Ellis Creek Farms Ltd is a butcher at 35/66 Bird Rd, Clifton, in the Tasman district, with a Google rating of 4.9. Its website is elliscreekfarm.co.nz, and its name suggests a farm-based business.
A good butcher knows where the meat comes from and can tell you how to cook it. Buying from a farm-based supplier often means you can ask about how the animals were raised and which cuts are available, so ask about the cut, how long it should be cooked and which cut suits a slow roast, a quick grill or a stew, since cheaper cuts often give the best flavour when cooked low and slow. Order ahead for larger joints, whole birds or boxes of meat, since farm suppliers may take orders for set days. Regulars store meat properly in the fridge or freezer, buy in bulk for the freezer and check the website for current ordering details.
For households around Clifton and the Tasman district, Ellis Creek Farms is worth contacting about what is available.