Final touches in place for Lawrence rodeo
Lawrence is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year.
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Shearing the fun shows of the north
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Anti-rodeo activists SAFE claim to be 'bullied'
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Smashed avo a winner for The Lighthouse on Lockington Cafe
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Harvey Fly celebrate 50 years of fishing with friends
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Wairoa Rodeo prepares for a day of fun, knowing it's in the spotlight
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Cavalcade participants can e-bike at Riding High to Hawea
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Southland pupils off to Montana ag congress
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Coloured sheep sale will go ahead 'rain, hail, or shine'
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Temuka farmer a winner in his field
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Trekking through the generations
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