The 2018 ROYAL EASTER SHOW

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1 The 2018 ROYAL EASTER SHOW Welcome from the President, John Towers Hosted by the Auckland Agricultural, Pastoral & Industrial Shows Board in conjunction with the Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Association. On behalf of the Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Association, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the 2018 Royal Easter Show. I am very honoured to be elected as President, especially as 2018 marks the 175 th Anniversary of the Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Association. What a fantastic achievement as the longest running organisation in the Auckland region. We are all extremely proud and I would like to express my sincere thanks and congratulations to the Council members of the Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Association for all their passion and dedication. It is a truly remarkable organisation to be involved with. To mark this historic occasion we will be awarding special commemorative medals to the trophy winners of all A&P sections, and a special commemorative certificate for each competitor. We are celebrating in style with a Concert Amongst the Arts. A ticket only event being held on Saturday 31 st March with some very talented artists. Contact the office for details. A walk down memory lane photos and memorabilia of days of old, vintage and modern farm machinery, along with classic cars will be on display. Every year The Royal Easter Show provides a window of opportunity for the City to view first-hand the impressive range of magnificent animals, and the largest Art exhibition in New Zealand. We are extremely proud of our impressive Farm World display; this surely is our flagship A&P entertainment centre of the RES. Along with our other usual favourites, alpacas, cattle, sheep, dog trials, shearing, miniature horses, pigs, dairy goats, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Equestrian events will be in full swing out at Monument Park, Clevedon, and promising to be another great competition in So it leaves me to wish everyone all the best for a great Show, enjoy being part of an historic event and l Iook forward to seeing you all at show time. Kind regards John Towers President, Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Association PLEASE NOTE: Format and Standards will be consistent with The Royal Easter Show Rules and Regulations. The 2018 Royal Easter Show Management Team Chief Executive Officer Mark Frankham Ph / Head of Operations Dean Mulholland Ph / Royal Easter Show Office Melissa Hore Ph /

2 THE 2018 ROYAL EASTER SHOW ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Epsom PO Box 26014, Epsom, Auckland 1344, Telephone AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL PASTORAL & INDUSTRIAL SHOWS BOARD Chairman Mr. G Mountfort Vice Chairman Mr. D McNab Mr. K Campbell Mr. V Carmine Mr. C Davis Mr. B Goldsworthy Mr. C Harding Mr. L Margrain Mr. R Pearson Mr. D Scott Mr. N Sidwell Mr J Towers AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION (ESTABLISHED 1843) President Mr. J Towers Vice President Mrs.J McNab Vice President Mr. C Harding Immediate Past President Mr. N Sidwell Treasurer Mr. M Carter A&P Secretary Mr. M Frankham AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION COUNCIL Christine Barton Mike Cundy Robb Kemp Andrea Scott David Bell Marilyn Duke Jenny Locke-Forbes Anne Scott John Bush Anthony Good Colin McGowan David Scott Vincent Carmine Karen Good Karen McKechnie Anne Watts Simon Cashin Jayden Good Duncan McNab Karen Woolley Nigel Cottle John Hanson Phillip O Shaughnessy Royal Easter Show Opening & Art Awards Prize giving Evening Wednesday 28 March 7.00pm (Doors open 6.30pm) We would like to invite all Agricultural & Pastoral exhibitors and their guests to attend The Royal Easter Show Opening & Art Awards Prize giving evening, your competition entry allows you and your guests to attend. All the exhibits will be on sale during the evening. This is a chance to view and to purchase the Art Competition entries and an opportunity to sample award winning wines from The Royal Easter Show Wine Awards. Competition exhibits purchased on the night will not be available for collection until after completion of The Royal Easter Show. 2

3 INDEX Completion of Entry Forms... 2 General Conditions Livestock Section Livestock Timetable... 5 Cattle Conditions & Regulations Dairy Cattle... 7 Ayrshire... 8 Holstein-Friesian... 9 Jersey... 9 Milking Shorthorn Dairy Interbreeds... 10/11/12 Special Classes 175 th Commercial.12 Beef Cattle Angus Belgian Blue..14 Beef Shorthorn Dexter Hereford Highland Gelbvieh Limousin Maine Anjou Charolais Salers Simmental South Devon Speckle Park Wagyu Other Beef Breeds Beef Interbreeds... 18/19/20 Youth Section... Youth Showmanship Dairy Youth Showmanship Beef Junior / Intermediate/Senior Calf Club/Agricultural Day... 21/22/23 Open... 24/25 Pet Lamb/Goat... 25/26/27 Alpaca Dairy Goat... 32/33 Pig Sheep Shearing Sheep Dog Trials... 39/40 Other Sections Information... 40/41 *** JOIN *** The Auckland A&P Association Membership to our organisation offers the following benefits: Two district tickets which offer entry to A&P Shows in the Northern District which runs from Kaitaia to Franklin. Each ticket admits one person on one day An invitation to exhibit in an Auckland A&P MEMBERS ONLY Exhibition featuring glass/wood/ceramics/paintings with discounted entry fees Invitation to attend our Youth Workshops for young artists Discounted entry fee for all Show classes in the Royal Easter Show 2018 Complimentary copies of the Auckland A&P Association newsletters Members Room access with complimentary refreshments during the Show Voting rights and invitation to attend the Annual General Meeting Receive a copy of the Annual General Report Access to exclusive member promotions during the year Auckland A&P Membership Form Entry Forms Front Cover: Offices of Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Associations, Delgaty Building, 41 Albert Street, Auckland, mid 1930 s 1

4 Completion of Entry Forms Entries close 9 March 2018 Entry Forms 1. Entries must be made on the official entry forms accompanied by total entry fees payable and be in the hands of the Show Secretary on or before the closing dates advertised in the Schedule. No faxed or entries will be accepted. 2. Entry forms received that have not been signed, or where entry fees have been calculated incorrectly, will be returned immediately for correction. This requirement will apply to all Exhibitors, including Members of the Association that have not as yet paid their annual subscription but who have calculated entry fees using the discount available to financial Members. Late Entries 3. Livestock/Equestrian: Late Entries received after the closing date of 9 March 2018 will incur a 25% penalty. Late entries may be accepted up to 15 March for inclusion in the catalogue at the discretion of The Royal Easter Show Office. Membership 4. Exhibitors must be Members of the Auckland A&P Association in their own name if membership discounted entry fees are to be claimed. 5. New Members - discounted membership entry fees are available to current financial Members of the Auckland A&P Association. The Association s membership form may be completed and forwarded with entries with membership discounted entry fees able to be used for the named Member. A membership application is at the back of this Schedule. 6. Membership Subscriptions 2017/2018 Annual Individual Membership of the Auckland A&P Association is $30 with your competition entry for the 2018 Royal Easter Show. The membership year runs from 1 st April st March See application form in the back of this Schedule. PAYMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP MUST BE MADE SEPARATELY, PLEASE REFER TO MEMBERSHIP FORM AT THE BACK OF THIS SCHEUDLE. There will be no refunds for memberships. Confirmation of Entries 7. Confirmation of Entries - A receipt showing all details of your entries, subscription etc will be returned to you following data processing. Your entry form will NOT be returned to you. 8. Responsibility - It will be your responsibility, the Exhibitor, to check the details on the confirmation of entries carefully and ensure that all details are correct. Any alterations to Entries must be made to the Secretary by 23 March 2018 in writing. Reminder 9. Remember - If your entry form is not signed, or is illegible, or the required certificates are missing, or the correct monies are not attached, your ENTRY FORMS WILL BE RETURNED FOR CORRECTION AND MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED. General Conditions of the Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Association Privacy Act The Association holds records of names and addresses of all Members and Exhibitors and may publish these for the purposes of Show media reports or promotional purposes at the Association s discretion. The Association may take photographs and video images of Members, Exhibitors, exhibits (including livestock) and the employees, agents and assistants of any Exhibitor and use this information for reporting or promotional purposes in any media, at the Association s discretion. Important Health & Safety Information for Exhibitors All Exhibitors agree to comply with the terms of the Health & Safety At Work Act 2015 and its subsequent amendments. The Auckland A&P Association hereby states that it will accept no responsibility in any claim from any person resulting from noncompliance with the Act. Livestock Exhibitors must follow the instructions of Stewards and Officials. Exhibitors are responsible for ensuring animals are kept in control at all times. The Auckland A&P Association reserves the right to order immediate removal from the Showgrounds of any animal it considers dangerous, unruly or unmanageable. Livestock Exhibitors must ensure that they keep walkways clear and no dangerous equipment or chemicals are accessible to the public. First Aid: First aid stations are located in Main Hub. Please familiarise yourself with the Showgrounds site map. Accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported to your Section Office or The Royal Easter Show Office. Smoking Smoking is prohibited in all pavilions and stables. The Auckland A&P Committee reserves the right to impose a fine of $500 on any person found smoking within these areas. Entries 1. Entries must be made on the official entry forms accompanied by total entry fees payable and be in the hands of the Show Secretary on or before the closing dates advertised in the Schedule. 2. All entries must be made in the name of the bona-fide owner of the exhibits hereinafter called the Exhibitor, and such exhibits must have been the property of the Exhibitor at the time of entry. Registered lessees of animals are permitted to enter under their own name. 3. In all Classes of Breeding Stock, Exhibitors must state the breeder s name on the entry form. The owner of a dam of an animal at the date of mating shall be considered the breeder. Failure to comply with this rule may result in disqualification. 4. Exhibitors must state as accurately as possible at the time of entry the date of birth of all stock in Classes where the age is required. 5. Times by which exhibits require to be in their allotted places on the Showgrounds ready for judging are detailed at the head of each Section. Judging Times 10. All judging times printed in the catalogue are approximate and subject to change without further notice. 2

