Alpaca Association New Zealand

Northern Region AGM 2025
2025-05-11 | Sir Don Rowlands Centre, 601 Maungatautari Road, Leamington, Karapiro, 3494
Notice of Northern Region Annual General Meeting

Date: Sunday 11th May 2025
Time: AGM starts 10.30am - Note: The day will begin at 9.30am with the Northern Region Colourbration Fleece Show prize giving. The AGM will follow straight after this. We have two workshops to follow the AGM with a lunch break between them. Full details will be advised in the next NR Newsletter.
Location: Karapiro Room, Mighty River Domain.
601 Maungatautari Rd, RD2, Cambridge

Agenda as follows……
Apologies
Approval of minutes of 2024 Northern Region AGM
President’s report
Financial report
Correspondence
Election of Northern Region Committee members
General Business
Financial Report
President's Report
Draft 2024 NR AGM Minutes
Nomination Form D
Election of Committee members.
Committee members are elected for a 12-month term and 7 positions are to be filled. Nomination form D is attached. Please email completed nomination forms to northernregion@alpaca.org.nz (Attn: Secretary) by 1st May 2023.

NR Colourbration Fleece Show 2025 and Workshops
2025-05-11 | Sir Don Rowlands Centre, 601 Maungatautari Road, Leamington, Karapiro, 3494
Colourbration Fleece Show
Judge: Molly Gardner
Entries Close: 26th April
Fleece Delivery Date: 2nd May
Fleece Judging: 10th May
Fleece Prizegiving: 11th May

The biggest Northern Region event for the year is on Sunday 11th May.
We have our Colourbration Fleece Show, the Prizegiving will be held at 9.30am. This will be a great opportunity to get your fleeces accessed by judge Molly Gardner.
Details of entry will be available on this page shortly.
Member support is important for this event as the number of fleece shows has reduced over the years, so please take the time to enter your fleeces.
After the Prizegiving we will have the Northern Region AGM (10.30am). Please note that positions need to be filled for next year and this is a great chance to gather a new team and expand upon the work done over the last few years.
NR Colourbration Fleece Schedule
NR Colourbration Fleece Entry Form
NR Colourbration Fleece Delivery Note
Fleeces should be sent to: Frith Latham, 730 Kopuku Road, RD 1 Maramarua, POKENO 2471, PH: 09 232 56 89
Fleeces should arrive no later than Friday 2nd May 2025

Workshops

Take your knowledge to the next level - Take a deep dive into understanding your alpaca fleece, this will be a fascinating workshop with plenty of opportunity to gain knowledge on the more technical side of fleece characteristics.
Put your knowledge into action and plan your breeding program with progress towards your goals in mind. Molly has genuine expertise as a respected alpaca breeder and also as a keynote speaker at numerous events across both America and Europe, conducting hands-on workshops locally and internationally. Additionally, Molly has been involved in judging and judge training over the last decade or so in New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.

Cost: $20 per membership - Non members very welcome at $20 per person. Morning/afternoon refreshments and BBQ lunch included.
This will be invoiced along with your fleece entries. Book your place when completing the fleece entry form.
For those not entering fleeces or for non-members please book by contacting ........ northernregion@alpaca.org.nz

Southern Region AGM 2025
2025-05-24 14:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
2.00pm, 24th May 2025 at Clarkeville Peace Hall.

AANZ AGM 2025
2025-06-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Trust Waikato Community Room, 4 Little London Lane,, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Notification of AGM
The Waikato Trust Community Rooms,
Little London Lane (Off London Street),
Hamilton Central
Starting at 1pm
The National Council give notice of the 2025 AGM to be held on the 14th of June 2025 at the Waikato Community Rooms, 4 Little London Lane, Hamilton at 1.00pm.

