Whangarei A&P Show
Northland's flagship rural event, held each December at the 64-hectare Barge Showgrounds, bringing livestock displays, equestrian competitions, farmyard fun and live entertainment to the district's gathering of town and country.
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"A colour-drenched gathering of indie NZ dyers, spinners and fibre artists held in the Kaipara's Maungaturoto Country Club, giving northern crafters a rare chance to touch and buy merino, alpaca and possum yarn all under one roof."
Kaipara Wool and Fibre Festival
"The oldest agricultural show in New Zealand, first held in 1842 and now anchored for decades to the picturesque grounds behind the historic Waimate North Mission House, drawing around 7,000 visitors each year."
Bay of Islands Pastoral and Industrial Show
"The classic country show for the Matamata-Piako district, drawing horses, dairy cattle, goats and home industry competitors to Station Road showgrounds in the heart of Thoroughbred country."
Matamata Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show
"Celebrating its 151st year in 2026, this two-day show at the Gisborne Showgrounds draws over 30,000 visitors with woodchopping, shearing, livestock competitions, dog trials, and Mahons Amusements sideshow alley in the heart of TairΔwhiti."
Poverty Bay A&P Spring Show
"A two-day celebration of rural life held at Greymouth Aerodrome, showcasing West Coast farming businesses from dairy shed innovations to equine gear, honouring the agricultural industry central to the Coast's economy."
AgFest West Coast
"The Selwyn district's traditional one-day show held at the historic Ellesmere A&P Showgrounds in the heart of the Canterbury plains, celebrating livestock, produce and community."
Ellesmere A&P Show
"Held at Tomoana Showgrounds in Hastings, this storied two-day show brings together beef, lamb, pig, poultry, dog trials, equestrian, shearing, woodturning, and a community performance stage for the district's principal rural gathering."
Hawke's Bay A&P Show
"A two-day North Canterbury rural tradition at the Rangiora Showgrounds, uniting the farming district with livestock, equestrian and trade events each spring."
Rangiora A&P Show