3003 days ago

The countdown is on to our 125th Jubilee Show!

Waikato A&P Association

Hi Neighbours, the 125th Jubilee of the Waikato A&P Show is on 27th - 29th October. Mark the date in your diary now and visit our NEW LOOK WEBSITE!

Here's what you need to know for your Waikato A&P Show entries.

- Late entries will be received to 9th October with a late fee, and no guarantee of your name in the catalogue.

- Beef, Dairy Cattle and Alpacas need TB Certificates. Rams need Brucellosis Certificates. It's compulsory.

- Equestrian: Original Height Certificates are required for the ring only, not with entries.

- All sections: Confirmation forms for the ring are being sent out soon with Gate / Exhibitors Passes.

- Trade site applications are still being received but need to be paid on application. All current trade stall holders - your invoices are now due in full.

- SCHOOLS: Register now for the farm trail so kids can receive their booklets.

- COMPETITION: Cow Colouring Competition - print your entry form here. Prizes to be won. Watch the local papers also.

- COMPETITION: Snapshot Camera Photographic Competition is open to all ages - download your entry form here. Cash prizes.

- Sponsorships are due in now, especially images for the catalogue if applicable. Email to: accounts@waikatoaandp.co.nz or info@waikatoaandp.co.nz
Enter here!

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Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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‘Huge potential’ for Te Rapa Racecourse site if sale goes ahead

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

If the races gallop off to Tamahere, “exciting things” could happen with the sizeable city site they leave behind, property experts say.

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