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Issue 1,211
Friday 21st November 2025
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ROYAL A & P SHOW OF NEW ZEALAND HAILED A SUCCESS Canterbury’s agricultural community showcased its resilience and spirit from 13–15 November 2025, as the Canterbury A & P Association successfully hosted the Royal A & P Show of New Zealand. Despite a rollercoaster of weather conditions, President Brent Chamberlain hailed the three-day event as “a great success,” attributing it to strong public support, impressive competition entries, and the tireless efforts of local volunteers. The show experienced dramatic spring weather. Thursday brought what many described as the wettest day in memory, creating challenging conditions. However, Friday saw perfect weather, drawing a huge crowd. Saturday concluded with a severe thunderstorm in the afternoon, yet overall attendance remained solid, with moderate crowds on Thursday and Saturday, and outstanding numbers on Friday. Wool was a major highlight, with both the Wool Zone and the Wool Fashion Parade attracting significant interest and proving highly successful. Continued on page 4 …….
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President of the Canterbury A & P Association, Brent Chamberlain, pictured with the Supreme Wool Fleece, exhibited by the Heddle family of Sheffield.
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