Buy Meat Online for Delivery Across Gisborne - Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken
Welcome to Chicken n Things, your trusted online butcher for Gisborne. We deliver farm-fresh chicken, beef, lamb, and pork straight from our Onehunga (Auckland) facility to homes and businesses throughout the Gisborne region — including Te Hapara, Kaiti, Mangapapa, Makaraka, Wainui — using reliable express courier services.
With a 4.7-star rating from 500+ Google reviews, our customers trust us for premium, chilled meat delivery every week. Our processing facilities handle over 50 tonnes of fresh meat weekly, ensuring you get premium quality with every online order.
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Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Fillets - 500g / 1kg / 5kg / 10kg
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Family Jumbo Meat Box (7.5kg+) - Premium NZ Chicken, Beef, Lamb, Pork
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Kiwi Kai Meat Box (6.5kg) - Premium NZ Chicken, Beef, Lamb, Pork
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Gisborne Meat Delivery & Shipping Details
Because Gisborne is outside our direct delivery coverage, all orders are sent via our express courier network and delivered on your selected delivery day.
Orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes with ice packs to maintain freshness during transit. Please note that packaging pickup is not available in Gisborne.
Some of the key towns and communities we cover include:
Te Hapara, Kaiti, Mangapapa, Makaraka, Wainui
If your town is not listed, please contact us — in most cases, we can still deliver to you via express chilled courier.
Delivery Details
Courier Pricing
$20 per 20kg (0–20kg = $20, 21–40kg = $40, etc.)
Delivery Timing
All orders are delivered on your selected delivery day.
To ensure timely processing, please place your order before 8 pm the day before your chosen delivery date.
Packaging & Sustainability
Materials
Orders are packed in sturdy cardboard boxes with wool insulation and food-safe ice packs to keep products chilled and fresh during transit.
Packaging Pickup
Pickup for reuse is available only in areas served by our own delivery drivers. Let us know when you're ready, and we’ll collect boxes and ice packs for reuse.
Food Safety & Quality
At Chicken n Things, we are committed to providing the highest quality products and service to all our customers. Food safety and quality are our top priorities. We comply with all New Zealand legal and safety requirements and operate a documented Food Safety and Quality Management System.
Our team is fully trained in best practices to ensure every customer — from home cooks to restaurants — can rely on us for fresh, safe, and consistently high-quality meat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you deliver fresh meat to all Gisborne districts?
Do you deliver fresh meat to all Gisborne districts?
Yes, we use express chilled courier service to deliver the meats to Te Hapara, Kaiti, Mangapapa, Makaraka, Wainui.
How is the meat kept fresh during deliveries?
How is the meat kept fresh during deliveries?
Online meat orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes with wool liners and food-safe ice packs. This keeps your meat at the right chilled temperature, either on our own refrigerated truck or during transit with our trusted third-party couriers.
Why choose Gisborne meat delivery over supermarkets?
Why choose Gisborne meat delivery over supermarkets?
Supermarkets often stock pre-packaged meat that may sit for 5–7 days before reaching shelves. With Chicken n Things, your online meat order is freshly processed in Auckland and shipped in temperature-controlled packaging to Gisborne.
Can I get next-day meat delivery in Gisborne?
Can I get next-day meat delivery in Gisborne?
Courier deliveries to Gisborne usually arrive 1–2 days after dispatch. To ensure freshness, we dispatch online meat orders early in the week (Mon–Wed) so they don’t get held up over the weekend.
Is there a delivery fee for online meat orders?
Is there a delivery fee for online meat orders?
Yes. Meat deliveries to Gisborne are charged at $20 per 20kg (e.g., 0–20kg = $20, 21–40kg = $40).
Can I return the packaging?
Can I return the packaging?
If your town is in our truck route, we’ll even collect your used boxes and ice packs during your next meat delivery to help reduce waste.
Do you supply to restaurants or only households in Gisborne?
Do you supply to restaurants or only households in Gisborne?
We supply both households and businesses across Gisborne. Many local cafés, eateries, and food service operators rely on our fresh meat courier deliveries.
How should I store my order once it arrives?
How should I store my order once it arrives?
Please place all meat products into the fridge or freezer immediately upon delivery to maintain freshness and safety.
What happens if I’m not home when the meat delivery arrives?
What happens if I’m not home when the meat delivery arrives?
Both our truck drivers and trusted third-party courier will leave your insulated box in a secure spot if no one is available to receive it. The box includes ice packs to keep your meat safely chilled until you return, but we recommend arranging to be home or providing delivery instructions to ensure safe handling.
What if there is an issue with my online meat order?
What if there is an issue with my online meat order?
All complaints or claims must be notified within 24 hours of receiving the product. This helps us resolve the issue quickly and maintain our quality standards.