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A down year for Hawke's Bay shearing champs
Just four North Island shearing competitions this summer. There should have been 32.
Just four North Island shearing competitions this summer. There should have been 32.
Results from Saturday's Apiti and Districts Show shearing and woolhandling championships.
The Mystery Creek event, held annually in June, normally attracts over 100,000 people.
424 Dogs ran at the Mangaehu-Stratford 96th Annual Sheep Dog Trials.
Tom Adkins has secured himself a spot at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final.
Five Southland finalists vying for National Shearing Circuit title next week.
Most will tell you the tradition of attending dog trials is all about the people.
Apiti and District Show Shearing and Woolhandling Champs kick off tomorrow.
Dunedin's Zoe and Millar McElrea will represent the South at the grand final in July.
"When you're out on the hill, you're on your own. It's very hard to replace that freedom."
It was fourth and final time lucky for 31-year-old dairy farm manager Jonny Brown
Event director Dave Martin says the Expo has the full support of the Wairoa community.
Competition to select the top Māori sheep and beef farm has been postponed.
Project aims to provide free mental health support to school children.
Beledene Demo Starleena was the supreme champion at the on-farm comp last month.
Sheep from far and wide were up for sale at the Hawarden Ewe Fair.
The championships were held at the Waimahaka Collie Club on February 5 and 6.
There was good results at the Taranaki Ayrshire Club junior show.
The money raised will go towards buying medical equipment for the hospital.
Potae's online programme helps rural workers gain access to after-hours services.
Another pandemic victim: one of Hawke's Bay's biggest annual events has been cancelled.
"The spirit of the Young Farmer of the Year contest can shine through any red light."
Show was founded in 1934 and only cancelled between 1939 and 1945 for WWII.
The Whangamomona Dog Trials event took place last week
"A bit of rain never hurt anyone" was the motto at the Aria Waitangi Day Sports Shears.
More than 10,000 lambs received a haircut during Shear 4 Blair over the long weekend.
Blair Drysdale attended the Southern Shedding Sheep First Annual Ram Sale last month.
Show cancelled but will still run its standalone community competitions and auctions.
Cust couple exit sheep breeding on good terms after a full clearance at a dispersal sale.