3061 days ago

The countdown is on to our 125th Jubilee Show!

Waikato A&P Association

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
Enter here!

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As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.5% Complete
  • 26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.2% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
    14.3% Complete
1077 votes
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Brittain co-owns Storth Oaks Angus stud with his wife in Mahiihi outside of Ōtorohanga. On Friday evening he was making his way back to his farm from Auckland, when his Range Rover hit deep water on Paewhenua road.

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Waikato Hospital needs to be open about mistakes

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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That window of openness has slammed shut.

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