National finals gone but titles awarded
The grand finale of the 2019-20 rodeo season has become a casualty of Covid-19.
Rural Events
Cantabrians claim lion’s share of awards
Cantabrians claim lion’s share of awards
Cantabrians have won more than half of the awards at this year’s Norwood Rural Sports Awards.
Cancellation will protect community
Cancellation will protect community
It was going to be the year of all years for the Strath Taieri A&P Show, but it was not to be.
History in the frame as celebrations cancelled
History in the frame as celebrations cancelled
A couple of blank spots remain in the Palmerston Collie Club’s dog trial history and the club’s hopes to forge ahead with its centennial celebration this weekend were quashed after the committee...
Merino studs working collaboratively
Merino studs working collaboratively
A tour of seven Mackenzie and Waitaki merino studs ‘‘ snuck in’’ before cancellations caused by Covid-19, organiser Will Murray said.
Community support for A&P humbling
Community support for A&P humbling
The Methven A&P Association may suffer a financial blow with the cancellation of last weekend’s show but community support has been humbling, president Adam Glass says.
‘Resilient’ in face of A&P show cancellations
‘Resilient’ in face of A&P show cancellations
The A&P show movement remains ‘‘resilient’’ in the face of cancellations, Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) executive officer Debbie Cameron says.
Dairy Trainee of the Year top spots all go to women
Dairy Trainee of the Year top spots all go to women
Women won all three placings in the West Coast-Top of the South Dairy Trainee of the Year competition.
Show draws large crowd
Show draws large crowd
The Mayfield A&P Show drew a large crowd enjoying a great community day out with events and activities to suit young and old.
‘Struggle’ to get shearing contest off the ground
‘Struggle’ to get shearing contest off the ground
When Roddy Kidd proposed having a shearing competition at the Oxford A&P Show back in 1971, he was told it would never catch on.
Careful management ensures Wanaka dog trials go ahead
Careful management ensures Wanaka dog trials go ahead
Unlike most events around the country this week, the Wanaka Collie Dog Club’s dog trials at Glendhu Bay went ahead yesterday, almost as usual.
National Fieldays postponed
National Fieldays postponed
New Zealand's National Fieldays, billed as the largest agricultural event in the southern hemisphere, won't be going ahead in June due to the covid-19 outbreak.
Easter Bunny Hunt postponed until Queen's Birthday
Easter Bunny Hunt postponed until Queen's Birthday
This year's Great Easter Bunny Hunt is still on although it has been postponed until Queen's Birthday Weekend, says convener Dave Ramsay.
Everyone under the sun at annual A&P show
Everyone under the sun at annual A&P show
"Bruce, Bruce, Bruce. Bruce, come here."
Global merino conference in Otago: president says industry better than ever
Global merino conference in Otago: president says industry better than ever
World Federation of Merino Breeders president Will Roberts reckons he has never seen the merino industry has never been so good as it is now.
Biog will tell story of early pastoralist great-grandfather
Biog will tell story of early pastoralist great-grandfather
Jane Shennan is on a mission to tell the story of her great-grandfather — a prominent figure in Otago’s early pastoral history.
New Zealand curlers’ outfits made from Maniototo wool
New Zealand curlers’ outfits made from Maniototo wool
It's the ultimate homegrown story.
Young breeders from around the world gather
Young breeders from around the world gather
Fernando Alfonso describes Hereford cattle as a "very complete breed".
Putting on a show
Putting on a show
Paul Dwyer wraps up Day 1 of the Wanaka A&P Show and talks to the show's event manager Jane Stalker.
Wanaka A&P: Cute sheep the rage at UK weddings
Wanaka A&P: Cute sheep the rage at UK weddings
Brides-to-be take note. Having a sheep at a wedding is apparently all the rage in the United Kingdom.