Most were part of two consignments – one of 2100 Coopworth-cross from Bay of Plenty and the other 1000 blackface mixed sex hogget lambs. The majority were also very light types, weighing in under 25kg live weight.
The extra numbers were a few too many for the local buying bench and buyers were selective. Male lines from light to medium sold for $27-$64, while ewe lambs of similar weight made $25-$58. The best lines of mixed sex managed $80-$85, but generally most traded at $20-$53.
