Association planning upcoming show
The Stratford A&P Association are busy planning for the show.
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Manawatū, Ellesmere join list of shearing competition cancellations
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Zanda McDonald Award finalist always trying to improve
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Hawke's Bay show cancelled for the first time in almost 80 years
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Two events on their way to Stratford for A&P Show
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Uncertainty puts historic Hawke's Bay A and P show at risk
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The NZ Agricultural Show must go on - president
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Young people encouraged to apply for beekeeping scholarship
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Transtasman farm dog challenge winner revealed
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