5 6. Exhibitors must provide sufficient attendants to take charge of each entry of Cattle, Horse, and Sheep entered in Breeder s Groups, and lead them into the Show ring when required. Exhibitors failing to comply with this regulation will be liable to forfeit their prizes at the discretion of the Auckland A&P Committee. 7. For disease control conditions of entry see page 8 of this Schedule. 8. The Auckland A&P Association shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused (inter alia) through disease or infection however arising. Each Exhibitor shall have deemed to have guaranteed to the Auckland A&P Association and have given warranty that each exhibit entered and brought to the Showgrounds is free of any contagious or infectious disease. Scale of Points 18. With the exception of Dairy and Beef Sections, where there are five entries or more. Champ Reserve Champ 1st 2nd 3rd 4th SEE DC6. In the event of a tie for any placing the count back system will apply. In the event of there still being a tie an independent Judge shall be called upon to determine between those tied entries for that place. Point s prizes will be assessed on Open and Special Classes within each Breed. Interbreed Classes are a separate calculation. Rights of the Auckland A&P Committee 9. The Auckland A&P Committee reserves the right to refuse or cancel any entry without adducing any reason for so doing and reserves the right to make any alteration to the Show timetable, or withdraw any event as may be deemed desirable. Any unruly or dangerous animal or exhibit may be required to leave the Showgrounds. Protests 10. All protests must be in writing, and may be lodged with The Royal Easter Show Coordinator ONE HOUR from the completion of the class judged, together with a deposit of $50.00 which shall be returned should the protest be sustained. Should the protest be lodged before the Judges proceed to their duties, the onus of proof will rest with the Exhibitor; thereafter, the onus of proof will be with the party protesting. No protest will be received later than one hour after the prize tickets/ribbons are affixed. The Auckland A&P Committee, or not less than five members thereof, will determine the results of all protests as soon as practicable. There shall be no appeal. Catalogue 11. When an animal has been duly entered and catalogued in any class, the substitution of another animal will not be permitted without the consent of the Auckland A&P Committee. See Substitution Form in the back of this Schedule. The same animal cannot be entered in two Classes except where the contrary is specified. Exhibits competing in the Family and Group Classes are also eligible for other Classes. 12. No animals, excepting those entered in the Catalogue or as part of a Trade Display or Farm world, will be allowed on the Showgrounds. Prizes, Prize Money, Sponsorships 13. In the event of there being no competition (i.e. one exhibit) in any Class, no prize will be given unless the Judge certifies that entry to particular merit. 14. Judges of Stock, in arriving at their decision, are requested not to give undue weight to high condition, but to award the prizes to the animals in each Class which they consider best represent the particular breed or description intended to be encouraged. The Judges are requested to pass over all animals whose want of condition betokens weakness of constitution, however great their merit may be in other respects. 15. In each class of Livestock, cash prizes are offered, but Judges are requested not to award them if the exhibits are not up to standard. The ribbons will be awarded as soon as possible after the judging has been completed in each section. 16. All prize money will be paid by direct credit unless requested otherwise. Payments will be made within 28 working days of the end of the Show. Any prize money cheques not presented by the end of September 2018 will be forfeited. Shearing prize money only will be paid at the Show upon a receipt of an IRD Number. 17. The Association takes no responsibility for sponsorships which do not eventuate. 3 Cups & Trophies 19. Cups and trophies will be awarded at the completion of competition. Photos may be taken at this time. The Auckland A&P Association no longer allows cups and trophies to leave the showgrounds. A medal with the name of the trophy engraved on it will be presented to the recipient. Parking Stock Trucks & Floats 20. All Livestock Exhibitors and Indoor Equestrian sections to enter ASB Showgrounds Gate 3 off Greenlane West. Parking is entirely at the vehicle owner s risk. 21. Any vehicles parked will be on condition that the Auckland A&P Association accepts no responsibility for any loss, theft, injury or damage to persons or vehicles, their contents, fittings or accessories even when such loss, theft, injury or damage is attributed to any negligence on the part of the Auckland A&P Association or any of its employees or stewards. 22. The Auckland A&P Committee reserves the right to remove any motor vehicle, float, caravan or any other form of trailer which is parked in any area or manner other than those prescribed by Auckland A&P Committee without prior notice. ANY VEHICLE FOUND TO BE PARKED INSIDE THE SHOWGROUNDS WITHOUT AUTHORITY, WILL BE TOWED AWAY AT OWNER S EXPENSE. General 23. All persons admitted into any premises controlled by the Auckland A&P Association shall be subject to the orders of the Auckland A&P Committee, and in the event of misbehaviour on the part of anyone attending the Show, such persons may be removed by order of the President or any two members of the Auckland A&P Committee. Any Exhibitor who interferes with or abuses a Judge or Officer of the Auckland A&P Association whilst acting in his official capacity, will be dealt with as may be deemed fitting by the Judicial Committee, and Stewards are instructed to report such occurrences promptly. 24. Any Exhibitor or attendant who behaves in a manner which, in the opinion of the Judges or the Auckland A&P Committee persons engaged in overseeing the running of the event in which the Exhibitor is entered or enrolled in, embarrasses, is likely to embarrass or is intended to embarrass the Auckland A&P Committee, the Judges or the sponsors of the event, or which is likely to bring the event into discredit, or is behaviour which the Judges or the Auckland A&P Committee (or not less than any two members of the Auckland A&P Committee) consider in their opinion to be rude, bad mannered, disobedient or abusive or designed to or has the effect of harassing or being discourteous to any Steward, Official, or any fellow exhibitors or members of the public, may be censured, expelled, fined or banned by the Judicial Committee constituted under Clause Persons in charge of exhibits will be admitted on production of an A&P Exhibitor Pass, and they will be subject to the orders of the Auckland A&P Committee or its officers.

6 26. Any Exhibitor or person who in the opinion of the Auckland A&P Committee, infringes any of these Conditions and Regulations, or refuses to comply with the directions of the Auckland A&P Committee, or is guilty of any fraudulent or unfair practice or any deceit or concealment either in entering or exhibiting stock, shall have his or her exhibits disqualified. His or her name shall not appear in the Official Prize List, and the Auckland A&P Committee shall have power to suspend such an Exhibitor from exhibiting at any exhibition during such period as it may think fit. 27. Should any person or firm be disqualified or suspended by a kindred Auckland A&P Association registered under The Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Act, 1908, the A&P Committee of this Auckland A&P Association shall have power to endorse such disqualification or suspension, and disqualify or suspend such person or firm accordingly. 28. All exhibits shall be at the sole risk of the owner or Exhibitor. The Auckland A&P Association, Auckland AP&I Shows Board, and The Royal Easter Show shall not, under any circumstances, be responsible for loss, damage, mis-delivery, detention or delay of exhibits of any description whatsoever. 29. The decision of the Auckland A&P Committee for the time being in office shall be absolutely final in all cases. Limiting of Entries 30. The Auckland A&P Committee reserves the right to limit entries in any class or section in the event of excessive numbers of animals requiring accommodation or limited space in the Art Pavilion. Cancellation of Classes 31. The Auckland A&P Association reserves the right to cancel a section if there are insufficient entries. All Exhibitors will be advised in advance. Discipline 32. In addition to any other Judicial Committee under these Rules or any other regulations of the Auckland A&P Association, there shall be a Judicial Committee comprising the President or a Vice- President and not less than two other members of the Auckland A&P Committee which may consider all complaints, charges or references relating to the conduct or omissions of all Exhibitors, or any other person involved in any matter associated with any form of misconduct or unruly behaviour. 33. The Judicial Committee shall have the power to investigate all incidents, acts or omissions which are referred to them, and to obtain such evidence as they may require to hear any complaints, charges or references. Any Exhibitor or any other person who is the subject of any complaint, charge or reference to the Judicial Committee shall have the right to be heard by the Judicial Committee in relation to the matter, and such person shall, immediately following advice of the complaint, charge or reference, make him/herself available for examination by the Judicial Committee. 34. The Judicial Committee may, after hearing all evidence which they consider is relevant to any matter referred to them, dismiss the charge, or uphold the charge, and/or censure the Exhibitor, and/or fine the Exhibitor in an amount not exceeding five times the entry fee paid by the Exhibitor to enter the event. The Judicial Committee may also ban the Exhibitor or that person from the event, and/or recommend to the General Committee that such person be banned from any number of future events or indefinitely. 35. On a recommendation of the Judicial Committee, the General Committee may, in addition to the powers available to the Judicial Committee, ban any Exhibitor or person from exhibiting in any number of future events or indefinitely. 36. The decision of the Judicial Committee under Clause 32 shall be communicated in writing to the Exhibitor or person forthwith following their decision. The Exhibitor or person shall have the right to appeal the decision of the Judicial Committee to the General Committee by notice in writing to the President, served within 14 days after the decision of the Judicial Committee. The decision of the General Committee shall be final and binding on the Exhibitor or person. Any ban shall have effect immediately following the decision of the Judicial Committee. Any fine shall be paid within 30 days of the decision of the Judicial Committee or of the General Committee in the case of appeal and shall constitute a contractual debt and may be recovered by the Association by due process of law as a debt due. John Towers President, Auckland A&P Association *** JOIN *** The Auckland A&P Association Membership to our organisation offers the following benefits: Two district tickets which offer entry to A&P Shows in the Northern District which runs from Kaitaia to Franklin. Each ticket admits one person on one day. An invitation to exhibit in an Auckland A&P MEMBERS ONLY Exhibition featuring glass/wood/ceramics/paintings with discounted entry fees. Invitation to attend our Youth Workshops for young artists Discounted entry fee for all Show classes in the Royal Easter Show 2018 Complimentary copies of the Auckland A&P Association newsletters Members Room access with complimentary refreshments during the Show Voting rights and invitation to attend the Annual General Meeting Receive a copy of the Annual General Report Access to exclusive member promotions during the year 4

