Jax Hamilton | Mexican Feast

November 2019 We were lucky enough to have the fantastic Jax Hamilton grace our Premier Hire Demo Kitchen on Show day, whipping up a Mexican feast perfect for those festive season parties. Want to recreate the delicious dishes at home? Take a look at the recipes

30 Fun & Free Things to Do at the Show

November 2019 With so much going on at the Show, it's so easy to stick to your favourites and miss out on trying something a little new. With a packed schedule of entertainment, competitions and activities, make sure you plan your day and take full advantage! The

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things | Event Director In The Making

September 2019 Harvey Bone, Manager of Show favourite the Lolly Scramble and son of Event Director, Geoff Bone, has been attending the Show since he was just 2 years old. Now 10, and with a few years of managing the famed Lolly Scramble under his belt, we caught

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things | Piggy Pals Stealing the Show

August 2019 Over the last few years, one of our sections has seen a surge in entries and has become somewhat of a fan favourite amongst competitors and visitors alike. Supercharged by a flurry of new syndicates, our Pig Section has gone from

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things | Following in the Family Footsteps

August 2019 With over 3000 animals and exhibitors on-site during the Show, all vying for a prestigious ribbon and recognition amongst their peers, competing at the New Zealand Agricultural Show is not for the faint-hearted. Some of the most determined

A Weekend of Winning Wines

October 2018 A fantastic weekend of competition featuring some of New Zealand’s strongest wineries took place in Christchurch recently, at the New Zealand Aromatic Wine Competition and Canterbury Wine Competition. Over 300 wines were judged over two days by

It’s Showtime!

September 2018 This year, the team have focused on what makes the Show so extraordinary, with the answer evident, the incredible audience who partake, visit and exhibit. With a theme focusing on ‘ordinary people doing extraordinary things’ the Show set out to

The Show Welcomes an Australian Judge to the Dairy Goat Section

June 2018 The dairy goat section at the Show has been a strong contender in the popularity stakes over recent years, with the draw of these little characters appealing to the public and exhibitors alike. With the standard of animal exhibited at the Show

Top ram sells for $16k at elite sale

December 2017 The Canterbury A&P Association Elite Ram and Ewe Sale, held Friday 1 December, attracted a quality line up, with 223 Rams and 20 Ewes entered into the sale. With 156 rams selling, the average sale price was $1721 and $353 for ewes with 19 selling;

Boys and girls ag day results

November 2017 Christchurch turned on a beautiful sunny day for the annual Synlait Boys and Girls Agricultural Club Championship Day at Canterbury Agricultural Park last week. Outlying Canterbury Primary Schools were given the opportunity to compete in