Rain alters outlook for first ewe fair
Rain alters outlook for first ewe fair
Summer rain has changed things dramatically ahead of this month’s Hawarden Ewe Fair.
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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.