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Members of Lodge Hinemoa promote group's work
Members of Lodge Hinemoa were at the Stratford A&P show.

Whangarei A and P Show Shears: Worth the trip to support a new competition
Results from the inaugural Whangarei A and P Show Shears.

Shearing and wood chopping return to the popular show
A 20 per cent increase in crowd numbers at this year's Whangārei A&P show.

Woolhandling champ to shear at Whangarei A and P Show
Pagan Karauria has barely shorn since the French All Nations event in July 2019.

Young grower? Awards aims to showcase hidden talent
"You have nothing to lose and so much to gain".

'Magnificent' ram sets sale record
A record was set at the Canterbury A&P Association elite ram and ewe fair on Friday.

Royal Dairy Show a popular event at A&P Show
The New Zealand Royal Dairy Show was a popular event.

All the fun of the fair: Stratford A&P show a success
Town met country over the weekend at the annual Stratford A&P Show.

Thousands of horse lovers attend Equifest 2020
"It was awesome to see 11,000 happy, smiling faces."

Dog trial benefits Southland Charity Hospital
The Charity Hill dog trial was held on Friday and Saturday at Millers Flat.

South Otago A and P show leans on popular traditions
Crowds came out for 154th South Otago A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.

Bashed-around bull rider back for more
46 is still a pretty young age — unless you are a rodeo bull rider.

Shearing: Stratford win for David Buick
Wairarapa shearer David Buick claim his third open title of new shearing sports season.

Christmas at the Races packed out
Around 5000 people poured into the racecourse in Whanganui on Saturday.

Equifest 2020 gallops ahead despite Covid restrictions
Organisers say border restrictions haven't affected the calibre of educators at Equifest.

School's hard conservation work pays off
Lynmore Primary School pupils have been busy over the past few years.

Corriedale sheep ideal for difficult times
Corriedale sheep holding its own in a challenging market, says NZ Corriedale Council pres.

Shearer wins Rural Women NZ Supreme Award
Rural Women NZ announce Sarah Higgins as winner of Business Awards.

Marton farmers claim environment award
Tutaenui farmers use technology to protect and make best use of their soil.

Young Māori horticulturalist's hard work bears fruit
A Māori horticulturist from Hastings is pick of the crop at inaugural industry awards.

Ahuwhenua Trophy Excellence in Māori Horticulture Award winner announced
Inaugural Ahuwhenua Trophy Excellence in Māori Horticulture Award winner announced.

107th West Otago A&P Show pulls in the crowds
Rain and strong winds did not put off spectators at West Otago A&P show at Tapanui.

Tough at the top at the Shears
Results from the Nelson A and P Show and West Otago A and P show over the weekend.

Rāwhiti hapū win national biosecurity award
Bay of Islands Māori land trust working to eradicate pests and bring back native wildlife.

Roxburgh's Cherry Chaos event canned due to worker shortage
Roxburgh's Cherry Chaos becomes an indirect casualty of Covid-19.

Fencing contest at this year's West Otago A&P Show
Two grand NZ traditions will align - nice and straight, please - in Tapanui this weekend.

Bush Districts Boys' and Girls' Agricultural Club success
Bush Districts Boys' and Girls' Agricultural Club day was held on November 12.

Bales4Blair: Positive response to charity hospital wool bale drive
"People are just so generous." Organisers delighted with response to Bales4Blair.