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Announcing the 2024 Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Show of New Zealand
The 2024 Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Show of New Zealand is coming to Horowhenua!! We’re pleased to announce that the Horowhenua AP&I Association will be hosting the Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Show of New Zealand in January 2024. To kick off our Centenary Year with a […]
Further statement on the North Otago incident
Following the further media coverage of an incident at the North Otago A&P Show, the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand (RAS) reiterates our earlier comments that any abuse—whether it be towards an animal or another person—is totally unacceptable, says Vice President Nic Barkley. “The incident in question was egregious and goes against the values […]
It’s National Volunteer Week
It’s Te Wiki Tüao a-Motu – National Volunteer Week. From Vice-President Nic Barkley, and all of the Royal Agricultural Society, we want to thank you, our volunteers, for everything you do to make shows across the country as successful as they are! This year’s theme is He wa piataata – Time to shine. A chance […]
Cleaning up after Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle took a toll on quite of our shows, no more so than the Wairoa A&P Society who were hit hard. Thankfully, local volunteers and community groups were on hand to help with the clean up. Check out some of the before and after photos below, and visit the Wairoa A&P Show’s Facebook page […]
Visit from Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence
It was such and honour and the privilege to have hosted Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence today. President Rachel Walker, Vice President Nic Barkley and Operations Manager Christine Roberts spoke with Her Royal Highness and Sir Tim about the RAS here in New Zealand, how the showing movement […]
Cyclone Gabrielle – Please Keep Safe
On behalf of the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand, we extend our concern for everyone and ask that you please keep safe in these unprecedented times. We have contacted all North Island A&Ps extending our sympathies to individuals and communities, and asking if they need any support from us. We encourage you to contact […]
Showcasing Excellence at Royal Event
Vice President, Nic Barkley, was honoured to have been invited as the Official Guest to the Horowhenua Agricultural, Pastoral and Industrial Show over Wellington's Anniversary weekend. Horowhenua was also hosting a Royal Event in the Dairy Cattle Section, which added to the prestige of this year's Show. "It was an absolute privilege to have attended [...]
Merry Christmas
The RAS team would like to thank you all for your involvement in the showing movement and your passion for showcasing rural excellence. Have a great holiday break and we will see you over the autumn season.
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