7 LIVESTOCK SECTION Thursday 29 March - Monday 2 April 2018 Timetable ALL ENTRIES CLOSE 9 March 2018 (Alpacas Close 1 March 2018) THURSDAY 29 March FRIDAY 30 March SATURDAY 31 March SUNDAY 1 April MONDAY 2 April Subject to Change Alpacas Fleece Dairy Cattle Shearing - Demo Sheep Dog Trials - Demo David Pacey Youth Showmanship - Dairy Alpaca Breeds Dairy Cattle Shearing Sheep Dog Trials Pet Lamb/Goat Miniature Horse Shearing Sheep Sheep Dog Trials Youth Dairy & Beef Commercial Livestock Beef Cattle Dairy Goat Miniature Horses Youth Rabbits Shearing - Demo Sheep Dog Finals David Pacey Youth Showmanship Beef Beef Cattle Pig ARAN Fun Dog Show Shetland Ponies Shearing - Demo Pavilion 3 Pavilion 1&2 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 1&2 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 1&2 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 2 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 1&2 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 2 Pavilion 1&2 Pavilion 1&2 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 2 Pavilion 1&2 Pavilion 1&2 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 3 Special Awards Walker and Hall Shield Most Points in Competition. Awarded to the competitor who gains the most points in the Livestock competitions. Auckland A&P Society W.F.Smith Trophy Best Animal in Show. Awarded to the best Livestock exhibit in The Royal Easter Show. The trophy was presented by the late Mr W.F.Smith of Dargaville. CATTLE ENTRIES CLOSE 9 March 2018 Completed Entry Forms must be received at The Royal Easter Show office on the date above, not posted on the date above. See entry form at the back of this Schedule. Dairy Thursday 29 March Friday 30 March 2018 Beef Sunday 1 April Monday 2 April 2018 Conditions & Regulations for the Cattle Sections To be read in conjunction with the General Conditions of the Auckland A&P Association on Pages 4-6 Auckland A&P Show NAIT NUMBER For cattle being moved from 1 st July 2012 : A NAIT approved RFID tag will be mandatory for all movements of cattle, including day old calves, NAIT approved RFID cattle tags are white only. Please do not remove tags if cattle are identified with Animal Health Board or MINDA tags. As of 1 st July 2012 a secondary tag is no longer required under the new NAIT scheme. All animals being exhibited at the Show including any participating on a hoof and hook carcase competition comes under the standard identification and ASD regulations. These cattle will require the NAIT approved RFID tag. It is the livestock exhibitors responsibility to record all animal movements with NAIT 48 hours prior to leaving the farm/property for the Show and then within 48 hours of returning to the farm/property from the Show. Where live cattle or deer from part of a trade display the exhibitor is responsible for i. ensuring all stock have completed all TB testing requirements as per Animal Health Board testing regulations ii. Ensuring all stock are identified in accordance with current legal requirements. Membership Subscriptions 2017/2018 Annual Individual Membership of the Auckland A&P Association is $30 with your competition entry for the 2018 Royal Easter Show. The membership year runs from 1 st April st March See application form in the back of this Schedule. PAYMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP MUST BE MADE SEPARATELY. There will be no refunds for memberships. Entries C1. All cattle entered in the Purebred Classes must be entered in the recognised Herd Books of the respective Breed Societies, or if under one year of age they must be eligible for entry. The names of all Purebred Cattle must be stated in the entry form. This rule will be rigidly adhered to. C2. All cattle in the purebred classes must be tattooed or marked in accordance with their respective Breed Society Rules otherwise they will be disqualified. C3. The registered number of the exhibited animal entered in the Purebred Classes must be given at time of entry, but registered numbers of Sire and Dam are not required. Breeding details are required on the entry form for verification of eligibility. In the case of young cattle under one year of age where the registered number of the animal is not available, the date of birth and the name of sire and dam must be given. C4. Exhibitors must state the breeder s name if other than bred by the Exhibitor. Copies of the signed lease documents to be attached to the entry form. Failure to comply with this rule may result in disqualification. 5

8 C5. The owner of the dam of an animal at the date of mating shall be considered the breeder. C6. All Dairy Cattle may be stalled from 4:30pm, Wednesday 28 March 2018 and must be stalled by 8.00am, Thursday 29 March All Beef Cattle may be stalled from 4:30pm, Saturday 31 March and must be stalled by 8:00am, Sunday 1 April Exhibitors planning to arrive earlier than the stated times are to advised the Secretary s office for approval. C7. Dairy Cattle must not be removed from the Show before 3:00pm, Friday 30 March Beef Cattle must not be removed from the Show before 3:00pm, Monday 2 April C8. Cattle arriving late may be disqualified. C9. Entries must be entered in their respective Breed Section Age Class to be eligible to compete in respective Group and Interbreed Classes. C10. The age of all cattle, including calves at foot, is determined from 1 June each year. C11. All exhibits must be shown in their respective age groups and for example no two year old animal may be shown as a three year old, and no yearling may be shown in a two year old class. This applies to all sections. Replacements C12. When an animal has been duly entered and catalogued in any class but cannot be paraded, it may be replaced provided notification (see Substitution Form in the back of this Schedule) is given to the Chief Cattle Steward prior to arriving on the grounds and providing it is the property of the Exhibitor concerned as stated in Rule Entries (2) of the General Conditions of the Auckland A&P Association, page 2 of this Schedule. The replacement must meet entry criteria for TB Health testing requirements and have been tested clear. Breeding details are to be displayed on the stall. Disease Control TB Status. As per the current Biosecurity requirements. C13. All animals entered for showing or exhibiting must be from a current TB Clear Status Herd. 1. A copy of the current TB test certificate must be attached to entry forms. The Association must be notified at the time of entry of any testing to be carried out after the closing date of entries or of any potential TB issues that may arise after entries have been submitted. Owners entering cattle must sign any declaration printed on the entry form. 2. There are two documents required under the Animal Health Board regulations. 3. First document is a TB Test Certificate. For animals from a Declared Movement Control Area all animals aged three months or older are to be TB tested and have a clear test within 60 days prior to being moved to the Show. All other animals must be from a herd that is up to date with its current routine TB testing requirements. 4. Second document is a TB Animals Status Declaration Card. All animals entered must be accompanied in transit by a signed and dated TB Animal Status Declaration Card showing a TB Clear status in accordance with present legislation. Animal individual numbers must be included on the TB test sheet. These cards may be inspected at the unloading area. 5. It is requirement that ALL cattle over the age of 30 days will be correctly identified using an official primary and secondary ear tag from the AHB or MINDA identification programme as implemented on 1 July All cattle must have in their ears the official primary and secondary ear tags. 7. All animals being exhibited at the Show including any participating in a hoof and hooks carcass competition come under the standard ASD regulations All sheep entered in the Show must be from a flock currently accredited Brucellosis free. Brucellosis Accreditation Certificates must accompany entry forms. Any entries received without accreditation will be returned to the exhibitor. 10. Entries will be accepted from ABF breeders with status being confirmed by Breed Societies. 11. No exhibit entered in the sheep classes will be allowed on the ground if infested with external parasites or suffering from foot rot. 12. The Association shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused (inter alia) through disease or infection howsoever arising. 13. Each exhibitor shall be deemed to have guaranteed to the Association, by signature on their entry form, and have given warranty that each exhibit entered by him or her brought upon the Showground, and every animal, bird, or other living thing brought by them onto the ground, is at the time of its entering upon the Showground free of any contagious or infectious disease. 14. Any exhibitor whose exhibit or animal that infringes this warranty shall be responsible to the Association, and to any other exhibitor who may suffer by reason of such breach. Should there be any reason to suspect that any exhibit is either diseased or dangerous; the Association shall have the right to refuse admission of such exhibit to the Showground or to remove the exhibit from the Showground at the expense of the exhibitor. It is a requirement that ALL cattle over the age of 30 days will be correctly identified using an official primary and secondary ear tag from the AHB or MINDA identification programme as implemented on 1 July AHB will be monitoring this. All cattle must have in their ears the official primary and secondary AHB tags. All livestock to be treated with an approved animal health product within 28 days of exhibiting for the Prevention and Control of THEILERIOSIS through tick infection. Inspection C14. The Committee reserves the right to inspect at random any cattle for tattoos or identification to establish TB Status, or to detect any malpractice of presentation in Dairy & Beef Cattle. Judging C15. Exhibits being presented in the ring for judging without the allocated NECK NUMBER will be disqualified from the class. Presentation of Exhibits during Judging No distinguishing mark of ownership or stud name, with the exception of earmarks, tattoos, ear tags and registered brands may be attached to the animal exhibited. Exhibitors are requested to see that leaders of cattle in judging rings and parades maintain a high standard of dress or breed uniform. The Auckland A&P Association reserves the right to change the timetable of judging as maybe necessary. Award of Championships C16. Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected as follows, with the exception of Class 364, 372 (Champion of Champion). First Prize winners in all eligible Classes to be paraded before the judge. Once the Champion has been selected, the second prize animal in the class from which the Champion has been selected, shall parade with the others for Reserve Champion. C17. Junior Championship and Intermediate Championship Winners shall not be eligible for senior championships, but are eligible for supreme breed champions. C18. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be awarded at the Judge s discretion.

