Buying horses in New Zealand is easy and accessible.

New Zealand Bloodstock hosts three physical auctions at the stunning Karaka Sales complex in Auckland including:

National Yearling Sales Series (January)

National Weanling Sale (June)

Ready To Run Sale (November)

Buyers can also access fortnightly online auctions via gavelhouse.com

Private sales and trial horses offer further options year-round.

Public Auctions

There are a number of buying opportunities at public auction through New Zealand Bloodstock, which operates from the world-class Karaka Sales complex just south of Auckland.

National Weanling Sale

25 June 2026 at Karaka

National Online Breeding Stock Sale

8 July 2026 on Gavelhouse Plus

Ready to Run Sale

18-19 November 2026 at Karaka

National Yearling Sale - Book 2

24-28 January 2027 at Karaka

National Yearling Sale - Book 1

24-28 January 2027 at Karaka

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Online Auctions

NZB’s online subsidiary gavelhouse.com runs monthly thoroughbred auctions online.

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Private Sales

Private sales are common within New Zealand for both untried and proven horses. Contact us to learn more about the options.