North Shore Meat Centre
About
North Shore Meat Centre, on North Island, trades from 171 Archers Road, Hillcrest, Auckland 0629, New Zealand. First-time visitors should expect a working butcher's counter rather than a supermarket aisle, with staff on hand to cut to order.
The shop's 4.2 out of 5 average, drawn from 219 reviews, reflects a steady local following rather than passing tourist trade. That score sits among the stronger records for butcheries serving the Auckland area, and repeat custom has built it over time.
Opening hours run Monday to Saturday, with the doors closing on Sunday. Photographs of the counter and its cuts are available online, and a website carries the shop's full details for anyone planning a visit.
Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, Napier, Wellington and New Plymouth all sit within reach, so the shop can be folded into a wider North Island itinerary. English is the main language, and te reo Māori is also official, so Māori place names appear throughout the country. Ferries reach Waiheke, the Hauraki Gulf islands and Stewart Island, and a Cook Strait service links the two main islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Shore Meat Centre known for?
North Shore Meat Centre is known as a butcher on North Island, a trade that has served communities here since Polynesian settlers arrived around the thirteenth century and British colonisation followed from 1840. Customers come to it for meat prepared by a butcher rather than for general groceries.
What kind of business is North Shore Meat Centre?
North Shore Meat Centre is a butcher on North Island, serving customers who want meat cut and prepared for them. It is a local butcher's shop rather than a restaurant or grocery store.
Where is North Shore Meat Centre located on North Island?
North Shore Meat Centre sits at 171 Archers Road, Hillcrest, Auckland 0629, on North Island. That puts it in Auckland's Hillcrest suburb, and the surrounding coast is home to dolphins, fur seals and seabirds.
How do visitors rate North Shore Meat Centre?
North Shore Meat Centre holds a rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 219 reviews, reflecting steady approval from those who have stopped by. That score sits alongside its role as a butcher on North Island.
Is North Shore Meat Centre easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on North Island?
North Shore Meat Centre is reachable from centres such as Auckland, and ferries from the region also link Waiheke, the Hauraki Gulf islands and Stewart Island, with a Cook Strait service joining the two main islands. Visitors travelling from Wellington, Rotorua, Taupo, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier or New Plymouth can plan a route to its Hillcrest location.
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