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WELCOME
FROM THE PRESIDENT, CHRIS HERBERT
It gives me great involved in the Cattle Section of the be entertained for hours on the Tip Top
pleasure to be writing Show. My wife, Katrina, helps amongst Family Lawn with a few surprises from our
this message as the the committee with the organising in the friends at Tip Top and Cookie Time.
President of the months prior to the Show and my two I would like to take this opportunity to
2019 New Zealand boys are now paving their own way in the thank our committed volunteers. The
Agricultural Show. exhibiting world too. Show sees over 500 individuals commit
For 157 years, the The Show offers the best excuse for time and effort into making it a success
Canterbury A&P families and friends, old and new, to come and I am proud to lead you all forward
Association’s Show has served as a together once a year and celebrate. This to the Show this year. I also extend a
fantastic opportunity for various groups year, we welcome back the old Show thank you to our valuable sponsors, your
of people to come together, compete, favourites along with the new. Of course, continued support and activations at the
learn and experience activities they are we will have our famous woodchopping Show help us to create the incredible
unlikely to encounter anywhere else. event, the adrenaline-fueled endurocross event we have all come to love.
Whether you come to compete in the and one of the largest equestrian Join us at the Show, November 13-15, at
largest demonstration of livestock in New programmes in New Zealand. We also the Canterbury Agricultural Park. See you
Zealand, for the live music and fantastic welcome Canterbury’s Strongest Man & there!
food or just to see the animals in the Woman and the ‘Let There Be Meat’ BBQ
Hazlett’s Farmyard first hand, there really competition – one sure to get your taste
is something for everyone. buds going!
Along with my family, I have long been I have no doubt that your little ones will Chris Herbert, CAPA President
it’s all here
in your backyard
From walking, fruit picking, golf,
local wine, adventure activities and
farmers markets there’s something
for everyone in Selwyn.
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NOT TO BE MISSED! 23
N T E N
CO SHOWGROUNDS MAP 24
TRADE EXHIBITOR MAPS 26
Map 1 26
Map 2 27
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 6 Map 3 28
Map 4 & 5 30
ENTERTAINMENT TIMETABLES 8 Map 6 & 7 32
Map 8 34
LIVESTOCK AT THE SHOW 12
SHOP TIL YOU DROP! 34
EQUESTRIAN AT THE SHOW 14 Trade Exhibitor Listings
VILLAGE GREEN 16
TIP TOP FAMILY LAWN 17 BE IN TO WIN!
SHEARING AND WOODCHOPPING 18
We’ve got 5 pairs of
Skellerup Red Band
BBQ COMPETITION & ZIRKA CIRCUS 19 Gumboots to give aw
ay! Simply find all the
Red Band Gumboots
FOOD AND WINE 20 hidden in this Officia
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info@theshow.co.nz
AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION HUB 22 with the number of hid
den gumboots (not
including the ones on
this page!) before 6
TOWN & COUNTRY BAR 22 November and you are
in to win!
SPONSORS
The Canterbury A&P Association is a not-for-profit organisation. The successful delivery of Canterbury’s most loved event is
thanks to the efforts of 500 volunteers and support from our family of Sponsors - we thank you all!
SUPREME CHAMPION SPONSORS GRAND CHAMPION SPONSORS
CHAMPION SPONSORS
GROUP
EVENT MANAGEMENT CREATIVE PARTNERS
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Accessibility Lost Children Show Safety
Special viewing areas are available The Lost Children tent, manned by Please abide by the safety rules and
around the Main Arena off Macfarlane the Christchurch Parents Centre, is signage at the Showgrounds. Follow
Avenue and in the Shearing Pavilion. located beside the Show Office on instructions from Marshals and Show
Disabled toilets can be found in the MacKenzie Drive. Officials. Parents, please ensure that
Trade Pavilion, Vero Livestock Pavilion children do not enter livestock pens or
and on Deans Avenue/Gould Avenue Lost Property enclosures. Do not poke, hit or irritate
corner and Abbott Street/Macfarlane All reports of theft and lost property animals. Please ensure that you, and
Avenue corner. can be made at the Public Information children in your care, do not stand behind
Centre on the corner of Deans Avenue horses, cows or bulls – they may not see
Bag Check and MacKenzie Drive or the Community you there.
There will be a $2 bag and coat check Patrols Team opposite the Public
running in the Vero Livestock Pavilion. information centre. If visiting the Show with small children,
we suggest you write your cellphone
EFTPOS - Cash Out number on their arm. Should they become
EFTPOS facilities are located by the Members’ Marquee separated from you, staff can then easily
Trade & Features Pavilion and the Info The Bayleys Members’ Marquee is notify you.
Centre on the corner of MacKenzie located off Gunn Lane and includes
Drive and Deans Avenue. covered grandstand seating overlooking The roads within the Showgrounds are
Due to demand, we recommend you the Main Arena. Entry is for Canterbury open for emergency and Show vehicles
bring cash to avoid delays. A&P Association Members, Volunteers and horses, cattle and other livestock,
and International Visitor ticket holders particularly around the Main Arena and
First Aid only. the UBB Cattle Lawn. Please be aware of
St Johns is located in Jenkins Lane animal and vehicular traffic around the
beside the Main Arena, and on the Membership Showgrounds, particularly if you have
Village Green. In an emergency dial 111. Become a Canterbury A&P Association children in your care.
Member and receive a range of benefits
including free entry to the Show, Showgrounds Map
discounted entry fees for livestock Please see the middle of this booklet for a
and equestrian competitions, priority Showgrounds map. Maps are also located
parking at the Show and more. For more throughout the Showgrounds.
information visit www.theshow.co.nz.
