From July 2-4, New Plymouth will be the stage for a showdown of skill, determination and farming excellence.
• FMG Region-off
Running in combination with the AgriKidsNZ final is the FMG Region-off. Contestants in the AgriKidsNZ, Junior Young Farmer and FMG Young Farmer of the Year competitions compete for regional points. Each region earns points by completing community-focused challenges and public voting. The winning region receives $5000 for their chosen charity; $1000 to the senior contestant; $1000 to be split among the Junior contestants and $1000 to be split among the AgriKidsNZ contestants.
Voters also go in the draw to win a $500 Bonfire Giftcard. Voting closes 5pm, July 4.
Visit fmg.co.nz/campaigns to vote.
Competing in the Aorangi and Tasman regions are:
• FMG Young Farmer of the Year contestants:
Aorangi finalist — Jack Taggart from Hinds Young Farmers.
Tasman finalist — Bryce Win from Tasman Valley Young Farmers.
Junior Young Farmer of the year contestants:
Aorangi finalists: Emma Kinzett and Meghan Nish, from Mount Hutt College. Niamh Hawe and Libby Jackson, from Ashburton College.
Tasman finalists: Charlie Clark, from Mount Hutt College, Leo Acland from Christ’s College. Tabitha White and Mikayla Molloy from Rangi Ruru.
Agrikids contestents:
Aorangi finalists: Beaconfield Redbands: Angus Ward, Tessa Croft and Hunter Clarke, from Beaconfield School. AIS Farmers: Flynn Lovett, Flynn Chudleigh and Flynn Tait, from Ashburton Intermediate School. Hinds Hustlers: Ebony Groves, James Sheppard and Sophie Sheppard from Hinds School.
Tasman finalists: Waikari Warriors: Rosie Barton, Max Beach and Fergus Butters from Waikari School. Broomfield Broncos: Arlo Knight, Jack Hope-Pearson and Nixon Keane from Broomfield School. Marlborough Musterers: Tom March, Louis Gorman and Tom Barker from Seddon School.
