Food on the table

This economy is rough, but us Kiwis are tough. Sticking together to get through is what we do—because there’s no finer feeling than sitting around a full table, with full bellies, sharing great stories.

We are the last, local family-owned and operated dual-licensed butchery in Taumarunui. Located in the hills of the King Country, Ruapehu District, our small town will take you back to a simpler place in time.

Absolute Meats offers an old-fashioned style of butchery in the modern era of business. The butcher ensures all our meat is 100% sourced and homegrown here in the green pastures of New Zealand.

With a vast product range, Absolute Meats produces venison, goat, and mutton products alongside more traditional Kiwi butchery products such as lamb, beef, and pork.

Specializing in old-fashioned recipes with a hands-on approach, our local dedicated team takes pride in the quality and presentation of all our products.

Using an in-store recipe, we cure our own meat products—making corned beef, pickled pork, and bacon. Our on-site smokehouse utilizes an open-flame method with manuka woodchips to bring out that iconic Kiwi taste.

Our sausage and patty recipes are well-known for their homegrown resemblance to the days of old. Handmade, in-store, just tastes better. You won’t find any artificial flavours here—we use real ingredients, real cheese, real onion, real meat.

A real Kiwi butchery experience.