Sales Centre

Karaka - The Home of NZB

New Zealand Bloodstock is New Zealand's premier bloodstock auction house, and one of the leading thoroughbred auction houses in the world.

Situated in Karaka, just 30 minutes south of Auckland City, New Zealand Bloodstock's Karaka Sales Centre is world-renowned as both an impressive and practical auction facility.

At the heart of New Zealand Bloodstock's activities is the annual National Yearling Sales Series. In January each year the cream of New Zealand's yearling crop goes under the hammer with around 1,400 young thoroughbreds auctioned through the Karaka sale ring.

In addition to the National Yearling Sales Series, New Zealand Bloodstock conducts a number of thoroughbred auctions each year, spearheaded by the immensley successful Ready to Run Sale of Two-Year-Olds, which is the fastest growing thoroughbred market in New Zealand. Weanlings, broodmares, tried and untried racehorses and stallions to suit every need and budget feature throughout the year.

New Zealand Bloodstock’s division NZB Standardbred also conducts standardbred auctions throughout the year at both the Christchurch and Karaka locations.

New Zealand Bloodstock auctions attract buyers from Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Macau, South Africa, Philippines, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, United Arab Emirates and beyond, and have yielded some of the greatest racehorses to grace the racetracks of Australasia and Asia. 

The Sir Patrick Hogan Auditorium

In honour of the late Sir Patrick Hogan, NZB Principal Sir Peter Vela paid tribute to Hogan and his profound influence on the thoroughbred industry, immediately prior to the opening of its Karaka 2023 National Yearling Sales Series on 29 January. 

In recognition of Hogan’s immense contribution and success, Sir Peter Vela announced the naming of the famed Karaka auction ring the Sir Patrick Hogan Auditorium. “In my lifetime there has been no greater influence on the New Zealand breeding industry than Sir Patrick,” commented Sir Peter Vela.

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The Karaka Sales Centre is now also available for events. The Karaka Pavilion offers one of the most unique venues in the country. From its extensive gardens, stables & informal indoor/outdoor spaces, to a contemporary formal lounge & dining area, or the 600-seat auction ring, there is a space suitable for any event or budget. Go to the Karaka Pavilion website for more event information.