Mayor supports A&P association Mayor supports A&P association The Duvauchelle A&P Show has high-level support, as it faces an uncertain future.
Sun co-operates for Duvauchelle event Sun co-operates for Duvauchelle event The sun came out for the Duvauchelle A&P Show this month, after a wet build-up.
‘The sun’s out’: president sees positives ‘The sun’s out’: president sees positives North Canterbury farmers have plenty of cause for optimism after a challenging year, Cam Henderson says.
Hampshire investment pays dividends Hampshire investment pays dividends An $8000 investment in a Hampshire ram at the Gore ram fair two years ago has paid off for Little River farmer Ben Butterick.
Ram fair sales ‘going really well’ Ram fair sales ‘going really well’ Stock agents have reported some good results at Canterbury ram fairs this season.
Rams raise $4500 for charities Rams raise $4500 for charities Two Canterbury charities have received a welcome boost following a ram sale held at Cheviot earlier this month.
Holiday time works well for Duvauchelle show Holiday time works well for Duvauchelle show Duvauchelle is planning to welcome the New Year in style.
Hopes for A&P show after ‘a turbulent 2020’ Hopes for A&P show after ‘a turbulent 2020’ Banks Peninsula is the place to be for "a new start after a turbulent 2020", Little River Show secretary Carys Monteath says.
Sefton strawberries ripening on schedule Sefton strawberries ripening on schedule Strawberries are ripening just in time for Christmas, but North Canterbury grower Cam Booker expects them to be snapped up quickly.
Cycling for good of rural health Cycling for good of rural health Two North Island farmers’ daughters have been riding the wave to support farmer mental health.
Smoking and vaping policies in the spotlight Smoking and vaping policies under the spotlight in Waimakariri Smoking and vaping-free policies, speed limits, regeneration and water supplies were discussed at the Waimakariri District Council meeting this week.
Food banks receive huge boost from Toot for Tucker Record haul: North Canterbury food banks receive huge boost The Kaiapoi Community Centre was overflowing with bags of food donated during the Toot for Tucker appeal.
Charities to benefit from family’s ram sale Charities to benefit from family’s ram sale Two particularly special rams will go under the hammer at the Stevenson family’s ram sale in North Canterbury tomorrow.
‘Magnificent’ ram sets sale record ‘Magnificent’ ram sets sale record A record was set at the Canterbury A&P Association elite ram and ewe fair on Friday.
Children bring pet livestock to show day Children bring pet livestock to show day Canterbury children lined up for their annual show experience last month after an uncertain year.
Nice to go out on a high: breeder Nice to go out on a high: breeder Mid Canterbury farmer Stuart Sinclair bowed out in style at the Courtenay A&P Show in Kirwee recently.
Old machinery attracts attention Old machinery attracts attention Richard Westaway wanted machinery from his great-grandfather’s day at the Courtenay A&P Show and he wasn’t disappointed.
Organiser thrilled with show crowd Organiser thrilled with show crowd A record crowd flocked to the Kirwee Showgrounds for the 145th Courtenay A&P Show on November 21.
Pets have day at school Pets have day at school A lamb drinking competition and a dog obstacle challenge to test dogs — and their owners — were a few of the attractions at the recent Rakaia School pet day.
Rams key to breeding top lambs Rams key to breeding top lambs North Canterbury rams are the secret to breeding mint condition lambs, according to Marlborough farmers Ali and Stu Campbell.