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They’re off and racing!!
Tuesday, 10 November 2009, 11:08 am | Royal New Zealand Show
Perennial Show favourite, the Shetland Grand National, is back and celebrating its 11th running at this year’s Royal New Zealand Show in Christchurch. The Shetland Grand National is a steeplechase with a difference, with 11 ponies and riders taking ... More >>
Youth zone a first in Canterbury
Monday, 9 November 2009, 9:39 am | Royal New Zealand Show
The Canterbury A&P Association has introduced a new feature area at this year’s Royal New Zealand Show, specifically for teens. Voltage is an interactive zone exclusively for 12-18 year olds. The area allows teens to gain hands on experience in a range ... More >>
World’s best axemen compete at show
Friday, 6 November 2009, 11:08 am | Royal New Zealand Show
World Champion New Zealand Axeman Jason Wynyard will be competing in the woodchopping section at this year’s Royal New Zealand Show in Christchurch. Wynyard, 36, is an eight times Stihl Timbersports Champion, taking his most recent title at the Stihl ... More >>
That’s Topps
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 11:13 am | Royal New Zealand Show
New Zealand’s most loved musical and comic duo, The Topp Twins will be performing at this year’s Royal New Zealand Show in Christchurch. More >>
Horses and hounds
Monday, 2 November 2009, 1:16 pm | Royal New Zealand Show
This year’s Renown Challenge Cup at the Royal New Zealand Show, will include a touch of tradition with Christchurch Hunt Master David McConchie and his hounds leading the competitors’ out into the arena. Based on the tradition of fox hunting, the ... More >>
What’s new at the show
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 4:16 pm | Royal New Zealand Show
Gareth Morgan – Seminars Gareth Morgan will be presenting a seminar titled ‘Up Close with Gareth Morgan: the dairy opportunity in Brazil’ to Show visitors on Friday 13 November. Low cost pastoral dairy farming in the savannah of Brazil offers ... More >>
Para-equestrian display at the show
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 11:17 am | Royal New Zealand Show
Visitors to this year’s Royal New Zealand Show in Christchurch will be treated to an outstanding display of equestrian brilliance with four para-equestrian riders taking to the arena for a Dressage Display. The Dressage Display is a regular fixture ... More >>
Only one month till Showtime…
Monday, 12 October 2009, 9:29 am | Royal New Zealand Show
The countdown is on with just under one month to go till Christchurch comes to life with the sights, smells and celebration of the Royal New Zealand Show. It's three full days of livestock, entertainment and attractions. All the very best of rural ... More >>
Entries open for countries biggest Show
Tuesday, 14 July 2009, 10:10 am | Royal New Zealand Show
The Schedule of Classes is now available for this year’s Royal New Zealand Show, hosted by the Canterbury A&P Association. The Royal New Zealand Show runs from 11-13 November at Canterbury Agricultural Park Christchurch. Attracting 120,000 people, ... More >>
Entries open for oil competition
Friday, 10 July 2009, 4:41 pm | Royal New Zealand Show
Entries are now open for the New Zealand Gourmet Oil Competition. Celebrating the success, quality and variety of New Zealand’s gourmet oils, the competition, now in its sixth year, is held in conjunction with the Royal New Zealand Show. More >>
Battle of the lambs begins
Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 3:03 pm | Royal New Zealand Show
Farmers from throughout New Zealand are once again invited to showcase their quality lamb and compete in the Mint Lamb Competition held in conjunction with the Royal New Zealand Show. More >>