Marathon shearing effort nets $130,000 for charity hospital
The money raised will go towards buying medical equipment for the hospital.
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Tia Potae wins award for supporting shearers during lockdown
Potae's online programme helps rural workers gain access to after-hours services.
Horse show called off after string of other cancellations
Another pandemic victim: one of Hawke's Bay's biggest annual events has been cancelled.
Young Farmer of the Year regional finals set to kick off
"The spirit of the Young Farmer of the Year contest can shine through any red light."
Wanaka A&P show cancelled for the first time in 77 years
Show was founded in 1934 and only cancelled between 1939 and 1945 for WWII.
Good results at Whangamomona Dog Trials
The Whangamomona Dog Trials event took place last week
Heavy rain doesn't dampen spirits at the Aria Shears
"A bit of rain never hurt anyone" was the motto at the Aria Waitangi Day Sports Shears.
'Phenomenal': Matt Chisholm on Shear 4 Blair 24hr Shearathon
More than 10,000 lambs received a haircut during Shear 4 Blair over the long weekend.
Balfour farmer a fan of self-shedding sheep
Blair Drysdale attended the Southern Shedding Sheep First Annual Ram Sale last month.
'Gutted': Methven A and P Show cancelled
Show cancelled but will still run its standalone community competitions and auctions.
Sale marks end of era for Bankhead Dorset Down Stud
Cust couple exit sheep breeding on good terms after a full clearance at a dispersal sale.
'Gut-wrenching': Goldfields Cavalcade cancelled
Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust cancel event and its 30th celebrations along with it.
Mid Canterbury organisers still planning to run A & P shows
Mayfield and Methven A&P shows are due to run on March 12 and 19 respectively.
'Safe place to buy fruit and veg': Drop in visitors at Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market saw a modest turnout on its first weekend at red.
More cancellations for beleaguered shearing calendar
The Otago Shears and the Mackenzie Shears have both now been cancelled.
Northland cleans up at Rotorua Agrodome Shears
Carload of Northland competitors celebrated the chance to compete.
Water crisis, Covid force cancellation of Dannevirke's A&P Show
The need for water in an equestrian show is huge.
Field day will update oat growing trials
"It will give [people] an update on what is happening in the marketplace."
Why Levi McCall and Sky are the pride of Waikoikoi
Pair pull "one out of the bag" at Tux NZ Yarding Challenge at Aratiatia Station.
Winton wapiti sale a success
A 3-year-old bull, Red 53, fetched the highest price of $6000 at the sale last week.
Romneys turn tables on Texels at Abbotsford Station sale
Over 800 ewes and nearly 5500 lambs put up at Abbotsford Station sale last week.
'Star lot': Wapiti bull Prophecy auctioned
4-year-old 406kg bull recently set a national velvet record weight of 21.5kg for its age.
Maniototo A and P Show reduced to stadium events only
Last year Covid cancelled the Show. This year it will be staged in a pared-back form.
'Gutted': Central and North Otago A&P Shows affected by red traffic light move
Central Otago Show postponed and North Otago Show reduced to three competitive sections.
New Zealand Shears cancelled
34 of 59 competitions in the 2021/22 Shearing Sports NZ season have now been cancelled.
Otago Taieri A and P Show goes on, but scaled down
Competitors split between two bubbles of 100 people each and bubbles didn't interact.
Entries open for Fieldays 2022 Innovation Awards
Ideas nurtured through the awards are needed now more than ever.
Floyd Haare wins open final at Tapawera Shears
Floyd Haare is the fifth open-final winner from Southland this season
Shearing Sports NZ organisers appeal for more entries
Competitions and the shearing industry face multiple issues stemming from Covid-19.
Tractor pull added to strongman competition
The show was a huge hit last year and attracted massive crowds.
Raupunga son home for farm expo lead role
Light-bulb moment when Sir Ian Taylor first experienced electricity in the home - aged 8.
24-hour Shear-a-thon to raise money for Southland Charity Hospital
The rural sector is uniting again to help those battling cancer in the South.
Equine world will still get their festival
Equine education, competition, shopping, and entertainment.