Each class uses its own latest qualifying sale and displays the actual sale date.
Store cattle
$4.35/kg
Latest reported store cattle sale average
Head
9
Lots
2
Approx. sale value
$15,980
Steers
$4.46/kg
Latest reported steers sale average
Head
7
Lots
2
Approx. sale value
$14,520
Heifers
$4.35/kg
Latest reported heifers sale average
Head
9
Lots
2
Approx. sale value
$15,980
Bulls
$3.83/kg
Latest reported bulls sale average
Head
2
Lots
1
Approx. sale value
$1,800
Weaners
$4.76/kg
Latest reported weaners sale average
Head
20
Lots
2
Approx. sale value
$18,040
Results are shown by class. Dates can differ when classes were last reported at different sales.
Average price trend for Waiareka Saleyards
Verified Store lot $/kg liveweight by sale, oldest to most recent.
$4.35/kg▼ 8.8%
Sale evidence
Recent cattle results
Latest reported class lines, grouped by sale date.
2 reported lines
Heifers$4.36/kgavg / kg liveweight5head sold$1,836avg / head
Heifers$4.33/kgavg / kg liveweight4head sold$1,700avg / head
2 reported lines
Heifers$4.72/kgavg / kg liveweight3head sold$2,000avg / head
Heifers$4.83/kgavg / kg liveweight2head sold$2,500avg / head
4 reported lines
Steers$4.47/kgavg / kg liveweight6head sold$2,010avg / head
Heifers$4.37/kgavg / kg liveweight4head sold$1,885avg / head
Bulls$3.83/kgavg / kg liveweight2head sold$900avg / head
Steers$4.39/kgavg / kg liveweight1head sold$2,460avg / head
6 reported lines
Bulls$5.28/kgavg / kg liveweight11head sold$1,200avg / head
Steers$4.80/kgavg / kg liveweight11head sold$2,420avg / head
Steers$4.58/kgavg / kg liveweight10head sold$946avg / head
Heifers$4.20/kgavg / kg liveweight9head sold$1,450avg / head
Bulls$4.45/kgavg / kg liveweight3head sold$2,520avg / head
Heifers$3.29/kgavg / kg liveweight2head sold$1,210avg / head
Class comparison
Class averages
Weaners
$4.76/kg
Head sold
20
Sales tracked
1
Heifers
$4.35/kg
Head sold
9
Sales tracked
1
Steers
$4.46/kg
Head sold
7
Sales tracked
1
Bulls
$3.83/kg
Head sold
2
Sales tracked
1
Weight comparison
Price by weight band
Reported weight ranges, ordered lightest to heaviest.
0-199 kg kgWeaners
$5.42/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$772
Volume76
200-299 kg kgSteers
$4.89/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,356
Volume412
200-299 kg kgHeifers
$4.49/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,164
Volume119
200-299 kg kgBulls
$4.71/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,180
Volume30
300-399 kg kgHeifers
$4.49/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,522
Volume127
300-399 kg kgSteers
$4.67/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,686
Volume74
400-499 kg kgHeifers
$4.59/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$1,983
Volume96
400-499 kg kgSteers
$4.93/kgavg $/kg lwt
Avg $/head$2,213
Volume84
Farmer context
The latest qualifying Store sale at Waiareka is dated 5 Oct 2026, with $4.35/kg liveweight across 9 head. The available verified history covers 10 sales and 1,121 cattle. Recent reported Store classes include Weaners, Heifers, and Steers.
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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