Shuttle Service
Parents Centre Internal shuttles throughout the
The Christchurch Parents Centre offer Showgrounds are free on all three days.
baby changing and feeding facilities There is reduced operation on Friday due to
next to the Show Office on MacKenzie crowds. Check the Showgrounds map for
Hours Drive. the shuttle circuit. A free shuttle bus also
The Show is open to the Public from runs from the Wigram carpark to the lake
8am to 5.30pm. Police & Community turnstiles.
Patrols
Information Centre The Police are located close to Tickets
The public Info Centre is located on the he Curletts 1 entrance beside the Tickets are available to purchase online
corner of MacKenzie Drive and Deans Endurocross. The Community Patrols prior to the Show at a discounted rate. Go
Avenue. The Show Office is located are located on Mackenzie Drive to www.theshow.co.nz/tickets. Gate sales
on the corner of Deans Avenue and opposite the Public Info Centre. are also available.
MacKenzie Drive, this office is open for
livestock and exhibitor enquiries only.
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Canterbury Agricultural Park - how to get there and
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By Car By Bus By Taxi
Public parking during the New Zealand On 13th and 14th Nov the O (Orange The official taxi company for the New
Agricultural Show is free. See map Line) will run approximately every 10 Zealand Agricultural Show is Blue Star
below for travel directions and entry minutes from the Bus Interchange. On Taxis. There are taxi stands located
points. Please note: a valid parking Friday the bus will run to the Saturday inside Canterbury Agricultural Park -
pass must be displayed to enter via timetable. next to the UBB Cattle Lawn and at the
Curletts Road entrance. River Turnstiles.
Red Bus is also running a service from
By Bike the Bus Interchange. These run hourly Disabled Parking
There are spaces available to lock your from 9.30am on Thursday (last bus A valid mobility pass is required to
bikes up at the Lake Turnstiles and River departs the Show at 4pm) and half access the disabled parking areas. More
Turnstile entrances. Bring a padlock to hourly from 9.30am on Friday (last bus information about disabled parking
secure your bike. departs the Show at 4.30pm). access is available at www.theshow.
For more information on these bus co.nz.
services go to www.theshow.co.nz.
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KEY: SHOWING ENTERTAINMENT AREA TRADE SITES
Entertainment Timetable
Wednesday 13 November
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES WHERE
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Fonterra Milk for Schools Blender Bike - Make your own smoothie Tip Top Family Lawn
HIGHLIGH
Carnival Rides and Attractions Carnival Area
EnduroCross Open Practice EnduroCross Track
Equestrian Programme Main Arena, The Common, Isaac Arena
Tip Top X Cookie Time Tip Top Family Lawn
Fonterra Hub & Milk Tanker Tip Top Family Lawn
Helicopter Joy Rides Grigg Avenue Garden City Helicopters Site M26
Children’s Shearing
On Wednesday from 10am until 2pm,
International Woodchopping Woodchopping Arena
it’s all about the kids in the Shearing
Livestock Judging UBB Cattle Lawn, Vero Livestock Pavilion
Pavilion! Professional shearers will
Mighty Mix Sheep Dog Trials Mighty Mix Dog Trial Arena
participate in demonstrations and give
Hazlett Farmyard Vero Livestock Pavilion
children the opportunity to have a go,
Hazlett Discovery Trail Various Locations
albeit with stuffed toy sheep.
Heartland Hut and Mini Golf Village Green
Sheep Maternity Ward Northcote Drive
Rare Breeds Display Cnr Grigg Avenue & Abbott Street
Sheep Judging NZ Sheep Arena
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES WHERE
8.00am BLINC Our Changing Climate | A Global Outlook Seminar Agricultural Innovation Hub
10.00am The Brothers Green | An Introduction to Hemp Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen
10.00am Ultimate Canines | Dog Agility Show Entertainment Zone
10.00am Nat & Jono Main Stage, Village Green
10.00am He Tāngata Performance Tip Top Stage
10.15am BLINC Climate-Smart Food Production Seminar Agricultural Innovation Hub
10am – 2pm Shearing Demonstrations & Children’s Shearing Shearing Pavilion He Tāngata
10.30am Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone Not only will the team take to the
11.00am New Zealand Army Band Main Stage, Village Green stage for performances taking us
11.00am Catherine Sissons | The Guilt Free Nutritionist Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen through Maori history, but they will
11.00am Town & Country Bar Opens Town & Country Bar also be running workshops on poi, Te
11.00am Elgregoe’s Amaze Show Tip Top Stage Reo and more.
11.30am He Tāngata Workshop Tip Top Family Lawn
11.45am Hunter Jumping Main Arena
12noon Alex Ensor from Louis Champagne Bar, Red Light District Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen Jax Hamilton
12noon Ultimate Canines | Dog Agility Show Entertainment Zone Known for her larger than life
12noon Brotherhood Musiq Main Stage, Village Green personality and incredibly tasty yet
12noon Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone accesible recipes, we welcome Jax
12noon Suzie’s Sport Show Tip Top Stage back to the Show for 2019. If you are
12.30pm Duck-Herding with Donald Stuart Mighty Mix Dog Trial Arena looking for some revitalised dinner
1.00pm The New Zealand Army Band Main Stage, Village Green inspiration, or just a good giggle, head
1.00pm Annabel Coulter | Baking Masterclass Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen to the Premier Hire Demo Kitchen on
1.00pm Elgregoe’s Amaze Show Tip Top Stage Show day.
1.00pm BLINC New Wave Innovation Tour Agricultural Innovation Hub
1.30pm Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone The Eastern
2.00pm He Tāngata Performance Tip Top Stage The Eastern are a string band that
2.00pm Annabel Coulter | Baking Masterclass Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen roars like a punk band, that swings
2.00pm Nat & Jono Main Stage, Village Green like a gospel band, that drinks like a
2pm Ultimate Canines | Dog Agility Show Entertainment Zone country band, that works like a bar
2.15pm In Hand Horse & Pony Parade Main Arena band, that hopes like folk singers, and
2.40pm NZ Rodeo Cowboys | Intro to Rodeo Main Arena sings love songs like union songs, and
3.00pm Brotherhood Musiq Main Stage, Village Green writes union songs like love songs,
3.00pm Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone and wants to slow dance and stand on
3.00pm Suzie’s Sport Show Tip Top Stage tables, all at the same time. Sounds like
3.15pm He Tāngata Workshop Tip Top Family Lawn fun, right?
