“Our goal when Maungahina was first established in 1907 was the same as it is today; To breed and sell quality genetics that stand the test of time, yield high returns and dominate in our clients breeding program”
Our Difference
Maungahina is a Hereford, and Speckle Park stud, farmed by Bruce McKenzie - fourth generation, Mark McKenzie - fifth generation and Molly McKenzie - sixth generation, of the founding McKenzie family.
It has always been the management policy to raise and sell the bulls under natural conditions, and owing to this policy, over the years Maungahina bulls have proved to be outstanding in stamina and constitution.
We use genetics to up fertility, muscling, size and outcross of the genetic base to improve our breed and introduce new bloodlines to New Zealand.
We want bulls that will perform extremely well in New Zealand and structural soundness is the key to our conditions.
ANNUAL BULL SALE
Thursday, 4 june 2026
You’re invited
On behalf of Molly, Melissa, Jack, Bruce and myself I would like to welcome you to our 80th on farm bull sale, being 119 years of breeding.
This year is a very proud moment for our family, being our 80th on farm auction sale, the oldest in Australasia. With Bruce, myself and Molly being the 4th, 5th and 6th generation here on Maungahina. We are going to celebrate with live music, as well as a Speckle Park beef and Hereford Prime taste off. We have arranged with the Copthorne Hotel & Resort a sharp deal for accommodation. The special code is #72899, you use this when calling reception to make a booking. A minibus has also be arranged for the night to get you home safely.
Seems to be a crazy world and climate we live in. As I’m writing this, we have gone from bone dry to 160mls of rain in 36 hours. With unprecedented prices for beef and lamb, its great to be a farmer, and the outlook is very positive for the next few years.
In the Herefords, we have had some new sires come into the mix. Okawa King Pin being our main sire bull with 17 sons in the sale. He is breeding exactly what we want in a Hereford bull for our commercial clients; grunt, constitution, bone, muscle and structure. Alongside Fury and Gladiator who are both Holyfield sons that we have retained for their added performance, carcass and maternal bloodlines. A total of 42 Hereford bulls have been lotted. They are a consistent line of bulls which gives our clients the opportunity to purchase throughout the sale without dropping in quality. That’s always been our philosophy; if they aren’t up to our standards, we won’t put them in.
We have also lotted 16 Speckle Park bulls. A line of bulls I am incredibly proud of, being the best draft of bulls we have offered, from the first to the last lot. They have more punch and performance that would compete with any traditional breed. Some real standout sons this year are by Top Gun and Rising Star. These bulls are suited for both cow and heifer breeding with that added meat quality that the Speckles are renowned for, perfect for achieving any premiums paid.
Please do not hesitate in calling us to discuss the catalogue. We are always open for viewing bulls prior to the sale. Please note we will have updated EBV’s on sale day as they will be quite different to what is in the catalogue for those that are interested.
We are very grateful for your support and hope you can come help us celebrate 80 years of on-farm auctions on the 4th of June.
Mark McKenzie
Greatness awaits you
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