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Welcome to the
Alpaca Association Nz

Supporting alpaca 
breeders and owners across 
New Zealand for over 20 years

The AANZ is the official breed society for alpaca in New Zealand and holds the breed registry. It is affiliated to the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS).

The organisation endeavours to develop a viable and sustainable primary industry and to promote the benefit and value of the breed. 

The mission of the AANZ is to inspire the membership to actively engage in the alpaca industry. 

Mackenzie Highland A & P Show - hosting the RAS Golden Fleece Show

Details

Date:
April 21

Organiser

Rachel Andrews
Email
rachel@grandviewalpacas.co.nz

Venue

MacKenzie Country A&P Showgrounds
1 Gillingham Street
Fairlie, 7925 + Google Map

April 21

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Central Region AGM 2025

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Date:
May 4

May 4

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Northern Region AGM 2025

Details

Date:
May 11

Venue

Sir Don Rowlands Centre
601 Maungatautari Road
Leamington, Karapiro 3494 + Google Map
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May 11

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NR Colourbration Fleece Show 2025 and Workshops

Details

Date:
May 11
Website:
https://www.lakekarapiro.co.nz/page-sir-don-rowlands-event-centre/

Organiser

Northern Region Committee
Phone
09 232 56 89
Email
northernregion@alpaca.org.nz

Venue

Sir Don Rowlands Centre
601 Maungatautari Road
Leamington, Karapiro 3494 + Google Map
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May 11

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Southern Region AGM 2025

Details

Date:
May 24
Time:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

May 24 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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AANZ AGM 2025

Details

Date:
June 14
Time:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue

Trust Waikato Community Room
4 Little London Lane,
Hamilton, 3204 New Zealand + Google Map
Phone
0800 436 2660
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June 14 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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AANZ National Show 2025

Details

Start:
October 11
End:
October 12

Organiser

Wayne Allison
Email
paccaman@gmail.com

Venue

Rangiora Showgrounds
156 Ashley Street
Rangiora, 7400 New Zealand + Google Map

October 11 - October 12

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Industry News

April 6, 2025
Alpaca Births
Frith
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Relax, birthing is a natural process and alpaca are generally capable of producing their cria with no assistance. Usually alpaca “unpack” (give birth) during daylight hours, before 2pm. Another plus […]

September 19, 2024
Rapid test for bovine Tb in the works
Frith
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Credit: Farmers Weekly NZ - Article written by Gerald Piddock, September 19, 2024 The following article will be of interest to alpaca owners in New Zealand who test for Bovine […]

March 7, 2024
Introducing the New AANZ Registry Team
Frith
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One of the many things your National Council has been working on is building a relationship with PBB New Zealand, so that we can secure longevity and consistency for the alpaca registry […]