Executive
Further statement on the North Otago incident
Following the further media coverage of an incident at the North Otago A&P Show, the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand (RAS) reiterates our earlier comments that any abuse—whether it be towards an animal or another person—is totally unacceptable, says Vice President Nic Barkley. “The incident in question was egregious and goes against the values […]
It’s National Volunteer Week
It’s Te Wiki Tüao a-Motu – National Volunteer Week. From Vice-President Nic Barkley, and all of the Royal Agricultural Society, we want to thank you, our volunteers, for everything you do to make shows across the country as successful as they are! This year’s theme is He wa piataata – Time to shine. A chance […]
Announcing the 2024 Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Show of New Zealand
The 2024 Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Show of New Zealand is coming to Horowhenua!! We’re pleased to announce that the Horowhenua AP&I Association will be hosting the Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Show of New Zealand in January 2024. To kick off our Centenary Year with a […]
Visit from Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence
It was such and honour and the privilege to have hosted Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence today. President Rachel Walker, Vice President Nic Barkley and Operations Manager Christine Roberts spoke with Her Royal Highness and Sir Tim about the RAS here in New Zealand, how the showing movement […]
Showcasing Excellence at Royal Event
Vice President, Nic Barkley, was honoured to have been invited as the Official Guest to the Horowhenua Agricultural, Pastoral and Industrial Show over Wellington's Anniversary weekend. Horowhenua was also hosting a Royal Event in the Dairy Cattle Section, which added to the prestige of this year's Show. "It was an absolute privilege to have attended [...]
Merry Christmas
The RAS team would like to thank you all for your involvement in the showing movement and your passion for showcasing rural excellence. Have a great holiday break and we will see you over the autumn season.
International Volunteer Day – Thank you
December 5th was International Volunteers Day, and it is a chance for us to say a huge thank you to all the wonderful people who volunteer their time to support the showing movement. Without all those incredible people who help our members run their event, in and in some cases, their organisation across the year, the […]
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II
It is with profound sadness this morning we have woken to the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at Balmoral, near Aberdeen in Scotland, after serving as our Queen for 70 years. Queen Elizabeth II has devoted an incredible lifetime of unwavering service, continuity and duty. It is our great honour […]
National Volunteer Week – Thank you!
Thank you! As a volunteer based organisation, many hours are spent by you and your teams to organise and deliver successful A&P shows across the country and, for National Volunteer Week, we want to thank you for all you do. We know the enormous toll being a volunteer can sometimes have, especially as you take […]
International Administrative Professionals Day 2022
Today on International Administrative Professionals Day, the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand (RAS) want to thank all those who support the showing movement by undertaking administrative tasks as their contribution to showcasing rural excellence locally, within districts and nationally. The RAS has 93 A&P association and 66 breed and kindred society members, all of whom cannot […]
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