The countdown is on to our 125th Jubilee Show!
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
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.5% 1st December
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16.8% A week before Christmas
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32.5% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Do you think an age check is required for these drinks?
Stores are checking IDs for fancy soft drinks and not everyone is happy about it.
One shopper, who asked not to be named, bought some zero alcohol branded drinks at his local supermarket and was asked to “step around into the thoroughfare so a supervisor could see me and make sure I was over 18. I couldn't believe it."
Do you think an age check is required for these drinks? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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0% Yes
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0% Not sure
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100% No
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.