9 C19. Sponsorships are subject to confirmation. Parading C20. All led bulls (over 24 months of age) must have a ring through the nose and be led by two adult handlers over 16 years of age. It is recommended that all Beef Females be led by a nose clip (optional). C21. Bulls in the Cattle Pavilion must be securely tied by an adequate chain around the neck or a strong leather collar with an adequate rope attached, as well as a halter, unless securely penned (closed gate). Unruly Animals C22. The Auckland A&P Association, through the Chairman of its Livestock Committee, reserves the right to order immediate removal from the Showground of any animal it considers unruly or unmanageable. Exhibitors with expelled entries from the Showgrounds are not entitled to any refund of entry fees. Ribbon Displays Exhibitors are encouraged to display on their stalls in the Cattle Pavilion, Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons won by their exhibits at other A&P Shows during the current season. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Breeds section. Embryo Transfer All ET bred cattle must be recorded as such on the entry form. Facilities C23. The Committee reserves the right not to accept further entries once the Cattle Pavilion has reached capacity. NO feed, feed boxes, paddocking, straw or hay or animal fodder of any kind will be supplied by The Royal Easter Show. Ramps for unloading livestock will be available adjacent to the wash-down facilities. Tea and coffee will be available to exhibitors in the Cattle Pavilion. Breakfast will be available from 6.30am -8.00am daily in the cafeteria. Please note you must order on the entry form at the back of this schedule. Payment for breakfast must be made with entry. Barbeques are not permitted. Due to congestion in the area it is asked that Exhibitors refrain from tying their animals in areas other than their allocated pens. If exhibitors wish to bring cattle frames, designated areas will be made available at a charge of $25 per frame. Please advise on entry form. The Royal Easter Show do not provide frames. All exhibitors must keep their stalls clean and tidy and all aisles clear of gear. Best Presented Stall A prize will be awarded to the best presented stall in the Dairy & Beef Sections. Only vehicles with appropriate passes will be permitted through Gate 3. Travel Subsidy An animal travel subsidy is available. Application forms are available from the Chief Steward of your section. To be eligible, forms must be completed and signed before leaving the Show. RAS Levy for Dairy Cattle. In accordance with the RAS Dairy Cattle Show Code of Ethics a $5.00 levy is charged for each in milk cow entered in the Royal Easter Show. This levy will be paid by the Royal Easter Show on behalf of the exhibitors. DAIRY CATTLE SECTION ENTRIES CLOSE 9 March 2018 Completed Entry Forms must be received at The Royal Easter Show office on the date above, not posted on the date above. See entry form at the back of this Schedule. JUDGING TIMES Thursday 29 March 2018 from 10.00am Dairy Breeds Classes Youngstock Section Thursday 29 March 2018 Dairy Young Handlers Will start approx. 30 minutes at the conclusion of the Dry Stock Classes Friday 30 March 2018 from 9.00am Dairy Cattle In Milk Section Entry Fee Breed Classes A&P Members $15 per Class Non Members $25 per Class Interbreed Classes A&P Members $30 per Class Non Members $40 per Class Prize Money Breed Classes First Prize $50 Second Prize $30 Third Prize $20 Interbreed Classes First Prize $200 Second Prize $100 Third Prize $75 Fourth Prize $50 Fifth Prize $30 Sixth Prize $20 All Dairy Cattle Competition Classes will be held in Pavilion 1 & 2, ASB Showgrounds. Special Prizes Dell Cup Most points in the Dairy Breeds section. To be awarded annually to a different breed each year on a rotational basis, 2018 Jersey, 2019 Milking Shorthorn, 2020 Holstein Friesian, 2021 Ayrshire. Mears Memorial Cup This cup is awarded to the exhibitor gaining the Most Points Overall in the Interbreed Dairy Classes Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health New Zealand and Takanini Feeds are sponsors in the Dairy Cattle Section. BBQ - A free BBQ for Dairy exhibitors and handlers will be available at 7:00pm on Thursday 29 March Please indicate your attendance on entry form. In celebration of the 175 th Anniversary of the Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Association we will running special classes page 12 7

10 See Conditions & Regulations for the Cattle Sections, pages 7,8 & 9. All Dairy Cattle may be stalled from 4:30pm, Wednesday 28 March 2018 and must be stalled by 8:00am, Thursday 29 March Exhibitors planning to arrive earlier than the stated times are to advise the Secretary s office for approval. Dairy Cattle must not be removed from the Show grounds before 3:00pm, Friday 30 March Points Prizes DC5. All Class and Award Sponsorships are subject to confirmation. Prize Money as stated, scaled or otherwise, is not payable in addition to sponsorship. All prize money will be paid by direct credit unless requested otherwise. Payments will be made within 28 working days of the end of the Show. Any prize money cheques not presented by the end of September 2018 will be forfeited. Please note TB Regulations under General Cattle Conditions. It is taken that on entering cattle at this show you have read and are aware of these rules/agreements and will abide by them. DC1. No cow will be allowed in the judging ring which, in the opinion of the Chief Steward, is unduly overstocked with milk. DC2. Production Standards: The standard of production required is the following minimum standard: Age at start test Standard 305 day test 2 year olds 265kg milk solids 3 years olds 295kg milk solids 4 year olds 330kg milk solids Mature 360kg milk solids NOTE: It is not necessary for a cow to qualify in the season previous to the Show (unless specifically stated). DC3. The following practices are banned from the Dairy Cattle Section; a. The administration of any drug to enhance the appearance of the animal. b. The infusion of any substance to the mammary system to alter the outward appearance of the udder or milk veins. c. The gluing, sealing or taping of teats or the use of artificial practices to affect the teat angle or teat placement. d. The use of artificial practices to affect the udder shape, teat angle or teat placement. e. These practices, in any form, will be considered an act of malpractice with disqualification likely to result. f. Auckland A&P Association reserve the right to conduct random milk, urine or blood tests. DC4. Limiting of Entries - The Committee reserves the right to limit entries in any class or section in the event of excessive numbers of animals to accommodate. Age of Cattle The age of all cattle, including calves at foot, is determined from 1 June each year. All exhibits must be shown up to their respective age. 6 years or over born prior to June years born on or since 1 June years born on or since 1 June years born on or since 1 June years born on or since 1 June 2015 Yearling born on or since 1 June 2016 Calf born on or since 1 June 2017 Open Classes Champion of Champion Classes If an entry is made in the Breed Open Classes and such entry wins a Championship or Reserve and qualifies for a Championship Class, a late entry will be accepted provided that the correct late entry form and late entry fee are given to the Secretary or Chief Steward by 8:30am on the morning of the Show or as soon as the qualifying class is completed. Special Classes All exhibits entered in special Classes must also be entered in open Classes. Restricted Classes Interbreed Section Entry into Restricted Championship Interbreed Classes 364 & 372 shall be conditional upon winning Championship or Reserve Championship at an A&P Show during the current season. Proof of eligibility to be available on request. 8 Dairy Cattle points will be calculated on the following basis: In Milk Classes Dry Classes First 10 6 Second 8 4 Third 6 2 Fourth 4 1 Champion 2pts Reserve Champion 1pt In both classes. DC6. In the event of a tie for any placing the count back system will apply. In the event of there still being a tie an independent Judge shall be called upon to determine between those tied entries for that place. Point s prizes will be assessed on Open and Special Classes within each Breed. Interbreed Classes are a separate calculation. Ayrshire Thursday 29 March am Class 300 Heifer Calf born from 1 June 2017 Class 301 Heifer Yearling born from 1 June May 2017 In the event of 12 or more entries in Class 300 or 301 these classes will be divided and entries paraded in order of age. Class 302 Class 303 Junior Ayrshire Heifer Best 2 Heifer Yearlings Best 2 Heifer Calves Friday 30 March am Please note that judging of breed classes will be concurrent with judging through the age groups which includes the Interbreed Classes. See Programme of Classes. Class 304 Class 305 Class 306 Class 307 Class 308 Class 309 Class 310 Novice in Milk Cow Class Open to exhibitors who have not previously exhibited an in milk cow at the Royal Easter Show. The animal can be any age (2 years & over) and must be the exhibitors own animal. 2 & 3 yr old cows in milk are eligible for Champion and Reserve Champion Intermediate Female. Cows 4 yrs & over in milk are eligible for Champion & Reserve Champion Senior Female. Heifer 2 years in milk Cow 3 years in milk Intermediate Female, Ayrshire Cow Cow 4 or 5 years in milk Cow 6 years & over in milk Best Uddered Cow Senior Female, Ayrshire Cow Group of 3 females - minimum of 2 to be in milk SUPREME CHAMPION AYRSHIRE FEMALE Auckland Ayrshire Breeders Trophy Most Points Ayrshire Section W F Smith Trophy 1991

