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LAKEFRONT SPRINGING TO LIFE FOR WANAKA A&P SHOW 13-14 March 2026
Volume XLVIII | No. 10 | 11 March 2026
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Submitted by Annabel Roy
Set-up is well underway for the 89th Wānaka A&P Show, with Pembroke Park and the Wānaka Showgrounds a hive of activity as more than 150 volunteers and event crew bring the site to life. While the public enjoys two full days of competition, trade and entertainment, months of planning have already taken place behind the scenes. Volunteer committees work year-round to coordinate equestrian, sheep, fleece, goat and cattle competitions, alongside dog trials, axemen and farrier events, educational hubs and more. In addition, more than 590 sites will combine to create a small city of traders. Entries are now arriving for the Home Industry section, with bakers, gardeners, crafters, photographers and artists preparing their finest work for judging. Meanwhile, the region’s pets and their dedicated owners - will be preening and
prepping for the ever-popular Pet Parade and Petfirst Veterinary Jack Russell Race. Life members are working alongside newer recruits, blending decades of experience with fresh energy as the countdown continues. The collaborative effort reflects the strong community spirit that underpins the show each year. The Wānaka A&P Show remains one of the Upper Clutha’s largest annual events, with funds raised reinvested back into the local community. Selected paid and voluntary roles are still available, with more information at: wanakashow.co.nz/volunteer. Pictured: Enjoying the sunshine during Show set up are L-R: Tussock Lucas (Life Member), Tasha Wadeson (Volunteer Coordinator), Paul Tamati (Trade Exhibitor Coordinator), Toby Wadeson (Equipment Coordinator), and Liz Buggs (Home Industry Coordinator).
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