3.15pm Vintage Machinery Parade Main Arena
4.30pm Mint Lamb Competition Judging Sheep Exhibitors’ Club
4.30pm Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone
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Entertainment Timetable
Thursday 14 November
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES WHERE
Fonterra Milk for Schools Blender Bike - Make your own smoothie Tip Top Family Lawn
BBQ Competition Carnival Rides and Attractions Carnival Area
There’s a new competition in town,
EnduroCross Open Practice EnduroCross Track
set to fill the showgrounds with
Tip Top X Cookie Time Tip Top Family Lawn
smokey deliciousness and tantalise
Equestrian Programme Main Arena, The Common, Isaac Arenas
your tastebuds. BBQ competitions are
Fonterra Hub & Milk Tanker Tip Top Family Lawn
serious business and teams will come
Helicopter Joy Rides Grigg Avenue Garden City Helicopters Site
together from all over New Zealand
International Woodchopping Woodchopping Arena
to show that they are kings or queens Livestock Judging The UBB Cattle Lawn, Vero Livestock
of the grill, with each painstakingly Mighty Mix Sheep Dog Trials Mighty Mix Dog Trial Arena
perfect brisket slow-cooked overnight Hazletts Farmyard Vero Livestock Pavilion
and served within the ten-minute Hazletts Discovery Trail Various Locations
judging window on the Friday of the MoreFM Live Studio Village Green
Show. Sheep Maternity Ward Northcote Drive
Heartland Hut and Mini Golf Village Green
Strongman Competition
Let There Be Meat BBQ Comp Deans Avenue by the Carnival
Come down and witness some Sheep Judging NZ Sheep Arena (Vero Pavilion)
freaky feats of strength from some Woolhandling Competition Shearing Pavilion
of Canterbury’s strongest men and
women. Providing fun for the whole SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES WHERE
family, watch in awe as these guys and
8.00am South Island Wool Brokers Live Wool Auction Trade Pavilion Conference Room
girls push the boundaries and take 10.00am He Tāngata Performance Tip Top Stage
home the title. 10.00am Ultimate Canines | Dog Agility Show Entertainment Zone
10.00am The Brothers Green | An Introduction to Hemp Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen
10.00am Nat & Jono Main Stage, Village Green
10.30am Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone
11.00am Town & Country Bar Opens Town & Country Bar
11.15am Hunts & Hounds Main Arena
11.00am New Zealand Army Band Main Stage, Village Green
11.00am Elgregoe’s Amaze Show Tip Top Stage
11.00am Catherine Sissons | The Guilt Free Nutritionist Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen
11.30am He Tāngata Workshop Tip Top Family Lawn
12noon Brotherhood Musiq Main Stage, Village Green
12noon Ultimate Canines | Dog Agility Show Grigg Avenue
12noon NZ Rodeo Cowboys Main Arena
12noon Alex Ensor from Louis Champagne Bar, Red Light District Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen
12noon Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone
12.30pm Duck-Herding with Donald Stuart Mighty Mix Dog Trial Arena
12.00pm Suzie’s Sport Show Tip Top Stage
Alex Ensor 12.25pm Polo Match Main Arena
A hatted chef (the equivalent of 1.00pm New Zealand Army Band Main Stage, Village Green
Michelin stars in Australasia), Alex has 1.00pm Elgregoe’s Amaze Show Tip Top Stage
recently returned from the Middle East 1.00pm Andy Bardsley from the Bicycle Thief Premier Hire Demo Kitchen
where he won the BBC Good Food, 1.10pm Vintage Machinery Parade Main Arena
Restaurant of the Year. His demos are 1.20pm Lolly Scramble Main Arena
certainly not to be missed if you want 1.30pm Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone
to add a little flair to your next dinner 2.00pm Two Raw Sisters Premier Hire Demo Kitchen
party! 2.00pm Nat & Jono Main Stage, Village Green
2.00pm Ultimate Canines | Dog Agility Show Grigg Avenue
Brotherhood Musiq 2.00pm He Tāngata Performance Tip Top Stage
Having worked with artists such as 2.40pm Dakins Ambassador of the Year Presentation Main Arena
Vince Harder, Stan Walker & Sammy J 2.40pm Show Legend Award Presentation Main Arena
the boys are fast making a big name for 3.00pm Brotherhood Musiq Main Stage, Village Green
themselves on the music scene and we 3.00pm Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone
can not wait for them to join us! 3.00pm Suzie’s Sport Show Tip Top Stage
3.05pm Livestock Parade Main Arena
3.15pm He Tāngata Workshop Tip Top Family Lawn
4.30pm Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone
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Entertainment Timetable
SHOWING ENTERTAINMENT AREA TRADE SITES
Friday 15 November
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES WHERE
EnduroCross Open Championships (until 3.15pm) EnduroCross Arena
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Equestrian Programme Main Arena, The Common, Isaac Arenas
Helicopter Joy Rides Grigg Avenue Garden City Helicopters Site
Tip Top X Cookie Time Tip Top Family Lawn
International Woodchopping Woodchopping Arena
Mighty Mix Sheep Dog Trials Mighty Mix Dog Trial Arena
Hazletts Farmyard Vero Livestock Pavilion Kings
Hazletts Discovery Trail Various Locations Touring nationwide currently with his
Sheep Maternity Ward Northcote Drive third album and gold status single,
Rare Breeds Display Cnr Grigg Avenue & Abbott Street 6 figures, Kings will be bringing his
Let There Be Meat BBQ Competition Deans Avenue by the Carnival famous energy to the Main Stage on
Shearing Championships Shearing Pavilion Show day.
