Last calves go under the hammer
It was dubbed The Last Hurrah.
Rural Events
Fowler puts his sole into competition
Fowler puts his sole into competition
If you're driving past the Kaikorai Rugby Club in Dunedin and see a chap wielding a gumboot, it's most likely Kieran Fowler.
Temuka & Geraldine A&P Show, Winchester
Temuka & Geraldine A&P Show, Winchester
Brilliant sunny weather made for an excellent Temuka & Geraldine A&P Show at Winchester recently.
Mayfield A&P Show
Mayfield A&P Show
The Mayfield A&P Show on Saturday continued its point of difference from other shows with pig racing, an ear tag hunt (with a twist), pig chasing and tug of war competition; people against a team of Clydesdale horses.
Three generations all judging
Three generations all judging
There was something a bit special going on in the equestrian judging at the Wanaka A&P Show.
Adopt a tractor mission to get collection to show
Adopt a tractor mission to get collection to show
Ask Allan Dippie how many tractors he has in his collection and he shrugs.
One bad run no discouragement
One bad run no discouragement
"PL" Anderson was a bit too upfront about one of his runs in the dog trials at the Wanaka A&P Show.
Woman judge relishing the role
Woman judge relishing the role
It was appropriate that, on International Women's Day, Georgie Wallace was in the sheep pens at the Wanaka A&P Show.
Horse dies at Canterbury rodeo
Horse dies at Canterbury rodeo
A horse has died after hitting a fence at the Rodeo National Finals in north Canterbury today.
Dash of rain keeps the dust down
Dash of rain keeps the dust down
It was a bit of a scramble yesterday for Wanaka A&P Show exhibitors to erect their tents before heavy rain hit late in the afternoon.
Organisers prepare for the future at A&P show
Organisers prepare for the future at A&P show
Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show are welcoming two new members to their team at this year's event, with a focus on the future.
Good crowd for Southland A&P
Good crowd for Southland A&P
The rain stayed away and the people came to the 151st annual Southland A&P Show at Donovan Park in Invercargill on Saturday.
Cavalcade comes to a close
Cavalcade comes to a close
About 350 horses and their riders trotted through the centre of the Lake Hawea township this morning at the end of this year's cavalcade.
Laying the groundwork
Laying the groundwork
With a week to go, Upper Clutha A&P Society crews were busy on Pembroke Park in Wanaka yesterday laying out the display areas.
Celebration to mark end of cavalcade
Celebration to mark end of cavalcade
Hundreds of cavalcaders arrive in Lake Hawea today, ready to kick back, relax, and have a hoedown. Organisers were busy yesterday at the Hawea Domain, preparing the venue for a crowd of up to 4000.
Big turnout for Oamaru show
Big turnout for Oamaru show
Visitors filled the Oamaru Showgrounds on Friday and Saturday for the 156th North Otago A&P Show.
'The future of rodeo is looking good': Cocks
'The future of rodeo is looking good': Cocks
Rodeo is in good heart, with young people taking it up despite the sport coming under attack from animal rights activists, says Lyal Cocks, president of the NZ Rodeo Cowboys' Association.
Town and country celebrate 106th Kaikoura A&P Show
Town and country celebrate 106th Kaikoura A&P Show
Organisers of the Kaikoura A&P Show say it's as strong as it's ever been, despite battling a raft of recent challenges.
Maniototo goes to show
Maniototo goes to show
The rural sector was on display during the 120th Maniototo A&P Show in Ranfurly last Wednesday.
Big horse and big lessons
Big horse and big lessons
Lyn Chittock did not get time to take photographs during the first day of her first Otago Goldfields Cavalcade - nor did she have the chance to enjoy a beer.