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Paparoa was pumping when the North Kaipara Agricultural Association held the 146th annual Paparoa A&P Show on Saturday, February 4.
Overcast skies and the occasional rain shower failed to deter showgoers, with thousands turning out to enjoy all the regular show events, from sheep shearing, cattle and equestrian to western riding, indoor exhibits, fire service demonstrations and trade stalls.
Association president Janine Hames says putting on the show had been tricky with the weather, but the community had rallied to make it happen.
“The grounds were looking amazing up until Friday night, when we got 30mm of rain,” Hames says.
“Cattle had already arrived from the Waikato and horses from Pukekohe, so we really had to go ahead.
Luckily, we had a tractor on standby to pull out anyone who got stuck.”
Hames says a few stallholders and trade exhibitors had bailed due to the weather, but those who attended were very positive about the day.
The Paparoa show is one of NZ’s longest running A&P events.
