Cattermoles Butchery is a neighbourhood butcher at 159 Williams Street in Kaiapoi, Waimakariri, holding a 4.6 rating from 76 Google reviews.
A good butcher earns their keep at the counter. Ask what came in fresh, and don't hesitate to request cuts to order — steaks cut a little thicker, a shoulder rolled and tied, smaller portions if you're cooking for one. Butchers know which piece wants a slow braise and which should go quick and hot, and they can often steer you to a cheaper cut that does the same job with a bit of care. Many also make their own sausages and smallgoods, a fair test of any butcher shop. Regulars know the trick: once the butcher behind the counter knows how you cook, the recommendations get better.
Judging by its reviews, Kaiapoi locals have found that kind of counter service at Cattermoles on Williams Street.