Better Meat

Better Meat

We use regenerative farming practices to grow our soil and use no agrichemicals. Our animals are grown slowly and for longer, a gentler approach to both the animals and the land and a more mature flavoursome meat.

Our cattle are a byproduct of the dairy industry, this means we are valuing animals with little value right from the start. Some of our calves were rescued off the bobby truck!

We work under the premise that we are not ‘artisan’ but for everyone. We believe that good, slow-grown meat should be accessible to all and not just those with a certain bank balance. We are working to keep our prices as close to supermarket pricing as possible.

We value all meat cuts equally; they all come from the same animal and have been treated with the same love and care.

Our meat boxes are based around CSA principles. 

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is about taking responsibility for how our food is produced and how it gets to the table. It is a direct relationship between a farmer and the people who eat the food the farmer produces.

CSA farms are directly accountable to their consumer members; they strive to provide fresh, high-quality food and typically use natural farming and regenerative methods.

CSA is a shared commitment to building a more local and equitable agricultural system, one that allows farmers to focus on good farming practices and still maintain productive and profitable farms.

Steak, Joints, Mince, Sausages & Other Cuts

 Depending on the cattle-beast and the cuts chosen by the butcher to be most appropriate, you will receive a selection of cuts & sizes. Each box will usually also contain premium mince and yummy sausages; real crowd pleasing food!

Better Meat

We produce quality meat from happy cattle grown slowly and for longer on our spray free farm using regenerative practices. We believe you will taste the difference.

Meat Box Sizes & Prices

Our monthly meat packs come in 4 manageable sizes so you are bound to find one that suits you. 
Each pack contains 5 meals for the month, 4 for the household and one to share with guests.

Each month you will receive a variety of cuts different from the last so by the end of the year you would have eaten a whole cow
(well almost!)

Single person 1.5kg = $52/month*
Singles have the choice of 4 small meals plus a sharer or a couple of bigger ones to share with guests.

Couples Share 3kg  =  $100/month*

Family Share 4kg  =  $135/month*

Large Family Share 5kg  =  $165/month*

Approx. $8 a meaty meal per adult and $4 per child
(* plus delivery. You are welcome to pick up your box from the farm or delivery prices are:
Carterton, Masterton, Greytown, Featherston &Martinborough $5, Wellington $9.50)

So if you want to eat less meat but value it more we would love to welcome you to the herd, become a subscriber a receive a monthly meat box delivered directly to you (Wairarapa/Wellington only)

Subscriptions for our meatboxes are currently full. We are working to open up more spaces in February 2025.
If you would like to go on our waiting list or have any other questions please email: claire@completecow.co.nz

Aims & The Future

Our goal is to provide a humane onsite slaughter and to find a use for every single part of the animal, while providing high quality meat directly to a small, local customer base.

As we grow, we are also developing other products from different parts of the animal.
We are excited to now have our beautiful tallow soap for sale.

While we are still working towards some of our goals, we are proud of what we have achieved so far and would love you to follow our journey on Instagram or sign up to our mailing list.