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES WHERE
9.00am Suzie’s Sport Show Tip Top Stage
10.00am He Tāngata Performance Tip Top Stage
10.00am Mark McCracken Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen
10.00am The New Zealand Army Band Main Stage, Village Green
10.00am Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone
10am - 2pm South Island Gumboot Throwing - Have a Go! Entertainment Zone
10.30am Ultimate Canines | Dog Agility Show Entertainment Zone
11.00am Brotherhood Musiq Main Stage, Village Green
11.00am Catherine Sissons | The Guilt Free Nutritionist Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen
11.00am Town & Country Bar Opens Town & Country Bar
11.00am Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone
11.00am Storytime With Bayleys | Ace A Horsey Tail of Courage Tip Top Stage
11.30am Zumba With Missy Tip Top Stage EnduroCross Open Champs
11.30am He Tāngata Workshop Tip Top Family Lawn A fusion between the disciplines of
12noon The Eastern Main Stage, Village Green motocross and enduro - this is fast and
12noon Jax Hamilton Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen furious motorbiking action at its best!
12noon Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone Watch as some of Australasia’s finest
12noon Elgregoe’s Amaze Show Tip Top Stage battle it out in a series of sprint races
12noon NZ Rode Cowboys | Intro to Rodeo Main Arena over man-made obstacles.
12noon Heartland Bank Young Auctioneers Competition UBB Cattle Lawn
12.30pm Ultimate Canines | Dog Agility Show Entertainment Zone Duck Herding
12.30pm Duck-Herding with Donald Stuart Mighty Mix Dog Trial Arena This is a working dog demonstration
12.45pm Ballantynes Canterbury Cup Open Pony Hunter Main Arena with a difference! Show favourite,
1.00pm Suzie’s Sport Show Tip Top Stage Donald Stuart, will be herding ducks
1.00pm Andy Bardsley | The Bicycle Thief Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen with his trusty companion every day
1.00pm Kings Main Stage, Village Green at 12.30pm in the Mighty Mix Dog Trial
1.00pm Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone Arena
1.40pm Zumba With Missy Tip Top Stage
2.00pm The New Zealand Army Band Main Stage, Village Green
NZ Rodeo Cowboys
2.00pm Two Raw Sisters Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen With thrilling one-on-one barrel races
2.00pm Ultimate Canines | Dog Agility Show Grigg Avenue and an introductory lesson on the
2.00pm Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone basics of rodeo, these guys are sure
2.00 pm He Tāngata Performance Tip Top Stage to have you up and out of your seat
2.30pm South Island Gumboot Throwing Final Entertainment Zone cheering them along
2.55pm Lolly Scramble Main Arena
3.00pm Brotherhood Musiq Main Stage, Village Green The Rollercoaster & Carnival
3.00pm The Brothers Green | An Introduction to Hemp Premier Hire Demonstration Kitchen
There will be screams of delight &
3.00pm Elgregoe’s Amaze Show Tip Top Stage
terror coming from the Carnival Area,
3.00pm Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone
with everything from the popular Ferris
3.05pm Shetland Grand National Main Arena
Wheel making 2,400 loops over the
3.15pm He Tāngata Workshop Tip Top Family Lawn
three days to the very best sideshow
3.25pm Supreme Champion Animal of Show Presentation Main Arena
games to test your skills! We will also
3.45pm Ballantynes Grand Parade Main Arena
welcome our first rollercoaster, the
4.00pm Zirka Circus Performance Entertainment Zone
Orient Express, to the Park, elevating
4.00pm Polo Match Main Arena
the thrill to a whole new level.
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The Hazlett Farmyard is one of the most See the best of the best as all of
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popular spots on the Showgrounds. the livestock and equestrian prize
Children are able to get up close and winners strut their stuff around the
personal with lambs, calves, puppies, ring. Get there early at 3.25pm to see
ducklings, piglets, chickens and plenty the announcement of the Supreme
From tiny chicks to more. There are also loads of educational Champion Animal of Show.
formidable clydesdales components and plenty of friendly Where: Main Arena
volunteers to point you in the When: Friday at 3.45pm
– there are thousands right direction.
of animals on display at Where: Vero Livestock Pavilion
the Show. Check out the When: All day daily
Showgrounds map on
page 24 to find all the best Vero Livestock Pavilion and
Dairy Marquee
spots to see some of New You’ll find all sorts in the Vero Livestock
Zealand’s top livestock up Pavilion: cheeky boer goats, bantam
close and personal. hens, pigs and so much more. Wander
between the pens, chat to the farmers
Sheep Maternity Ward and see some of New Zealand’s
Nothing says Springtime like fresh baby top livestock on show in this huge
lambs in the paddock. At the Sheep pavilion.
Maternity Ward you can see lambs being
born and cared for by their doting mums While you’re in the Pavilion make sure
as they take their first steps. The sheep you stop by the NZ Sheep Arena to see
and lambs are well looked after with a vet sheep being judged. As one of New
and farmer onsite making sure there are Zealand’s biggest and arguably most
no problems and the animals are famous exports, there are nearly 1000
well-rested. sheep on show!
Where: Northcote Drive Duck Herding
When: All day daily Don’t miss the Dairy Marquee located at A firm favourite at the Show, this is
the end of Robinson Street where you a working dog demonstration with
NOW:
can see cows being milked and prepped a difference. Donald Stuart will be
DID YOU K 00 animals and preened for their showing classes. herding ducks with his trusty companion
over 30 everyday at 12:30. Head to the Mighty
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w every ye Mighty Mix Dog Trials Mix Dog Trial Arena for this fantastic
at the Sho Farm dogs are an important part of show which is impressive, cute and a
everyday life on many New Zealand little bit funny all at the same time!
farms. They are purpose-bred dogs Where: Mighty Mix Dog Trial Arena
that are trained to round up stock and When: Daily 12.30pm
shift animals through gates, into pens
and onto trucks. Come and see these
intelligent dogs with names like Sue,
Mate, Jim, Alf, Tan, Storm and Grizz as
they show off their skills in the dog trial
arena.