Call for Nominations for National Council
The agenda and reports will be released closer to the date, based on nominations and remits submitted between now and then.
As the AGM is approaching fast, it is now time to consider and present nominations for vacant positions on the National Council for the next two years.
In accordance with the Constitution (Rule 91) six offices of the National Council are hereby declared vacant. Those due for replacement as at AGM are:

President Due to resignation -One year to run.
Vice President. End of two-year term.
Secretary End of two-year term.
Central Region Rep: End of two-year term.
Southern Region Rep 2: End of two-year term
Northern Region Rep Due to resignation - One year to run.

The Secretary and Vice President will not be standing again.
Please ensure that all nominations include the nominees’ written consent. This is now a legal requirement.
The closing date for National Council nominations is 5th May 2025.
Nominations are to be emailed to the National Secretary: secretary@alpaca.org.nz
Please note that those Council members standing aside are eligible for re-election if nominated again.
Enclosed with this notification update is Form C. This is the nomination form for the National Council and is to be returned to the National Secretary by the above date.
If you have any Notices of Motion, Remits, or questions you would like tabled and answered or included on the Agenda for the AGM, please advise the Secretary in writing at the above email address by 5th May 2025.
The process for submitting a remit or motion is described in sections 118 and 127 of the constitution.

2025 Southern Region Colourbration Show
2025-09-06 | Rangiora Showgrounds, 156 Ashley Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
2025 Southern Region Colourbration Show

Rangiora Showgrounds

Breed judging: 6th September

Fleece judging: 5th September

Judge: Ariana McCauley

Entries close: 4th August 2025

Convenors: K Rietveld and W Allison

Schedule
2025 SR Colourbration Schedule
2025 SR Colourbration Breed Entry Form
2025 SR Colourbration Fleece Entry Form
2025 SR Colourbration Fleece Entry Delivery Note

AANZ National Show 2025
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Rangiora Showgrounds, 156 Ashley Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
NATIONAL ALPACA SHOW

DATES – Saturday October 11th and Sunday October 12th, 2025
WHERE – Rangiora, North Canterbury
VENUE – Marquee - Northern A & P Showgrounds, Rangiora
(Judging outside if weather fine)

JUDGE – Natasha Clark (Australia)
ENTRIES CLOSE – Sunday, September 7th 2025

Breed Entry Form
Fleece Entry Form
Fleece Delivery Note

SCHEDULE
2025 National Show Schedule

TIMETABLE
Also for your information is a draft timetable of events to help plan your arrival times etc.
This may change as we get closer to the event due to things outside of our control but we will keep you up to date if the timetable is modified.
Timetable
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorships range from $400 through to $3,000 + GST.
They are all attractively priced to ensure maximum uptake and
include sponsorships for members just sending fleeces only.
National Show Sponsorship Prospectus

TROPHIES
Broad Ribbons and trophies will be presented by the sponsors to successful exhibitors for this year’s show to add to the glamour and prestige of this National Show.
NATIONAL FLEECE SHOW 2025
Alpaca fibre is what sets us apart from other animal breeds. The National Fleece Show 2025 is the perfect event to showcase your special fleeces and to show off the advances our industry is making in producing beautiful, soft handling fleeces. A large fleece entry makes for a spectacular show display so please make every effort to send your fleeces, even if you are not attending in person.
There will be male and female age group championship ribbons as well as colour champion ribbons awarded to the successful exhibitors’ fleeces.
All fleeces will be micron tested by SGS from Timaru and judged by Natasha Clark from Australia.
Arrangements will be made so that North Island fleeces can be transported to and from the show for a small fee.
NATIONAL FLEECE SHOW WORKING GROUP / STEWARDS
Mary-Ann Pruden (convenor), with the balance of the working group still being finalised.
NATIONAL SHOW WORKING GROUP
Kit Johnson, Kees Rietveld (breed convenor), Kevin Burgess, Liz Strack, Lindsay Riddle, Wayne Allison (chair), and Jill Nawrocki
NATIONAL BREED SHOW STEWARDS
Chief Steward: Mary-Ann Pruden
Assembly Steward: Mary-Ann Pruden
Ring Steward: Mark Pruden
Recording Stewards: TBA