11 Holstein-Friesian Thursday 29 March am Class 315 Heifer Calf born from 1 June 2017 Class 316 Heifer Yearling born from 1 June May 2017 In the event of 12 or more entries in Class 315 or 316 these classes will be divided and entries paraded in order of age. Jersey Thursday 29 March am Class 330 Heifer Calf born from 1 June 2017 Class 331 Heifer Yearling born from 1 June May 2017 In the event of 12 or more entries in Class 330 or 331 these classes will be divided and entries paraded in order of age. Class 317 Class 318 Junior Holstein-Friesian Heifer Arohalea Rosebowl Best 2 Heifer Yearlings Best 2 Heifer Calves Class 332 Class 333 Junior Jersey Heifer H W Martin Memorial Trophy Best 2 Heifer Yearlings Best 2 Heifer Calves Friday 30 March am Please note that judging of breed classes will be concurrent with judging through the age groups which includes the Interbreed Classes. See Programme of Classes. Friday 30 March am Please note that judging of breed classes will be concurrent with judging through the age groups which includes the Interbreed Classes. See Programme of Classes. Class 319 Novice in Milk Cow Class Open to exhibitors who have not previously exhibited an in milk cow at the Royal Easter Show. The animal can be any age (2 years & over) and must be the exhibitors own animal. 2 & 3 yr old cows in milk are eligible for Champion and Reserve Champion Intermediate Female. Cows 4 yrs & over in milk are eligible for Champion & Reserve Champion Senior Female. Class 334 Novice in Milk Cow Class Open to exhibitors who have not previously exhibited an in milk cow at the Royal Easter Show. The animal can be any age (2 years & over) and must be the exhibitors own animal. 2 & 3 yr old cows in milk are eligible for Champion and Reserve Champion Intermediate Female. Cows 4 yrs & over in milk are eligible for Champion & Reserve Champion Senior Female. Class 320 Class 321 Class 322 Class 323 Class 324 Class 325 Heifer 2 years in milk Cow 3 years in milk Intermediate Female, Holstein-Friesian Cow Cow 4 or 5 years in milk Cow 6 years & over in milk Best Uddered Cow Senior Female, Holstein-Friesian Cow Guardian Trust Cup Noel Roper Memorial Sash Group of 3 females - minimum of 2 to be in milk Class 335 Class 336 Class 337 Class 338 Class 339 Class 340 Heifer 2 years in milk Dawson Memorial Cup Cow 3 years in milk W C Graham Memorial Cup Intermediate Female, Jersey Cow Cow 4 or 5 years in milk Cow 6 years & over in milk Best Uddered Cow Senior Female, Jersey G N Landsdown Challenge Cup Group of 3 females - minimum of 2 to be in milk SUPREME CHAMPION HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN FEMALE Most Points Holstein-Friesian Section Rakura Rosebowl SUPREME CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE Most Points Jersey Section E D McLennan Memorial Cup 9

12 Milking Shorthorn Thursday 29 March am Class 345 Heifer Calf born from 1 June 2017 Class 346 Heifer Yearling born from 1 June May 2017 In the event of 12 or more entries in Class 345 or 346 these classes will be divided and entries paraded in order of age. Class 347 Class 348 Junior Milking Shorthorn Heifer Best 2 Heifer Yearlings Best 2 Heifer Calves Friday 30 March am Please note that judging of breed classes will be concurrent with judging through the age groups which includes the Interbreed Classes. See Programme of Classes. Class 349 Class 350 Class 351 Class 352 Class 353 Class 354 Class 355 Novice in Milk Cow Class Open to exhibitors who have not previously exhibited an in milk cow at the Royal Easter Show. The animal can be any age (2 years & over) and must be the exhibitors own animal. 2 & 3 yr old cows in milk are eligible for Champion and Reserve Champion Intermediate Female. Cows 4 yrs & over in milk are eligible for Champion & Reserve Champion Senior Female. Heifer 2 years in milk Cow 3 years in milk Intermediate Female Milking Shorthorn Cow Cow 4 or 5 years in milk Cow 6 years & over in milk Best Uddered Cow Senior Female Milking Shorthorn Cow Group of 3 females - minimum of 2 to be in milk SUPREME CHAMPION MILKING SHORTHORN FEMALE Most Points Milking Shorthorn Section Grant Silver Cup Dairy Interbreeds Entry Fee Interbreed Classes A&P Members $30 per Class Non Members $40 per Class Prize Money Interbreed Classes First Prize $200 Second Prize $100 Third Prize $75 Fourth Prize $50 Fifth Prize $30 Sixth Prize $20 Thursday 29 March 2018 at the completion of the Dairy Breeds Judging Class 360 Junior Heifer Calf born from 1 August 2017 Class 361 Senior Heifer Calf born from 1 June to 31 July 2017 Class 362 Junior Heifer Yearling born between 1 August 2016 and 31 st May 2017 Class 363 Senior Heifer Yearling born from 1 June to 31 July 2016 Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Dairy Interbreed Heifers President s Trophy Teague Salver Class 364 Class 365 Class 366 Champion of Champions Interbreed Dairy Heifer Champion $200, Reserve $100 Open to all Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Heifers of Breed and/or Interbreed Sections during the 2016/2018 A&P Show season. Winners of Junior Champions and Reserve Junior Champions as above at The Royal Easter Show 2018 also eligible if entry fee is paid prior to judging. National Bank Cup All Breeds Junior Group of 3 Females Must be the property of the exhibitor. Judged as a unit. Each group to comprise - Yearlings and / or Calves. Dairy Dry Cow 3 yrs & Over Cow dry, born prior to 1 June st place winners eligible for the Champion & Reserve Champion or Intermediate Interbreed Dairy Cow (3 yrs old cow) or Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Interbreed Dairy Cow (4 yrs & over). 10

13 Royal Easter Show Youth Showmanship Competition David Pacey Dedication to Stockmanship to the Youth - DAIRY ALL EXHIBITORS WISHING TO ENTER MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE FROM PAVILION 2, CATTLE ADMINISTRATION ON NUMBER TO WHICH MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE JUDGING RING. Entry Fee A&P Members FREE Non Members FREE Kindly sponsored by David & Sheryl Pacey Dairy Interbreeds Friday 30 March 2018 Approx. 9.30am. Please note that judging of breed classes will be concurrent with judging through the age groups which includes the Interbreed Classes. See Programme of Classes. Class 367 Class 368 Heifer 2 years in milk Cow 3 years in milk Intermediate Interbreed Dairy Cow Prize Money SECTION 1: Showmanship First Prize $ 200/ Halter Second Prize $ 150 Third Prize $ 100 Fourth Prize $ 75 Fifth Prize $ 50 Sixth Prize $ 25 SECTION 2: Knowledge/Interview/Abilities/Sportsmanship First Prize $ 200/ Halter Second Prize $ 150 Third Prize $ 100 Fourth Prize $ 75 Fifth Prize $ 50 Sixth Prize $ 25 RULES SUPREME CHAMPION $300 Sponsored by David & Sheryl Pacey This competition is open to any competitors aged up to 20 years. The junior class is up to 12 years of age (inclusive). The senior is years (inclusive). All ages are as of 1 st October of the current show season. The competitor may use cattle of any age and the animal does not have to be the property of the handler. The competitor may only enter the beef or dairy classes, not both. To be judged on the exhibitors sportsmanship, knowledge, presentation and in the ring abilities. Competitors will be judged from the time they arrive at the showgrounds. Dairy Thursday 29 March 2018 Pavilion 1 & 2 Will start approx. 30 minutes at the conclusion of the Dry stock classes. Class 725 Youth Showmanship Dairy Up to 12 years of age 1 st place will receive a halter kindly sponsored by DW & AM Scott Class 369 Class 370 Class 371 Class 372 Cow 4 or 5 years in milk K G & F M Hall Shield Cow 6 years & over in milk William Jordan Memorial Trophy Senior Interbreed Dairy Cow Superior Cow 3 years & over FEATURE CLASS OF $1000 To encourage breeders to participate in this class and feature the importance of the Dairy Cattle Breeds Prize Money 1 st $500, 2 nd $250, 3 rd $150, 4 th $100 or sponsorship products to the equivalent value. Production points - maximum 100 points. Points to be calculated on the Fonterra payment system - adjusted to maturity equivalent standards to enable cows of different ages to compete equally. Latest, previous season s lactation production records must be used for calculations. These must be stated on the entry form (litres milk, kg fat, kg protein, fat % test, protein % test, age & date of calving). Type points will be allocated on the basis of breed classification system. The production and averaged type points as allocated by the Judges will be aggregated for the final points placing s. Lovell & Christmas Cup ROYAL EASTER SHOW SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY COW Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health New Zealand Ancare New Zealand Champion voucher for 1 x 2.5 Litre Eprinex valued at $450 plus $250, Reserve $250 Sir Henry Kelliher Cup Class 726 Youth Showmanship Dairy years of age 1 st place will receive a halter kindly sponsored by DW & AM Scott Class 373 Group of 3 females - minimum of 2 to be in milk 11

