweight12head sold$1,520avg / head
Hereford Friesian X R1 Heifers$5.19/kgavg / kg liveweight11head sold$920avg / head
Angus Angus Hereford X R2 Steers$4.95/kgavg / kg liveweight10head sold$1,460avg / head
Angus Angus Hereford X R1 Heifers$6.21/kgavg / kg liveweight9head sold$980avg / head
Angus Angus Hereford X R1 Steers$6.39/kgavg / kg liveweight9head sold$1,050avg / head
Friesian R2 Steers$4.47/kgavg / kg liveweight9head sold$1,670avg / head
Hereford Friesian X R2 Steers$5.17/kgavg / kg liveweight8head sold$2,470avg / head
Angus Hereford X R2 Heifers$4.63/kgavg / kg liveweight8head sold$1,720avg / head
Angus Angus Hereford X R1 Heifers$6.59/kgavg / kg liveweight8head sold$850avg / head
Angus R1 Steers$6.32/kgavg / kg liveweight7head sold$1,030avg / head
Class comparison
Class averages
Steers
$5.52/kg
Head sold
134
Sales tracked
1
Weaners
$8.43/kg
Head sold
60
Sales tracked
1
Heifers
$5.15/kg
Head sold
55
Sales tracked
1
Bulls
$5.18/kg
Head sold
3
Sales tracked
1
Weight comparison
Price by weight band
Reported weight ranges, ordered lightest to heaviest.
0-199 kg kgWeaners
$5.19/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$787
Volume9,282
0-199 kg kgHeifers
$4.27/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$642
Volume1,444
0-199 kg kgBulls
$4.55/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$690
Volume1,333
200-299 kg kgWeaners
$4.66/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,096
Volume5,775
200-299 kg kgHeifers
$3.88/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$968
Volume1,975
200-299 kg kgSteers
$4.38/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,115
Volume1,192
300-399 kg kgHeifers
$3.51/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,206
Volume2,889
300-399 kg kgSteers
$4.07/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,411
Volume1,124
Farmer context
The latest qualifying Store sale at Taupo is dated 27 Jul 2026, with $5.80/kg liveweight across 252 head. The available verified history covers 68 sales and 30,129 cattle. Recent reported Store classes include Steers, Weaners, and Heifers.
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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