Where: Mighty Mix Dog Trial Arena
When: All Day Daily
12 WWW.THESHOW.CO.NZRare Breeds Display
For their 2019 display the Rare Breeds
Conservation Society of New Zealand
have put together a variety of heritage
livestock which includes descendants of
the very first sheep, goats, pigs and poultry
brought to New Zealand by Captain Cook
some 250 years ago and by the early
whalers who followed. Come and have a
Pig Section look at livestock that provided wool, hides,
The dark horse of our livestock milk, meat and eggs to the first Europeans
competition, our ever growing Pig who came to live in New Zealand.
Section, provides entertainment Where: Corner of Grigg Avenue &
unlikely to have been seen before. With Abbott Street
syndicates such as the Greasy Swines When: All day daily
UBB Cattle Lawn and the Pulled Porkers coming together
The UBB Cattle Lawn is always busy with to rear pigs and battle it out for the top
farmers showing off their prize beef and spot, these teams take the competition
dairy cattle. Pull up a seat ringside and extremely seriously - but love a bit of a
watch these impressive animals parade laugh too. Head along for laughs, fedoras
around the ring. After a tough year for our and whole lot of moustache in the Vero
cattle community, your support is all the Livestock Pavilion on the Thursday
more important, so head down to the ring afternoon.
and see these incredible animals in action. Where: Vero Livestock Pavilion
You will also find the guys from the Rock When: Thursday from 9.30am
here this year with their Rock Chop Shop,
head along for a fresh trim and a free lamb
chop!
Heartland Bank Young
Auctioneers Competition
To make it as a livestock auctioneer you’ve
really got to have the gift of the gab – and
DRAGON
these contestants certainly do!
Watch and be entertained as New
Zealand’s top young auctioneers use their
wit, humour and knowledge as they battle
it out in the auction ring in the hopes
of being named New Zealand’s Young
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Where: UBB Cattle Lawn
When: Friday 12noon
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The Equestrian section
at the New Zealand
Agricultural Show is the
second largest equestrian Polo Match
event in New Zealand. One of our crowd favourites is back
Every year, hundreds of again! Each player will come with a full
horses and their riders Ballantynes Clydesdales entourage including four horses and their
A crowd pleaser every year, these gentle own grooms as horses must change each
compete for showing giants will be on show in the Main Arena chukka (quarter). If you don’t know the
success. competing in various classes including first thing about polo, never fear, our
the turnout and sledge class, where resident commentator and this year’s
you’ll see these magnificent horses President, Tim Black, will be on hand to
groomed and dressed to the nines. You keep everyone up with the play.
NOW: s
can also wander around the Ballantynes Where: Main Arena
D I D YO U K Clydesdale Arena at any time during When: Thursday at 12.25pm and
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to take pa of horses over a course of fences and
obstacles. Riders and horses are judged
on ability and time and penalty points are
awarded when errors are made – so sit
back on the banks of the Main Arena and
take in all the action!
Where: The Common and Main Arena
When: From 8.30am daily
Isaac Arena
There’s so much happening out at
the Isaac Arena. There are charming
miniatures, lead-rein prodigies along with
showjumping, donkeys, and dressage
events too. Whether you are new or
well-versed in the equestrian scene, come
along and appreciate the hard work of
these worthy competitors. You may just
learn something new!
When: Daily from 9am
14 WWW.THESHOW.CO.NZMain Arena Shetland Grand National
The New Zealand Agricultural Show Thanks to long-standing champion of
hosts one of the largest equestrian the Shetland Grand National, Lesley, the
events in New Zealand and with about race will be back this year in full-force
1000 horses on site over the three days, with a new team of riders taking the
a lot of the action takes place in the Main reins. So choose your horse, grab a seat
Arena. Whether you like the Arabian and cheer them on as they tear up the
horses in their fancy dress or the high Main Arena in this extremely competitive
adrenaline show jumping, there is always and extremely fun race.
something to watch. Where: Main Arena
When: Daily When: Friday at 3.05pm
Hunts and Hounds
In the proud tradition of hunting with
horses and hounds in New Zealand, the
team from the Christchurch Hunt will
complete a series of laps of the Main
Arena in full livery with their trusty
beagles leading the chase.
Where: Main Arena
When: Thursday 11.15am
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VI L Bring a picnic, claim a spot and listen to some of
Green
New Zealand’s top musical talent on the Main
Stage! See page 8-10 for timetables.
Kings
New Zealand born producer, rapper, The Eastern have played and toured with
singer, songwriter, Kings burst onto the Fleetwood Mac, Steve Earle and Old
music scene in 2016 with the release Crow Medicine Show amongst others, Nat & Jono
of his single, ‘Don’t Worry ‘Bout It’. The ticking off miles, countries and 200 plus These two childhood friends from
track went on to become the biggest shows a year every year. Christchurch have been creating music
local release that year and surpassed together for years. The talented 18 year-
the record for longest #1 on the New olds produce indie-pop music filled with
Zealand Singles Chart, spending 33 The New Zealand Army harmonies and conscious lyrics about
consecutive weeks at the top. Band subjects that fill the minds of teenagers.
Touring nationwide currently with his The New Zealand Army Band is New The future is bright for this duo, make
third album and gold status single, 6 Zealand’s only professional brass sure to show them some support.
figures, Kings will be bringing his famous band. It has garnered a reputation as a
energy to the Main Stage on Show day! highly versatile and innovative musical
ensemble and has earned international
recognition as one of the finest marching
bands in the world. They will be joining
us again this year bringing their energy,
talent and a whole lot of noise to the
Village Green daily.
