NZ RAS Competitions & Events:

Inaugural Award 2018 – President’s Shield (in acknowledgement of the support given by RAS President Geoff Smith) – Northern District
(points collected over the RAS Youth Competitions)

NZ RAS Young Judges/Parader’s Competition

2018 NZ Dairy Handler of the Year – Cara Doggett

2018 NZ Beef Handler of the Year – Cara Doggett

2018 NZ Merino Fleece Young Judge of the Year – James Fox

2018 NZ Meat Breeds Sheep Young Judge of the Year – Sam Tipping

2018 NZ Dairy Cattle Young Judge of the Year – Georgia Whitworth

2018 NZ Beef Cattle Young Judge of the Year – Georgia Whitworth

NZ Harcourts – RAS Rural Ambassador Award

Entries open for 2020 Award

2020 NZ HNZ-RAS Rural Ambassador Award – Entry Form

Entries close 31 March 2019

Supporting Sponsors:

Upper Clutha A&P Society, Otago Taieri A&P Society, Hawkes Bay A&P Society and Helensville A&P Association

Winner representing NZ in Perth 2019

– Courtney Davies

NZ Royal Golden Fleece Exhibition

– Fine Wool Fleeces
– Strong Wool Fleeces
– Black & Coloured Fleeces
– Mohair Fleeces
– Suri Fleeces
– Huacaya Fleeces

2018 Golden Fleece Results

Main Sponsors:

2019 Competition to be hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society
– 10/11 May 2019

Wool Judging Criteria Booklet – New

NZ RAS South Island Dairy Heifer Competition

NZ RAS Interbreed Beef Judge’s Seminar

Next seminar to be advised

Competitions Supported by the RAS:

NZ Ewe Hogget Competition

Administered by NZ Sheepbreeders’ Association

NZ Ewe Hogget Entry Form 2018