Yes, Halswell Butchery delivers to West Melton as part of our wider Selwyn and Canterbury delivery zone, which also covers Springston and Burnham.
Halswell Butchery is a locally owned Christchurch butchery that has been supplying quality meat to Canterbury households since 2007. While our retail shop is based at 490 Sparks Road in Halswell, we deliver fresh, locally sourced meat straight to homes and workplaces across West Melton and the wider Selwyn district. You get the same cuts, the same quality, and the same friendly service that our Christchurch customers have relied on for years, without the drive into town.
Order online and choose delivery or click and collect, and your meat arrives vacuum packed and kept cold in a chilltainer so it stays fresh from our shop to your door.
West Melton was first settled in the 1870s and has long been associated with horse racing, particularly trotting, along with cropping and sheep farming, and more recently wine growing and deer farming. A few kilometres north of town, Moore Park Speedway hosts motorcycle speedway racing and has staged the final of the New Zealand Solo Championship on several occasions. West Melton is also home to the Canterbury Astronomical Society's R F Joyce Observatory and the West Melton Aerodrome, giving the town an unusual mix of horsepower, motorsport, and stargazing on its doorstep.
That rural, sport loving character is part of what makes West Melton such a strong fit for a proper meat order. Whether you are feeding the family after a day at the trots or the speedway, or simply making the most of a big rural section, having quality cuts delivered saves you the run into Christchurch on State Highway 73.
West Melton has grown fast, with the population more than doubling between the 2013 and 2018 censuses, and that growth led to the town's first ever set of traffic lights being switched on in March 2023 at the intersection of State Highway 73 and Weedons Ross Road. The town's shopping precinct still centres on a Four Square supermarket and community centre, and a new skate park and playground opened alongside it in 2022 and 2023. The 86 bus route connects West Melton to Darfield and central Christchurch on weekday mornings and evenings, and the town now links directly to the Christchurch Southern Motorway via the Weedons Ross Road interchange.
For a town changing this quickly, having a reliable local butcher is one less thing to think about. Order online and your meat is on its way to West Melton without you needing to time your trip around the new traffic lights or find a park at the Four Square.
If you are a lover of cheese - then you have to try Barry's Bay. The local Akaroa cheese monger makes beautiful cheeses that are perfect for your next platter - or up'ing your burger game. The cheeses are available in store AND NOW ONLINE!
Our hams are all cooked on the premises, with minimal water added. You can purchase them whole, or we can slice to order.
All the bacon we sell is dry cured the old-style way on our premises. As the name suggests, dry curing means that no water is added. This ensures that whether you are pan frying or grilling, the bacon doesn't steam, ensuring you get a lovely, crispy result. Perfect for your weekend breakfast!
A large range of loin, shoulder and Danish style (using just the eye) options, with or without rind are available. Check them out next time you're in.
Our premium steaks are all aged at least two weeks to maximize flavour.
Fillet steak is the tenderest cut available and is so lean, there is almost no waste.
Ribeye steak has a little more marbling, which many believe provides a superior flavour.
We stock a full range of salamis - from a feisty pepperoni, to strong garlic through to mild for those who like to take things a little more slowly.
If you're after an elegant addition to your antipasto platters, look no further than our delicious Prosciutto. Air dried and sliced thin, it's also fantastic to wrap around other meats or fruits.
Another one to try is our Pancetta - Italian bacon which adds a sophisticated touch to pasta and stew.
Sliced Chorizo is another option to spice up your antipasto. It's superb on crackers, or in many Spanish tapas dishes.
Kransky sausages, with their distinctive smoky flavour, make a great alternative for hot dogs, and are usually a big hit with the kids.
Frankfurters are the more traditional hot dog option - and who says you have to wait for the weather to get warm to enjoy a sausage in a bun??
*You will not find salami or cheese in our online store
*we do not carry the full Halswell Butchery range in our online store.
Add your order to the cart and enter your West Melton delivery address at checkout to see the exact delivery cost for your area.
| Detail | West Melton delivery |
|---|---|
| Postcodes covered | Covered within the wider West Melton, Springston, and Burnham delivery zone. Enter your address at checkout to confirm. |
| Delivery fee under $125 | Flat rate of $12 per 15 kilogram carton on orders under $125 |
| Free delivery threshold | Orders of $125 or more |
| Delivery days | Deliveries do not run on Mondays, Saturdays, or Sundays |
| Delivery timeframe | Within 48 hours of your order being placed, since West Melton sits outside the Christchurch city boundary |
| Click and collect | Available in store at 490 Sparks Road, Halswell, ready 24 hours after ordering or the next business day for weekend orders |
Your order is vacuum packed to lock in freshness, then packed with cooler packs inside a chilltainer to keep it at a safe temperature for the trip out to West Melton.
Our delivery run also covers the surrounding Selwyn townships, so you can order with us even if you live just outside town. We currently deliver to Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, West Melton, Springston, Burnham, and Broadfield.
Not sure if your address falls within these areas? Enter your details at checkout and the exact delivery cost for your address will be calculated automatically.
Order your meat online today and have it delivered fresh to your home or workplace, or get in touch with our team if you have a question about delivery to your part of town.
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