Why Meat

Why We Choose Meat and Why It Should Matter to You.

1. Balanced Nutrition That Fuels Life

Red meat isn’t just tasty, it’s power-packed. It provides highly absorbable protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, plus B vitamins, selenium, vitamin D, healthy fats, and essential amino acid,key for children, teens, pregnant women, athletes, and older adults alike. 

2. Guided by Health Experts

Trusted authorities like the World Cancer Research Fund and New Zealand’s Ministry of Health recommend including red meat as part of a balanced diet, suggesting 350–500 g of cooked red meat weekly (roughly 3–4 meals). 

3. Unbeatable Taste, Straight from Hurunui Farms

Why settle for ordinary? While the best of New Zealand meat often heads overseas, we reserve the finest cuts for you. Every bit of our animals is valued, and you get the best on your plate, not what's left over.

Raised on lush Hurunui pastures in optimal climate, our grass-fed animals deliver lean, tender, and flavourful meat that elevates your meals.

4. Sustainably & Ethically Raised - Locally Rooted

At Hurunui Farms, knowing “where your food comes from” is everything. Our meats are either reared in the Hurunui or Canterbury. Processing takes place in local Canterbury abattoirs, and then cuts are crafted in our Woodend butchery. 

5. Our Promise to You

As a group of Kiwis friends passionate about the quality of our food (and a fair few carnivores) we will guarantee that you get the best!

6. Your Satisfaction, Guaranteed

We stand by our promise: Your meat will taste exceptional, otherwise, we want to know. Your feedback means the world to us.

7. Get to Know Us

Need help choosing cuts, planning meals, or understanding our system? We’re here, small but personal, fast-growing but always listening.