Competitions and Events

Competitions & Events

RAS Rural Ambassador Award – 2025

Congratulations to our 2025 District Finalists…

– Northern District: Jazmine Murray

– Mid-Northern District: Annie Gill

– Eastern District: No finalist

– Western District: Sophie Kirk

– Central District: Emma Owen

– Southern District: Elizabeth Graham

CONGRATULATIONS to Sophie Kirk – 2025 Rural Ambassador Winner

Jazmine, Annie, Sophie, Emma, Elizabeth

Applications will open for the 2026 Rural Ambassador Award on 1 February, with entries closing on 31 March 2026.

NZ Royal Golden Fleece Exhibition

The 2026 Golden Fleece Exhibition was held Saturday 18 April 2026, hosted by Central Otago A&P Association at WS Hickey Wool Store, Omakau.

GF CATALOGUE 2026 – Final

THANK YOU to our Sponsors supporting this Exhibition to ensure its success.

Congratulations to all placegetters and to our 2026 Supreme Winners.

Fine Wool Fleece: Armidale Merino Stud, Maniototo
Strong Wool Fleece: P & P Dodd, Oamaru
Black & Coloured Fleece: D & M Maxwell, Alexandra

Wool Judging Criteria Booklet – New

NZ RAS Interbreed Beef Judge’s Seminar

North Island Seminar – to be held in November 2026 – more details to follow.

South Island Seminar – to be held in August 2026 – more details to follow.

NZ Horse of the Year Show

See Equestrian Section of our website – Horse of the Year page – for further information

NZ RAS Young Judges/Parader’s Competition

There was no National Competition for 2024.2025 show season, but please contact your District Council as they may be running a regional one for 2025.2026.

Competitions Supported by the RAS

2020/21 President’s Shield (in acknowledgement of the support given by RAS Past President Geoff Smith) – TBA

NZ Ewe Hogget Competition, administered by NZ Sheepbreeders’ Association