14 Class 374 The Royal Easter Show Interbreed Team No Entry Fee - Judges Selection. The winning team will receive a prize of $100 which will be paid to Breed Society. Each Dairy Breed competing at The Royal Easter Show 2018 is eligible to enter. A Group selection of 5 animals will be made by the Breed Judge and the Group of 5 will be as follows:- a. Cow 4 years and over b. Cow 3 year old c. Cow 2 year old d. Yearling Heifer e. Heifer Calf Written application must be in the hands of the Chief Steward no later than 12 noon on Friday 30 March. Judges will place all the breeds, judging the team as a group rather than individual animals. If one of an age is not available a substitute animal of any age is permitted SPECIAL CLASSES FOR 175 th AUCKLAND A&P ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 NOVICE YOUNG HANDLER SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 At the conclusion of Calf Club Novice Youth Handler Entries will be accepted on competition day from the Administration desk in Pavilion 2. Competitors will receive a numbered neck tag which will worn at all times while attending to show duties. Open to competitors who have not previously entered in the David Pacey Youth Showmanship Dairy or Beef competition at the Royal Easter Show. No Entry Fee Best Dressed Handlers Ribbons only. Will be judged in conjunction with class 374: 1. An independent judge will judge handlers dress only. The appearance of the animal will have no influence on the result in this part of the competition. 2. Awarded to the team of handlers most appropriately dressed and presented for their respective breed. Best Presented Stall A rosette will be awarded to the best presented stall in the Dairy Section. Dell Cup Most points in the Dairy Interbreeds section. To be awarded annually to a different breed each year on a rotational basis, 2018 Jersey, 2019 Milking Shorthorn, 2020 Holstein Friesian, 2021 Ayrshire. Mears Memorial Cup The cup is awarded to the exhibitor gaining the Most Points Overall in the Interbreed Dairy Breeds Classes. Prize Money Class 380 Class 381 First Prize Halter $20 Second Prize $10 Third Prize $ 5 Dairy Open (up to 18 years of age as of 1 st October) Beef Open (up to 18 years of age as of 1 st October) COMMERCIAL CLASSES SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 Immediately after the Novice Young Handler Classes Entry Fee Breed Classes A&P Members $15 per Class Non Members $25 per Class Prize Money First Prize $50 Second Prize $30 Third Prize $20 Fourth Prize $10 DAIRY Dairy Breeds Commercial section open to cattle with an unregistered ancestry Class 382 Class 383 Heifer Calf Heifer Yearling. - JUNIOR Class 384 Class 385 Cow 2 & 3 yrs & over Cow 4 yrs & over - SENIOR SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY COMMERCIAL BEEF Beef Breeds Commercial section open to cattle with unregistered ancestry Class 386 Heifer Calf Class 387 Steer Calf Class 388 Heifer Yearling Class 389 Steer Yearling. - JUNIOR Class 390 Class 391 Cow 2 & over Steer 2 yrs & over 12 - SENIOR SUPREME CHAMPION BEEF COMMERCIAL

15 BEEF CATTLE SECTION ENTRIES CLOSE 9 March 2018 Completed Entry Forms must be received at The Royal Easter Show office on the date above, not posted on the date above. See entry form at the back of this Schedule. FOR ALL CALF ENTRIES PLEASE SUPPLY DOB & BIRTH WEIGHT. PLEASE NOTE INDIVIDUAL BREED SECTION JUDGING TIMES TO BE ADVISED Sunday 1 April 2018 Beef Breed Classes from 10.00am. Class starting times TBA. Sunday 1 April 2018 Young Handlers Classes, starting times TBA. Monday 2 April 2018 from 9:00am Entry Fee Breed Classes A&P Members $15 per Class Non Members $25 per Class Interbreed Classes A&P Members $30 per Class Non Members $40 per Class Prize Money Breed Classes First Prize $50 Second Prize $30 Third Prize $20 Interbreed Classes First Prize $200 Second Prize $100 Third Prize $75 Fourth Prize $50 Fifth Prize $30 Sixth Prize $20 Weighing of Animals BC1. All Beef cattle including calves MUST be weighed before parading and their weight will be recorded on their number card with their birth date. Weighing takes place on Sunday 1 April 2018 between 7:30am-10:00am only. Age of Cattle BC2. Beef Cattle 3 years born since 1 June years born since 1 June 2015 Yearling born since 1 June 2016 Calf at Foot born since 1 June 2017 Prize Money & Sponsorships BC3. All Class and Award Sponsorships are subject to confirmation. Prize Money as stated, scaled or otherwise, is not payable in addition to sponsorship. All prize money will be paid by direct credit unless requested otherwise. Payments will be made within 28 working days of the end of the Show. Any prize money cheques not presented by the end of September 2018 will be forfeited. Any prize money cheques not presented by the end of September 2018 will be forfeited. It is the policy of The Royal Easter Show that product made available by sponsors may be substituted for cash prizes. Points Prizes Beef Section points will be calculated on the following basis: 1 st 10pts 2 nd 8pts 3 rd 6pts 4 th 4pts 5 th 2pts 6 th 1pt Champion 2pts Reserve Cham 1pt In the event of a tie for any placing the count back system will apply. In the event of there still being a tie an independent Judge shall be called upon to determine between those tied entries for that place. Point s prizes will be calculated on Open and Special Classes within each Breed Section. TBA Time to be arranged and advised Thanks to our sponsors Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health New Zealand Ancare New Zealand & Lake Road Quarries in the Beef Cattle Section. All Beef Cattle Competition Classes will be held in Pavilion 1 & 2, ASB Showgrounds See Conditions & Regulations for the Cattle Sections, pages 7,8 & 9. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section. All Beef Cattle may be stalled from 4:30pm, Saturday 31 March 2018 and must be stalled by 8:00am, Sunday 1 April Exhibitors planning to arrive earlier than the stated times are to advise the Secretary s office for approval. Beef Cattle must not be removed from the Show before 3:00pm, Monday 2 April Sponsors of the Royal Easter Show 13 Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section.

16 Angus Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 400 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 401 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 402 Heifer Yearling Class 403 Heifer Calf Female Angus Class 404 Class 405 Class 406 Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male Angus SUPREME CHAMPION ANGUS EXHIBIT Rosette Sponsored by NZ Angus Association Group Classes Class 407 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 408 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section Beef Shorthorn Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 410 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 411 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 412 Heifer Yearling Class 413 Heifer Calf Female Beef Shorthorn Class 414 Class 415 Class 416 Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male Beef Shorthorn SUPREME CHAMPION BEEF SHORTHORN EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 417 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 418 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. Belgian Blue Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 420 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 421 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 422 Heifer Yearling Class 423 Heifer Calf Class 424 Class 425 Class 426 Female Belgian Blue Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male SUPREME CHAMPION BELGIAN BLUE EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 427 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 428 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section Dexter Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 430 Cow 3 years & over with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 431 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 432 Heifer Yearling Class 433 Heifer Calf Class 434 Class 435 Class 436 Female Dexter Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male Dexter SUPREME CHAMPION DEXTER EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 437 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 438 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section 14 All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section

17 Hereford Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 445 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 446 Heifer 2 years with or without calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 447 Heifer Yearling Class 448 Heifer Calf Class 449 Class 450 Class 451 Female Hereford Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male Hereford SUPREME CHAMPION HEREFORD EXHIBIT Rosette Sponsored by NZ Hereford Association Group Classes Class 452 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 453 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section Highland Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 460 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 461 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 462 Heifer Yearling Class 463 Heifer Calf Female Highland Gelbvieh Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 475 Cow 3 years & over with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 476 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot. Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 477 Heifer Yearling Class 478 Heifer Calf Class 479 Class 480 Class 481 Group Classes Class 482 Exhibitor Female Gelbvieh Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male Gelbvieh SUPREME CHAMPION GELBVIEH EXHIBIT Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Class 483 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section Limousin Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 495 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 496 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 497 Heifer Yearling Class 498 Heifer Calf Female Limousin Class 464 Class 465 Class 466 Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Class 499 Class 500 Class 501 Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male Highland Male Limousin SUPREME CHAMPION HIGHLAND EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 467 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 468 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section 15 SUPREME CHAMPION LIMOUSIN EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 502 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 503 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section

18 Maine Anjou Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 515 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1 st June 2017 Class 516 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 517 Heifer Yearling Class 518 Heifer Calf Class 519 Class 520 Class 521 Female Maine Anjou Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male Maine Anjou SUPREME CHAMPION MAINE ANJOU EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 522 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 523 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section Charolais Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 560 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1 st June 2017 Class 561 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 562 Heifer Yearling Class 563 Heifer Calf Female Charolais Salers Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 575 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 576 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 577 Heifer Yearling Class 578 Class 579 Class 580 Class 581 Heifer Calf Female Saler Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male Saler SUPREME CHAMPION SALER EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 582 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 583 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section Simmental Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 590 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 591 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 592 Heifer Yearling Class 593 Heifer Calf Female Simmental Class 564 Class 565 Class 566 Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Class 594 Class 595 Class 596 Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male Charolais Male Simmental SUPREME CHAMPION CHAROLAIS EXHIBIT SUPREME CHAMPION SIMMENTAL EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 567 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 568 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section 16 Group Classes Class 597 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 598 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section

