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Although next year’s Warkworth A&P Lifestyle Show is still three months away, preparations are already well underway.
The show will be held on March 15 with Wellsford-based construction company Wharehine Construction once again confirmed as the principal sponsor.
Other major sponsors who have reaffirmed their support for the show include Auckland Council, Mason Contractors, Mason Containers, Absolute Scaffolding, Northland Waste and Carters Tyre Service.
Warkworth A&P chair Carl King says the show relies on its sponsors and volunteers to keep running year after year.
“There are many ways to get involved,” he says. “We are always keen to recruit new members on our committee, and a whole team of volunteers is needed on Show Day to help set up. We also have people who participate in the working bees that maintain the grounds.”
Recently, members of Men’s Shed Warkworth, which is based at the showgrounds, manned paintbrushes and rollers to give the A&P office a new coat of paint.
“Without the help of the Men’s Shed, and other local supporters, the event wouldn’t be as successful as it is today. Their contribution ranges from setting up the grounds to maintenance such as rebuilding decks and installing handrails.”
King says the Warkworth Agricultural and Pastoral Society, founded in 1867, brings the community together to celebrate farming, animals and rural heritage.
The programme has expanded over the years to include a wide variety of entertainment, from wood chopping and shearing to mounted games and indoor exhibitions.
“For visitors, it’s a chance to experience authentic New Zealand culture, from its farming roots to its modern-day agricultural practices. The show is also a fantastic way to mingle with locals, explore food stalls, and check out tractors, motorbikes, and much more.”
Anyone interested in becoming part of this cherished tradition can find more information at www.warkworthshow.co.nz.