Brotherhood Musiq
Brotherhood Musiq are from South
Auckland, striving to be great role
models in the industry and pursuing
The Eastern their passion for music. Made up of two
The Eastern are a string band that roars brothers, Harry & Aj, and joined by close More FM Heartland Hut
like a punk band, that swings like a friend Junior, they sing a whole range Come along to More FM’s Heartland
gospel band, that drinks like a country of songs derived from Soul, R & B, Old Hut to meet More FM personalities
band, that works like a bar band, that School 90’s and even Country songs – while watching the magic of radio as
hopes like folk singers, and sings love providing a little something for everyone. we broadcast live. There will also be
songs like union songs, and writes union the welcomed return of the extremely
songs like love songs, and wants to slow The boys are fast making a big name for competitive Mini Putt & a selection of
dance and stand on tables, all at the themselves on the music scene and we lawn games. So whether you fancy a
same time. They are already four albums can not wait for them to join us! round of golf or not, drop by for some
and well over 1000 shows deep free chippies and a chat!
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Top Family Lawn! Music, singing, dancing and
m i l y activities galore. for the first time, Kiwi Titans Tip
Fa
Top and CookieTime team up to bring the fun!
Fonterra Milk Tanker Suzie’s Super Sport Show
Tip Top X Cookie Time Kids will love the chance to get up close Sport Suzie is New Zealand’s Crazy
Kiwi favourites Tip Top and Cookie to a big milk tanker! Come and have your Aerobics, Sport and Circus fanatic. This
Time are joining forces to bring you an photo taken and learn all about these is one workout session you don’t wanna
epic selection of delicious, indulgent amazing vehicles. miss! Suzie’s Show is full of crazy stunts,
treats, as well as fun and games for the from dumbbells flying in the air, super
whole family! Think ice cream cookie He Tāngata circus tricks, silly juggling, to riding the
sandwiches, ‘freakshakes’ as well as your The incredibly talented troop from He smallest bike you’ve possibly ever seen,
familiar favourites from both brands. You Tāngata will be taking over our Tip Top and to top it off she’ll skip on a unicycle
won’t be able to miss our vibrant, fun Family Lawn for a cultural experience too.
caravan on the Tip Top Family Lawn. We like no other. Not only will the team take
look forward to seeing you there!. to the stage for performances taking us This is a high energy, action-packed
through Maori history, but they will also hilarious show the whole family can
Blender Bike be running workshops on poi, Te Reo enjoy. In fact, bring your Grandma she’ll
Talk about working for your food! Come and more. They will also be selling their love it too!
try out this fun way to make your own famous hangi pies at their trade site…
smoothie using your own peddle power. definitely a tasty treat not to be missed! Bayleys Crusader Book
Don’t forget to earn your ticket to ride Bullying affects our kids’ well-being
– visit Findafact.co.nz from your mobile Amaze by Elgregoe and their view of themselves and the
device. Get your little magicians at the ready, world. Bayleys Canterbury unique story
magic is coming to town! Elgregoe book ‘Ace A Horsey Tail of Courage’ has
the Magician will be been crafted to address the important
bringing his entrancing issue of bullying in such a way that it is
performances and relatable for young and old. Starring the
fabulous, feathered BNZ Crusaders Horses. The team will
friends to our Tip Top be reading this fun yet poignant tale on
Family Lawn daily. Show day.
There is also the chance
to meet his feathered Zumba
friends after the Show Feel like getting on your feet? Join Missy
as they roam the crowd. and her energetic troop for a mid-day
Or, maybe even learn a dance break.
trick or two off the man
himself.
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SH EA offer some of the most exciting action on the
h o ppi ng showgrounds and pull big crowds, both those
oo d c familar with the sports and those hoping to see
W something a little new!
New Zealand shearers and Nothing beats the fast-paced action of
woolhandlers are some of the best in the Woodchopping Arena! Grab a seat
the world – not only is shearing a day and watch the chips fly as men and
job – but many compete to win prizes women from New Zealand and around
and sometimes even travel the world! the world compete in one of the best
competitons in Australasia.
Children’s Shearing Behind the Sport
Wednesday is all about the kids! It’s believed that the competitive sport of
Professional shearers will participate in woodchopping began in the late 1800’s
demonstrations and give children the in Tasmania after a bet between two
opportunity to have a go, albeit with forestry workers. The sport is popular in
stuffed toy sheep. Canada, USA, parts of Europe, Australia After the competitor has climbed onto
When: Wednesday from 10am & NEw Zealand - leading to many the first board, they cut another pocket
Where: Shearing Pavilion woodchoppers travelling the world to and so on. Once high up on the top board
compete in their sport. the competitor proceeds to cut the block
Canterbury Champs on top of the pole - it’s nail biting stuff.
Sheep are normally shorn once a year. What to Watch When: All day, daily. Check out the
The wool is shorn off using mechanical There are a number of key events timetables at the arena
clippers but traditional non-mechanical in woodchopping – all leading to the Where: Woodchopping Arena
blades (large scissors) can also be used. same goal, to chop or saw through a log
You can see both techniques at the of wood fastest. One of our favourite
Show. events is the impressive tree felling event
When: Woolhandling all day Thurs. where competitors cut a small pocket in
Shearing all day Fri. the side of a tall pole before jamming a
Where: Shearing Pavilion wooden jigger board into the hole.
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There’s a new competition
in town, set to fill the
showgrounds with
smokey deliciousness and
tantalise your tastebuds.
