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Waimate Shears: Women demonstrate their skill with blades
A group of women have shown they are among the sharpest blades in the drawer.
Novice debuts his 'pride and joy' at Taieri Ploughing match
Thomas Sime spent about 100 hours restoring his1969 Ford 2000 vintage tractor.
Waimate Shears: Pyper wins NZ Winter Comb open title
Results from the first day of the Waimate Shears.
Farmers, breeders rue lost chance to showcase stock at NZ Ag Show
"Pretty gutting that it's not happening again this year."
Canterbury Shears still on despite NZ Agricultural Show cancellation
NZ Agricultural Show has been cancelled but the Canterbury Shears will go ahead.
Rangiora cancelled, but there's plenty of shearing to come
Organisers say Rangiora cancellation was due to sheep transportation issues.
'All the stops' pulled out to get fans in for Ranfurly Shield game
Structured system that can automatically provide spacing between stand groups created.
'Hugely disappointed': New Zealand A&P Show cancelled for second year in a row
An estimated 100,000 people normally attend the show.
Where have all the bladies gone?
Shearing competition organisers struggle to find blade shearing competitors.
Former winners set pace in shearing Circuit's 50th year
In a hotly-contested opening round, Nathan Stratford picked up maximum points.
Manawatū, Ellesmere join list of shearing competition cancellations
The shearing sports season has suffered another blow.
Stratford and Henare win major titles at NZ Merino Shears
60th NZ Merino Shears took place in Alexandra over the weekend.
Entries open for revamped 2022 Dairy Industry Awards
All three award categories refreshed after months of consultation, feedback & discussion.
Zanda McDonald Award finalist always trying to improve
Mid Canterbury's Rhys Roberts is one of eight finalists in the Zanda McDonald Award.
Shearing season underway amid tighter restrictions
All hands on deck at the 60th New Zealand Merino Shears in Alexandra this week.
Dog trials raise $12,000 for Hospice Southland
Event raised "a couple of grand more than last year" dog trials committee chairman says.
Whakatu Freezing Works closure commemoration
On Friday October 10, 1986, Whakatu closed and all workers were laid off
Entries open for Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award
Award recognises Māori working on sheep and beef farms
Covid-19: Cup and Show Week may be closed to Canterbury public
Level 2 restrictions may mean the public cannot attend Canterbury's annual cup week.
New fishing season starts this week: What you need to know
The new trout fishing season gets under way this week — here's what you need to know.
Eight finalists announced for 2022 Zanda McDonald Award
There will be two Award winners for 2022 – one from each side of the Tasman.
Field Day fishing event back on track despite delay
90 Mile Beach popular fishing event, with 20 anglers braving windy conditions.
Two for 2: Big shearing events to go ahead under Covid restrictions
NZ Merino Shears and NZ Spring Shears will take place in October.
Hawke's Bay show cancelled for the first time in almost 80 years
The 158-year-old centrepiece event was last cancelled in World War II.
Two events on their way to Stratford for A&P Show
Two events are coming to town this year for Stratford's A&P Show.
Uncertainty puts historic Hawke's Bay A and P show at risk
Lack of Government grants means show is also at financial risk without gate-takings.
The NZ Agricultural Show must go on - president
Canterbury A&P Association president hopes region will be in Level 1 for November show.
Young people encouraged to apply for beekeeping scholarship
Ron Mossop Youth Scholarship aims to offer best possible start in apiculture industry.
Transtasman farm dog challenge winner revealed
Winning dog sets Cobber Challenge record of 1012.6km over three-week period.
Entries open for Ballance Farm Environment Awards
2021 programme includes new Catchment Group Award.
Young Farmer of the Year 2022: District contests start next month
Sixteen district contests will be held across the country over October and November.
Farm dogs Jack and Jill lead the Cobber Challenge
Aussies dogs Skyblue Jack and Glenlyon Jill are the ones to beat.
94 years of service recognised at Fire Service honours night
Rangiputa Rural Fire Force acknowledged at honours night last Saturday.