19 South Devon Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 605 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 201 Class 606 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 201 Class 607 Heifer Yearling Class 608 Heifer Calf Female South Devon Wagyu Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 635 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 636 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 637 Heifer Yearling Class 638 Heifer Calf Female Wagyu Class 609 Class 610 Class 611 Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Class 639 Class 640 Class 641 Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male South Devon Male Wagyu SUPREME CHAMPION SOUTH DEVON EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 612 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 613 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section SUPREME CHAMPION WAGYU EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 642 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 643 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section Speckle Park Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 620 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 621 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 622 Heifer Yearling Class 623 Heifer Calf Female Speckle Park Class 624 Class 625 Class 626 Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male Speckle Park SUPREME CHAMPION SPECKLE PARK EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 627 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 628 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their standard Breed Classes. Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section 17

20 Other Beef Breeds (This section represents Any Other Breed not listed) Breed Ring A breed ring constitutes a minimum of 2 exhibitors and 8 head of cattle, otherwise stock will automatically be entered in the Other Beef Breeds Section and Breeds unqualified for their respective section. Sunday 1 April 2018 TBA Class 650 Cow 3 years & over, with own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 651 Heifer 2 years with or without own calf/calves at foot - Calf/calves to be born on or after 1st June 2017 Class 652 Heifer Yearling Class 653 Heifer Calf Class 654 Class 655 Class 656 Female Other Beef Breeds Bull 2 years & over Bull Yearling Bull Calf Male Other Beef Breeds SUPREME CHAMPION OTHER BEEF BREEDS EXHIBIT Group Classes Class 657 Pair of Calves Male or Female Owned by the one Exhibitor Class 658 Group of Three Bull and 2 Females, Yearling and over, owned by the one Exhibitor. All entries in the Group Classes must be entered in their respective standard Breed Classes. Sunday 1 April 2018 at the completion of the judging of the Breed Classes. (Approx. 2.00pm TBA) Class 710 FEATURE CLASS of $1000 Prize Money 1 st $500, 2 nd $250, 3 rd $150, 4 th $100 or sponsorship products to the equivalent value. Class 711 Interbreed Cow or Heifer 2 years & over with natural progeny at foot born on or after 1st June To encourage breeders to participate in this class with emphasis on consistent breeding qualities and to feature the importance of the Beef Cattle Industry NOTE: DOB & Birth weight of calf to be included on entry form. 1. Judged as a unit. Cow and progeny will both be weighed and together with their ages the production performance of the entry will be calculated to constitute a maximum of 50 points. The other 50 points will be awarded by judges on visual criteria. 2. The Steward shall hand each judge a card with the catalogue number of the dam listed. The judge will allocate points for each entry, including their own breed, as a unit on a scale of The judge will appoint each entry on its merit, and may also award the same points to more than one entry, if the Judge so wishes. 3. Results for this class will be announced after the judging of Class 711. Dudley Russell Memorial Salver Progeny Class Judged on visual criteria Female or Male with a minimum of 2 progeny, can be any combination of yearlings, calves (twins or ET) progeny eligible. Beef Interbreeds Entry Fee Interbreed Classes A&P Members $30 per Class Non Members $40 per Class Prize Money Interbreed Classes First Prize $200 Second Prize $100 Third Prize $75 Fourth Prize $50 Fifth Prize $30 Sixth Prize $20 Classes with large entries may be divided or rescheduled at the discretion of the Chief Steward. 18

21 Royal Easter Show Youth Showmanship Competition David Pacey Dedication to Stockmanship to the Youth - BEEF ALL EXHIBITORS WISHING TO ENTER MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE FROM PAVILION 2, CATTLE ADMINISTRATION ON NUMBER TO WHICH MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE JUDGING RING. Entry Fee A&P Members FREE Non Members FREE Prize Money Kindly sponsored by David & Sheryl Pacey SECTION 1: Showmanship First Prize $ 200/ Halter Second Prize $ 150 Third Prize $ 100 Fourth Prize $ 75 Fifth Prize $ 50 Sixth Prize $ 25 SECTION 2: Knowledge/Interview/Abilities/Sportmanship First Prize $ 200 Second Prize $ 150 Third Prize $ 100 Fourth Prize $ 75 Fifth Prize $ 50 Sixth Prize $ 25 SUPREME CHAMPION $300 Sponsored by David & Sheryl Pacey RULES This competition is open to Competitors aged up to 20 years. The junior class is up to 12 years of age (inclusive). The senior is years (inclusive). All ages are as of 1 st October of the current show season. The competitor may use cattle of any age and the animal does not have to be the property of the handler. The competitor may only enter the beef or dairy classes, not both. To be judged on the exhibitors sportsmanship, knowledge, presentation and in the ring abilities. Competitors will be judged from the time they arrive at the showgrounds. Beef Sunday 1 April 2018 Pavilion 1 & 2 Will start approx. 30 minutes at the conclusion of the Progeny class. Class 727 Class 728 Youth Showmanship Beef Up to 12 years 1 st place will receive a halter kindly sponsored by Willowcreek Salers Youth Showmanship Beef years 1 st place will receive a halter kindly sponsored by Willowcreek Salers Beef Interbreeds Monday 2 April :00am Judging procedures for Classes 712 to 721: 1. Each judge shall select from all entries in the class and write on a card the catalogue number of their 1st to 6th placing s in that order. The Steward will then calculate points as follows:- 1 st 10pts 2 nd 8pts 3 rd 6pts 4 th 4pts 5 th 2pts 6 th 1pt 2. In the event of a tie for any place the count back system will apply. In the event of there still being a tie an independent judge shall be called upon to determine between those tied entries for that place. 3. Each Interbreed class is allocated a maximum time of approx. 30 minutes. This allows 5 minutes for the entries to be assembled in the ring, 15 minutes (maximum) for judging and 10 minutes (minimum) for collation of results and judges comments. Class 712 Class 713 Class 714 Class 715 Class 716 Class 717 Class 718 Class 719 Class 720 Interbreed Heifer Calf Open to heifer calves born since 1st June 2017 Interbreed Bull Calf Open to bull calves born since 1st June 2017 Secretaries Trophy Interbreed Yearling Heifer AHI Perpetual Trophy Interbreed Yearling Bull Keith Caldwell Memorial Trophy Interbreed 2 year old Heifer with or without own Calf/Calves at foot must be paraded and will be judged as a unit. Pacey Cup Senior Female Interbreed Challenge Open to cows 3 years & over with Calf/Calves at foot must be paraded. Will be judged as a unit. Labramor Challenge Cup Interbreed Senior Bull 2 years over Camveray Cup Interbreed Group of 3 (Entries from the same exhibitor). To be judged as a unit. 1x Calf heifer/bull, 1x yearling heifer/bull, 1x 2 yrs and over male/female. WF Smith Trophy 1993 Team of Two Entries from the same exhibitor A male and female any age to be judged as a unit. If the female has calf/calves at foot, progeny may be paraded in the team. National Bank Cup Best Dressed Handlers Ribbons only. Will be judged in conjunction with class 721: 1. An independent judge will judge handlers dress only. The appearance of the animal will have no influence on the result in this part of the competition. 2. Awarded to the team of handlers most appropriately dressed to represent their respective breed. Best Presented Stall A rosette will be awarded to the best presented stall in the Beef Section. 19