BBQ competitions are serious business Thursday Quick Cook Hand Friday Low & Slow Hand
and teams will come together from all In’s In’s
over New Zealand to show that they are Thursday is all about the quick wins, After a 24-hour cooking stint, Friday
kings or queens of the grill, with each but don’t be fooled, they are no less sees the hand in’s step it up a level for
painstakingly perfect brisket slow- delicious. Head to the hand in tent at the slow cooked round. The teams will
cooked overnight and served within the following times to see the teams serve up at the following times:
the ten-minute judging window on serve up: • 10am - Chicken
the Friday of the Show. Thursday will • 10-10.30am – Bloody Mary’s • 11am - Pork Shoulder
also see a quick cook event, featuring • 11-11.30pm – Chicken Wings • 12pm - Pork Ribs
mouthwatering steak, chicken wings and • 12-12.30pm – Anything on a stick • 1pm - Beef Brisket, Beef Cheek,
more. • 1-1.30pm - Steak Ribs or Chuck
• 2-2.30pm – One Bite Challenge • 2pm - Promoters Choice
Want a taste of the action? Although • 4pm - Awards • 4pm - Awards
spectators are not allowed to try the
goods, we will have the team from The Make sure you stop by and ask the
Smokin’ Que on site selling yummy teams for some tips on upping your
BBQ treats, from brisket to pulled pork BBQ game.
potato boats...
ZIRKA CIRCUS
Is Coming To Town...
Zirka Circus, the only circus
of its kind in New Zealand, has
just embarked on their 10 year
anniversary tour with its new
show – Into the Future
Zirka Circus has successfully been entertaining
families in NZ for over 10 years and this brand
new show will be bringing a whole new level of
entertainment to town! Performing Arts, Theatre
and Showtime are all wrapped up in this WORLD
CLASS performance that can be enjoyed by all
ages. We are so excited to welcome the Zirka
Circus team to our Entertainment Zone this year!
Tickets can be purchased at the circus, starting at
$7.
When: Daily, see timetables
Where: Entertainment Zone
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Nothing beats a hotdog, hot chips,
candyfloss or a whitebait pattie at the
Show! You’ll find plenty of vendors
located around the Showgrounds so you
can tuck into your favourite Showtime
treats. If you’re after something a
little different you’ll also
find cuisine from all over
the world - Thai, Indian
to the Kiwi favourites. – Jax Hamilton
As a busy mum and business-woman, Jax
Food & Wine Pavilion provides inspiration with quick, simple
Make sure you check out the Food and meals incorporating seasonal, satisfying
Wine Village - showcasing the finest flavours that nourish body and soul.
produce, food and wines on offer, Giggles and nibbles galore. Jax will be
the Food & Wine Village has over 50 lighting up our demo kitchen on Show
specialty product exhibitors, giving you New Zealand Aromatic day!
the opportunity to indulge with samples, Wine Competition
exquisite purchases and expert advice. After being judged by a panel of
international judges in October, the
Wine Village medal winning wines are displayed
This year, our Wine Village has moved during the Show - helping you take
across the grassy path to the Village the guess work out of your next
Green itself. Pull up a chair, enjoy the wine purchase! This year, Spy Valley
music and taste some of the best wines Wines took home Supreme Champion
Aotearoa has to offer. Wine in Show in the NZ Aromatic
Wine Competition with their 2012
Riesling, and Torlesse Wines took
home the title of Macvine Champion
Canterbury Wine in Show with their
2014 Gewürztraminer. Valli Vineyard
Winemaker, Jen Parr, took out the New
Zealand Winemaker of the Year Award.
Check out the full list of winning wines
at www.aromaticwine.co.nz.
Alex Ensor
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After a stint travelling, Christchurch Many of our w ck
is now fortunate enough to have Alex vendors sto
ly foods.
allergy-friend
home and leading the culinary teams at
the diverse Bar Bar Black Sheep Group, t for
keep an eye ou
which includes Louis, You Hanoi Me, In particular ha ve se veral
– th ey
Red Light District and The Athens Yacht The Food Den ev stock
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the Show and
Club. Join Alex as he showcases some of sites around ur favourite
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Canterbury and New Zealand’s top chefs as
they teach you tips and tricks of the trade!
Friday 15 November
Thursday 14 November
Wednesday 13 November 10am Mark McCracken
10am The Brothers Green from Comber Cuisine
10am The Brothers Green Introduction to hemp
Introduction to hemp 11am Catherine Sissons
11am Catherine Sissons
11am Catherine Sissons from The Guilt free Nutritionist from The Guilt free Nutritionist
from The Guilt free Nutritionist 12pm Jax Hamilton
12pm Alex Ensor
12pm Alex Ensor from Louis, You Hanoi Me, Red
from Louis, You Hanoi Me, Red Light District 1pm Andy Bardsley,
Light District from Bicycle Thief
1pm Andy Bardsley,
1pm-3pm Annabel Coulter from Bicycle Thief 2pm Margo & Rosa
from The Great Kiwi Bake Off, from Two Raw Sisters
2pm Margo & Rosa
sponsored by Rural Women NZ from Two Raw Sisters 3pm The Brothers Green
Introduction to hemp
Catherine Sissons
Catherine Sissons, The Guilt Free
Nutritionist, has been passionate about
food, health and removing guilt from
how we eat for over ten years. This year
brings the birth of her online Guilt Free
Food School and her seasonal guilt free
cook books to help families feel satisfied
for longer and simplify healthy eating
every season of the year.
Annabel Coulter
Sponsored by Rural Women NZ, Annabel
Coulter will be taking to our demo
kitchen for a two hour baking master
class on Wednesday. After winning The Andy Bardsley, Bicycle
Great Kiwi Bake Off last year, all her Thief
childhood dreams came true! Annabel Andy Bardsley is currently head chef at
says ‘My gran taught me everything I the Bicycle Thief restaurant and a well
know about baking and that lead me to regarded fixture in the Canterbury food
pursue a career in the world of pastry. I scene - being awarded ‘Chef of the year’
have almost completed my first year at for Canterbury in 2017. Passionate
Cordon bleu and I cant wait to open a about creating beautiful dishes from
dessert restaurant of my own! locally sourced produce, Andy combines
classic flavours with modern techniques
Two Raw Sisters and always creates a memorable food
With a new restaurant opening at experience. Known for his impressive
Welder Street shortly, a cookbook ‘flying food plating skills, Andy’s cooking
off the shelves’ and their workshops demonstration will be focused on Photo credit: The Bicycle Thief
becoming a must attend, these talented how to put together a great looking,
sisters are proving eating healthy, raw restaurant quality plate of food. Kitchen
meals can become a diet staple. Catch Equipment
the girls giving us some tricks of the raw Sponsored by:
trade on Thursday & Friday.
