Beef is a core strength of the business, with a strong focus on beef weaners, Friesian and beef weaner bull contracts, store stock, and 18–20 month steers and heifers. Dairy sales are also a key part of the operation, including dairy cattle sales, herd dispersals, in-milk cows, heifers and replacement stock.

Payne Livestock & Auctioneers also connects livestock to reliable prime and processing outlets, including prime beef, prime bulls, and cull cow marketing, working closely with some of the best-paying meat companies to achieve the best possible results. Simon is a registered auctioneer, a qualification not easily achieved, and can conduct livestock, farm, and property auctions while creating competitive bidding environments that deliver strong outcomes.

Payne Livestock & Auctioneers is a family business with deep local roots. Simon lives locally in Taranaki with his four children and has strong ties to the farming community. Farming is not just a business; it’s personal. Backed by Findlay Livestock Cambridge, a respected livestock company with over 50 years of industry experience, the business combines local knowledge with the strength of a nationwide network.