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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. 

National Alpaca Day 2023

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Date:
May 7
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Organiser

AANZ
Email:
secretary@alpaca.org.nz
View Organiser Website

May 7 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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National Alpaca Day

NZ Royal Golden Fleece Exhibition

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Date:
May 17

May 17

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Golden-Fleece-Suri-Winner-WEB

2023 AANZ National Alpaca Show

Details

Start:
September 30
End:
October 1

Organiser

Kit Johnson

Venue

Canterbury A&P Showgrounds
102 Curletts Road
Christchurch, 8042 New Zealand + Google Map

September 30 - October 1

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National-Show-2022

Industry News

March 20, 2023
Alpaca grazing could help tackle climate change – new research
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Scientists at Aberystwyth University are researching whether grazing alpacas alongside other animals could help farmers tackle climate change. The new project will explore the efficiency and environmental benefits of grazing […]

November 16, 2022
NeoGen in NZ
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The Alpaca Coat Colour Test has been developed in collaboration with Dr. Kylie Munyard from Curtin
University of Western Australia, who has conducted extensive research in the area of alpaca coat colour
genetics.

November 10, 2022
ABRI Mating Predictor
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Recently launched - this new tool will be a valuable asset for NZ alpaca breeders