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Agricultural Innovation Hub is a one-stop showcase of
new technology, products and services that look to solve
challenges faced by our food producers and make things
easier – save time, better information, supported decisions.
An Innovation Breakfast and Seminar on Wednesday morning AgProudNZ Panel
will explore what the future of food production could look like With a focus on mental health awareness and positive farming
in Canterbury and how we might work together to create and practices, the guys at AgProudNZ are changing the farming
build this future. Seminars will cover the following topics: game, putting on events that bring together farmers and
members of the urban community to catch up on what’s really
• The Opportunity in our Changing World – A Global Outlook going on in our agricultural sector and what we all need to do
• Climate-Smart Food Production to shore up its future! The team began arranging successful
• New Wave Innovation Tour gatherings in Southland, offering a space to share stories and
debate the future of farming, and are now hosting events
Visit theshow.co.nz/explore-plan/innovation-hub for more country-wide. The guys will be joining us to fill us in on why
details. AgProudNZ is such an important movement, followed by a
panel on how our rural and urban community can support
each other looking to the future. Catch the guys in the Hub on
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Located on Northcote Drive, opposite the Sheep Maternity
Ward and next to Ballantynes, the Town & Country Bar will
open its ‘doors’ to all this year, meaning you can bring your
little ones along for a bite to eat. Open from 11am every day,
the team will be providing a range of beverages, relaxed
entertainment and a chilled out area to rest tired legs after a
day of Show activities.
Menu
Bao X 3 for $15
Pulled pork or tofu, satay sauce, salad, fried shallots & fresh
herbs
Beef & Bacon Burger $15
Beef pattie, streaky bacon, gherkins, cheese, mayo, salad &
bbq sauce
Roti Canai $15
Pulled pork or tofu, salad, seeds, herbs, sweet chilli & mayo
Beverages
Tap Beer, wine, cider, sangria & more...
Want to book the bar for an event? Collaborate on
something? Bring your band to play? Contact Eaton Drink Co.
at hello@eatondrink.co
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There are so many free activities at the Show, so make
Mi s s e sure you plan ahead!
South Island Gumboot Canterbury’s Strongest Man
Ultimate Canines Throwing Championship or Woman
Don’t miss Chelsea and her talented
dogs as they put on the ultimate dog The sport of gumboot throwing is After a fantastic first year for the
show in the Entertainment Zone! With a serious business and we’re lucky competition in 2018, this year the team
a whole host of tricks that are sure to enough to be hosting the South Island are back bigger and better than ever on
impress, this will be a hit with all the Gumboot Throwing Champs at the Show day. Competition will start hotting
dog lovers out there! Show again! up from around 11am and continue
throughout the day.
Where: Entertainment Zone Anyone can have a go between 10am Where: Entertainment Zone
When: Daily, see timetables and 2.30pm on Friday and the final will When: 11am onwards
take place at 2.30. There are cash prizes
Ballantynes Grand Parade up for grabs and the top three throwers
See the best of the best as all of will be flown to the New Zealand Final
the livestock and equestrian prize during the Hilux NZ Rural Games in
winners strut their stuff around the Palmerston North next year.
ring. Get there early at 3.25pm to see
the announcement of the Supreme So get practising and head along to
Champion Animal of Show. see the team in the Entertainment
Where: Main Arena Zone, you could be the next big thing in
When: Friday at 3.45pm gumboot throwing!
Where: Entertainment Zone
When: Thursday from 10am & Friday
from 10am Mike Pero EnduroCross
EnduroCross is an exciting hybrid sport
blending the disciplines of motocross
and enduro in a series of sprint races
over man-made obstacles making for
spectacular viewing!
Some of New Zealand and Australia’s
best will be competing on the new
The Carnival course this year - with many fresh
There will be screams of delight and from competing in the famous Red Bull
terror coming from the Carnival Area, Romaniacs Extreme Hard Enduro.
with everything from the popular Ferris Where: Endurocross Arena
Wheel that will make 2,400 loops When: Various Times Daily
over the three days to the very best
of sideshow games to test your skills! Duck Herding NZ Rodeo Cowboys
Other rides include Bumper Cars, Merry For something a bit different and a With more and more young people taking
Go Round, Chair O Plane and more! whole lot of cute - don’t miss Duck up rodeo, we have got the NZ Rodeo
Herding with Donald Stewart! Cowboys taking to our Main Arena daily
Hazlett Kids Discovery Trail Where: Mighty Mix Dog Trial Arena to show us what all the fun is about...
Make sure you grab a Discovery Trail When: Each day at 12.30pm You can also catch up with the team
Map for the kids when you enter the in our Trade Pavilion where they will
Showgrounds. Kids of all ages can answer any questions you may have on
follow the trail points and collect the sport.
rewards stamps as they make their way
to the final destination. There are loads Where: Main Arena
of cool prizes up for grabs. When: Daily, see timetables
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DUNCAN NZ:
• Specialised Venison processing & marketing company For more information or bookings contact our
• 100% New Zealand owned livestock team:
New Zealand: Ray Coombes 021 375 244
• Over 35 years’ experience marketing New Zealand Venison
North Island: Stu Henderson 029 432 3895
• Dedicated facilities able to transport and process
South Island: Gus Martin 021 070 2612
Deer from anywhere in New Zealand
Or talk to your local agent.
• Competitive weekly schedule
• Year round contracts including 12 month contract options
and guaranteed space
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