Wanaka Show to go ahead if Alert Level 1 returns
Wanaka A&P Show organisers yesterday decided to press ahead with staging the latest annual show, despite continued uncertainty about Covid-19 alert levels.
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A&P show decision to be made tonight
A&P show decision to be made tonight
This year’s Wanaka A&P Show hangs in the balance, and organisers are to meet this evening to decide whether to forge ahead with plans for the 2021 event.
Cancellation of A&P Show major stress
Cancellation of A&P Show major stress
For the first time since World War 2, the Southland A&P Show has been forced to cancel a show - its 153rd annual event.
Thousands enjoy terrier-ific day at show
Thousands enjoy terrier-ific day at show
From highland dancers to livestock competitions, the North Otago A&P Show in Oamaru had it all.
Maniototo Rodeo postponed after Covid shift
Maniototo Rodeo postponed after Covid shift
The Maniototo Rodeo has been postponed for a second time following the move to Covid-19 alert level 2.
Records fall at Lawrence dog sale
Records fall at Lawrence dog sale
Farmers were loving bidding for working dogs as records were broken in South Otago on Valentine’s Day.
Research focus of field day
Research focus of field day
Research updates and outcomes will be the main focus during the Southern Dairy Hub field day on March 10.
Buster musters big cluster of admirers
Buster musters big cluster of admirers
At three-quarters of a tonne with one blue eye and one brown one, size 9 shoes and a liking for hats, Buster the 12-year-old Clydesdale was popular at the Mt Benger A&P Show at the weekend.
Association gets back to its roots
Association gets back to its roots
After the past year's challenges, the Kaikoura A&P Association is hoping to get back to grass roots.
Central Otago A&P Show
Central Otago A&P Show
Blue skies and warm conditions added to the success of the 124th Central Otago A&P Show on Saturday.
Southerners dominant in shearing, woolhandling
Southerners dominant in shearing, woolhandling
Southern contenders showed their mettle at the Otago Shears during the weekend. The annual Otago Shearing and New Zealand Woolhandling Championships took place at Telford farm institute, near...
Rodeo draws crowd of 300 at Mataura
Rodeo draws crowd of 300 at Mataura
It was a jam-packed day of rodeo fun as more than 300 people turned out for the Mataura Rodeo on Saturday.
'Absolutely gutted': Maniototo A&P Show cancelled over alert level move
'Absolutely gutted': Maniototo A&P Show cancelled over alert level move
The Maniototo A&P Show, scheduled for Wednesday, has been cancelled.
Farmer anger at water rules clear as hundreds attend meeting
Farmer anger at water rules clear as hundreds attend meeting
Farmers rallied against "unworkable" new freshwater rules at a meeting near Gore yesterday.
Exhibitor pleased to return to show
Exhibitor pleased to return to show
Tapanui farmer Bruce Eade is delighted to be taking part in this year’s Gore A&P Show.
Trek may spot wild horses in hills above Kaitangata
Trek may spot wild horses in hills above Kaitangata
A rare opportunity to share in one of Otago’s more unusual spectacles takes place this weekend.
Family follows mother’s ambition into rodeo
Family follows mother’s ambition into rodeo
Not everyone has the fastest horse or the best-trained horse at the rodeo.
Mackenzie proud of winning lamb Chugzy
Mackenzie proud of winning lamb Chugzy
Chugzy might be a "friendly and happy sheep" but her name gives away what kind of appetite she has.
Two days of rodeo at Outram
Two days of rodeo at Outram
Cowboys will get two chances to chase points at the Outram Rodeo this weekend.
Southdown ram takes top prize at Little River
Southdown ram takes top prize at Little River
North Canterbury sheep genetics came out on top at Little River last month.