Buy Meat Online for Delivery Across Taranaki - Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken
Welcome to Chicken n Things, your trusted online butcher for Taranaki. We deliver farm-fresh chicken, beef, lamb, and pork straight from our Onehunga (Auckland) facility to homes and businesses throughout the Taranaki region — including New Plymouth, Hāwera, Stratford and South Taranaki — 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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Up to $10.00 offBoneless Skin-On Chicken Breast Fillets - 1kg / 5kg / 10kg
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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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Family Winter Warmer Mega Meat Box (11kg+) - Premium NZ Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Pork
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Taranaki Meat Delivery & Shipping Details
Because the region is outside the areas served by Chicken n Things’ own refrigerated vehicles, meat deliveries to Taranaki are handled via express courier service. For courier deliveries, the standard insulated boxes and ice packs are used, but there will be no packaging pickup in Taranaki.
Some of the key towns and communities in Taranaki we cover include:
- New Plymouth: Bell Block, Fitzroy, Merrilands, Vogeltown, Moturoa, Brooklands, Spotswood.
- South Taranaki: Hāwera, Pātea, Manaia, Eltham, Kaponga, Normanby, Ōpunake, Waverley.
If your town is not listed, please contact us. In most cases, we can deliver to you via express chilled courier.
Delivery Details
Courier Pricing: $20 per 20kg (0–20kg = $20, 21–40kg = $40, etc.).
Delivery Timing:
- Orders before Monday 8 PM → Process Tuesday → Deliver Wednesday
- Orders before Tuesday 8 PM → Process Wednesday → Deliver Thursday
- Orders before Wednesday 8 PM → Process Thursday → Deliver Friday
- Orders received after Wednesday 8 PM, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday → Process Monday → Deliver Tuesday
Packaging & Sustainability
- Materials: Sturdy cardboard boxes + wool insulation + food-safe ice packs to keep products chilled.
- Pickup for reuse: Available only in areas served by our own drivers—tell us when you’re ready and we’ll collect boxes and ice packs.
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 Taranaki districts?
Do you deliver fresh meat to all Taranaki districts?
Yes, we use express chilled courier service to deliver the meats to New Plymouth, Stratford, Hāwera, and South Taranaki.
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 during transit with our trusted third-party couriers, ensuring freshness upon arrival in Taranaki.
Why choose Taranaki meat delivery over supermarkets?
Why choose Taranaki 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 Taranaki.
Can I get next-day meat delivery in Taranaki?
Can I get next-day meat delivery in Taranaki?
Courier deliveries to Taranaki 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 Taranaki are charged at $20 per 20kg (e.g., 0–20kg = $20, 21–40kg = $40).
Do you supply to restaurants or only households in Taranaki?
Do you supply to restaurants or only households in Taranaki?
We supply both households and businesses across Taranaki. 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?
Our 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 happens if I’m not home when the meat delivery arrives?
What happens if I’m not home when the meat delivery arrives?
For online meat orders to Hawke’s Bay, we currently cannot collect packaging because the deliveries are handled by third-party couriers. However, all boxes and ice packs are reusable and recyclable. We recommend reusing them at home or dropping them off at your local recycling center.
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.