Ellesmere Show A & P Show
2025-10-18 | Ellesmere Showgrounds, Ellesmere A&P Showgrounds, Leeston, 7632, New Zealand
Date of show: 18th October 2025
Judge: Dean Ford
Entries Close: 26th September 2025
Ellesmere Show Schedule 2025
Breed Entry Form

Rangiora A&P Show
2025-10-25 | Rangiora Showgrounds, 156 Ashley Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
Breed Judging – 25 October 2025
Entries Close – 26 September 2025
Judge – Lisa Charteris Ford
All Alpacas to be penned by 8.00 a.m. to commence judging at 8.30 a.m
2025 Schedule Rangiora A&P
Show entries are to be made via online registration
It is advisable that each competitor enter all of their alpacas in one go to avoid multiple admin fees
For each animal you will need to enter:

IAR No
Breed (H/S)
Sex (M/F)
Color
Age at Show
Date last shorn
Age of fleece

Manawatu A & P Show - Alpaca Section
2025-11-01 | Manfeild Stadium, 59 South Street, Feilding, 4702, New Zealand
*Breed Show Only*
We are extremely excited to have Rubey Williams from New South Wales judging this show. Her family own both Storybook Alpacas and Suri Alliance Alpacas. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the show ring.
Entries for the breed classes must be received by 17th October 2025. $15 per entry.
There will be a Field Day on Sunday 2nd November being held by Mick and Rubey Williams. This is a golden opportunity to talk to and learn from two of Australias judges. More details to come.
Schedule 2025 Manawatu A&P
Breed Entry Form

Ashburton A & P Show
2025-11-01 | Ashburton A&P Showgrounds, Ashburton A&P Showgrounds, Netherby, Ashburton, 7700, New Zealand
Ashburton 2025 Schedule
Breed Entry Form
JUDGE: Diane Marks
CONVENOR: Rachel Marshall
TO BE SHOWN ON SATURDAY 1st November 2025
ENTRIES CLOSE ON 1st October 2025
Entry Fee: $10.00 per class

WAIKARA PARK ALPACAS donate a perpetual trophy to the SUPREME CHAMPION HUACAYA ALPACA. 2024 Winner – Shamarra Alpacas
HOMESTEAD FARM donate a perpetual trophy to the SUPREME CHAMPION SURI ALPACA. 2024 Winner - Sherlin Alpacas
THE ASSOCIATION gives a SUPREME CHAMPION RIBBON to the SUPREME CHAMPION HUACAYA ALPACA AND SUPREME CHAMPION SURI ALPACA.
THE ASSOCIATION gives a CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION ribbon to: Each MALE and FEMALE - JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE, ADULT and SENIOR category

Waikato A & P Show
2025-11-01 | Claudlands Event Centre, Gate 4 Brooklyn Road, Claudlands, Hamilton, 3214, New Zealand
2025 Waikato A & P Show
Fleece judging – Thurs 30th October 2025
Judge - Lisa Charteris Ford
Breed judging – Sat 1st November 2025
Judge – Molly Gardner
Entries close – 1st October 2025
2025 Schedule
2025 Breed Entry Form
2025 Fleece Entry Form
2025 Fleece Delivery Note

Royal A&P Show of NZ hosted by Canterbury A & P Association
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-15 | Canterbury Agricultural Park, A&P Showgrounds, 102 Curletts Road, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand
Fleece judging – 11th November 2025
Breed judging – 14th and 15th November 2025
Entries close – 26th September 2025
Judge – Peter Kennedy-Gane

Royal A&P Show - Link to Online Entries
Canterbury Show Fleece Delivery Note 2025

If you have any problems with your on-line entry – please do not call the Show Secretary, instead – EMAIL Anne at:
anne@jazzbears.co.nz, or CALL Anne on 0274571707
