23 January, 2026
Get crafty Katikati! It’s thought that Egyptians were the first group of people in recorded history to use scarecrows, to protect their wheat fields along the Nile River. Next month Katikati will offer two separate scarecrow competitions – not only to protect the plots of their makers but to bring country charm and creativity back to
people and their gardens. Katikati A&P Show’s Scarecrow Competition this year has three categories – for children, adults, and community groups. “Scarecrows can be any size or form but must have some straw inside somewhere,” said Katikati A&P Show secretary Sheryl Smith.
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The scarecrows will be displayed at Katikati A&P Show on February 1, with the overall winner chosen via people’s choice vote. On February 14 Grow On Katikati is hosting a free scarecrow-creating workshop and competition to offer a fun, creative activity connected to gardening.
GOK’s competition has three categories – cultural, creative and team effort. Spokesperson Jizzy Green, pictured with her garden scarecrow ‘Josephine’, said it’s important to register for the event now – so her team can arrange to have enough scarecrow frames made. Read more on page 6. Photo / Merle Cave
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