22 Monday 2 April 2018 Class 721 The Royal Easter Show Interbreed Team No entry fee Judges Selection. 1 st $100 Payment to be made to the Breed Society Each Beef Breed competing at The Royal Easter Show 2018 is eligible. Group selection of five animals to be made by the Breed Judge and a written application of entry to be given to the Chief Steward by 12 noon, Monday 2 April The group of five animals comprising: a. Bull (any age, emphasis will be on older bulls). b. Senior Cow including calf/calves at foot unless calf/calves are selected in (e) below. c. Either 2 year old Bull or 2 year old Heifer including calf/calves at foot unless calf/calves are selected in (e) below. d. Either yearling bull or yearling heifer. e. Either bull calf or heifer calf. f. If one of an age group is not entered in the Show, the team may substitute with one animal of an optional age. Meat & Wool Cup Monday 2 April 2018 Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health New Zealand Ancare New Zealand Winner will receive a voucher for 1 x 1litre Eclipse Pour On valued at $350 plus $250 Judges Selection. 1. The Meat & Wool Cup will be awarded to the entry winning the highest number of points. For this purpose the judge of each breed section shall select any one animal from the entries to represent their breeds in this event. Should the entry so selected be a cow or heifer with natural progeny at foot those progeny be paraded with their dam. 2. All entries will be paraded twice around the ring and then stood up for final appraisal. Each judge will be issued with a card on which they will enter their 1st to 6th placing s. At the conclusion of the judging, these cards will be handed to the senior steward who will calculate points as follows: 1 st 10pts 2 nd 8pts 3 rd 6pts 4 th 4pts 5 th 2pts 6 th 1pt The Steward shall then line the entries up in the order in which each judge has judged them and the judge's name shall be announced. Finally the entries shall be lined up in order of placing in accordance with the number of points. The entry gaining the most points will be the winner. Should there be a tie in the number of points; the count back system shall apply. In the event of there still being a tie, an independent judge shall be called upon to determine between those entries that are tied. BBQ - A free BBQ for Beef exhibitors and handlers will be available at 7:00pm on Sunday 1 April Please indicate your attendance on entry form Royal Easter Show Youth Showmanship Competition David Pacey Dedication to Stockmanship to the Youth ALL EXHIBITORS WISHING TO ENTER MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE FROM PAVILION 2, CATTLE ADMINISTRATION ON NUMBER TO WHICH MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE JUDGING RING. Entry Fee A&P Members FREE Non Members FREE Prize Money Kindly sponsored by David & Sheryl Pacey SECTION 1: Showmanship First Prize $ 200/ Halter Second Prize $ 150 Third Prize $ 100 Fourth Prize $ 75 Fifth Prize $ 50 Sixth Prize $ 25 SECTION 2: Knowledge/Interview/Abilities/Sportmanship First Prize $ 200 Second Prize $ 150 Third Prize $ 100 Fourth Prize $ 75 Fifth Prize $ 50 Sixth Prize $ 25 SUPREME CHAMPION $300 Sponsored by David & Sheryl Pacey RULES This competition is open to Competitors aged up to 20 years. The junior class is up to 12 years of age (inclusive). The senior is years (inclusive). All ages are as of 1 st October of the current show season. The competitor may use cattle of any age and the animal does not have to be the property of the handler. The competitor may only enter the beef or dairy classes, not both. To be judged on the exhibitors sportsmanship, knowledge, presentation and in the ring abilities. Competitors will be judged from the time they arrive at the showgrounds. Dairy Thursday 29 March 2018 Pavilion 1 & 2 Will start approx. 30 minutes at the conclusion of the Dry stock classes. Class 725 Class 726 Youth Showmanship Dairy Up to 12 years of age 1 st place will receive a halter kindly sponsored by DW & AM Scott Youth Showmanship Dairy years of age 1 st place will receive a halter kindly sponsored by DW & AM Scott 20

23 Beef Sunday 1 April 2018 Pavilion 1 & 2 Will start approx. 30 minutes at the conclusion of the Progeny class. Class 727 Class 728 Youth Showmanship Beef Up to 12 years 1 st place will receive a halter kindly sponsored by Willowcreek Salers Youth Showmanship Beef years 1 st place will receive a halter kindly sponsored by Willowcreek Salers Junior, Intermediate & Senior (Calf Club/Agricultural Day) Dairy & Beef Pavilion 1 & 2 YOUTH SECTION ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY OF COMPETITION ONLY. ALL EXHIBITORS WISHING TO ENTER MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE FROM PAVILION 2 CATTLE ADMINISTRATION AREA BY 9.00AM ON SATURDAY 31 March ONCE ENTRY IS CONFIRMED, EACH EXHIBITOR WILL BE GIVEN A NECK TAG WHICH MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE EXHIBIT IS IN THE JUDGING RING. NAIT A NAIT approved RFID tag is mandatory for all movements of cattle, including day old calves. NAIT approved RFID cattle tags are white only. Please do not remove tags if cattle are identified with Animal Health Board or MINDA tags. Auckland A&P Show NAIT NUMBER Saturday 31 March am Junior, Intermediate, Senior School & Open Classes will be judged. Entry Fee A&P Members FREE Non Members FREE 21 Prize Money First Prize $20 Second Prize $15 Third Prize $10 Fourth Prize $10 Fifth Prize $10 Competitor s age classification Junior Age 5-7 years of age Intermediate Age 8-10 years of age Senior Age years of age Children to have reared the animal in the year 1st June to 30 th September 2017 (excluding yearling classes) and exhibited at their local school or group day calf club in the 2016/2018 season. Points will be allocated and totaled for prize winners collectively in the calves, classes born from 1 st June 30 th September (Excluding yearling classes) Points will be allocated as follows. First 10 Second 8 Third 6 Fourth 4 Fifth 2 Champion 2 Reserve Champ 1 Supreme Champ 4 In the event or a tie a count back system will apply, In the event of there still being a tie an independent judge will officiate.

24 To encourage school children to attend with their calves, the school with the most entries will receive a prize to the value of $1000. This will be subject to a written confirmation from their school that each handler from their respective school has exhibited at a school calf club, agricultural day, or group day 2017/2018 season. The prize will be awarded directly to the winning school. YOUTH SECTION JUNIOR 5-7 Years STOP JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE, SENIOR SCHOOL CLASSES RULES AS BELOW. Open to all children who have participated in their own school calf club agricultural day. 1. Open to all children 13 years and under as at 1st October Competition is open to children with heifers in the dairy breed classes and one either male or female in the beef breed classes. 3. Maximum of one calf and or yearling entry per exhibitor. 4. Calves must be born between 1 June and 30 September 2017 inclusive. (Yearlings must be born between 1 June and 30 September 2016 inclusive and must have been paraded in this season s events and the previous year as a calf). 5. Competitors must have cared and fed their animals themselves from the first week of birth onwards. The exhibitor may enter a calf and a yearling. They must be the exhibitor for Classes 735, 750, 765 (Group Classes). 6. Clipping is optional. 7. The course for calf leading is as per diagram. Competitors must lead their own animals before the judges unless judges grant permission otherwise. 8. For TB & NAIT ear tag information please see the Conditions & Regulations for the Cattle Sections, page 7 & 8 of this Schedule. 9. Yearling heifers that have calved are ineligible for entry. 10. Young Handler General Rules to apply as compiled by the Schools Calf Club Organisation. CALF CLUB SECTION OVERALL SUPREME CHAMPION YOUTH DAIRY & BEEF To Be Selected From All Champion Winners In Leading, Presentation & Handling & Type Classes from Senior Intermediate & Junior Age Groups. IN Class 730 Class 731 Class 732 Class 733 Class 734 Class 735 Class 736 Class 737 Junior Course OUT Leading Calf Presentation & Handling Calf Leading, Presentation & Handling Calf Best Dairy Type Light Breed Calf Best Dairy Type Heavy Breed Calf Best Beef Type Calf Type Calf Pair 1 Calf and 1 Yearling from the same exhibitor Leading Yearling Presentation & Handling Yearling Leading, Presentation & Handling Yearling Class 738 Class 739 Class 740 Best Dairy Type Light Breed Yearling Best Dairy Type Heavy Breed Yearling Best Beef Type Yearling Type Yearling Best Fancy Dress Handler & Exhibit will be held at the conclusion of all the other classes (Junior, Intermediate & Senior) 22

25 YOUTH SECTION YOUTH SECTION INTERMEDIATE 8 10 Years STOP SENIOR Years STOP IN Senior Course OUT IN Senior Course OUT Class 745 Class 746 Leading Calf Presentation & Handling Calf Class 760 Class 761 Leading Calf Presentation & Handling Calf Leading, Presentation & Handling Calf Leading, Presentation & Handling Calf Class 747 Class 748 Class 749 Best Dairy Type Light Breed Calf Best Dairy Type Heavy Breed Calf Best Beef Type Calf Class 762 Class 763 Class 764 Best Dairy Type Light Breed Calf Best Dairy Type Heavy Breed Calf Best Beef Type Calf Type Calf Type Calf Class 750 Class 751 Class 752 Pair 1 Calf and 1 Yearling from the same exhibitor Leading Yearling Presentation & Handling Yearling Leading, Presentation & Handling Yearling Class 765 Class 766 Class 767 Pair 1 Calf and 1 Yearling from the same exhibitor Leading Yearling Presentation & Handling Yearling Leading, Presentation & Handling Yearling Class 753 Class 754 Class 755 Best Dairy Type Light Breed Yearling Best Dairy Type Heavy Breed Yearling Best Beef Type Yearling Class 768 Class 769 Class 770 Best Dairy Type Light Breed Yearling Best Dairy Type Heavy Breed Yearling Best Beef Type Yearling Type Yearling Type Yearling Best Fancy Dress Handler & Exhibit will be held at the conclusion of all the other classes (Junior, Intermediate & Senior) Best Fancy Dress Handler & Exhibit will be held at the conclusion of all the other classes (Junior, Intermediate & Senior) 23

26 Open Section Dairy & Beef Pavilion 1 & 2 YOUTH SECTION ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY OF COMPETITION ONLY. ALL EXHIBITORS WISHING TO ENTER MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE FROM THE PAVILION 2 CATTLE ADMINISTRATION AREA BY 9.00AM ON SATURDAY 31 March ONCE ENTRY IS CONFIRMED, EACH EXHIBITOR WILL BE GIVEN A NECK TAG WHICH MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE EXHIBIT IS IN THE JUDGING RING. OPEN JUNIOR SECTION Age up to 12 years as at 1 st October 2017 STOP Saturday 31 March :30am Senior, Intermediate, Junior & Open Classes will be judged simultaneously. Entry Fee A&P Members FREE Non Members FREE Prize Money First Prize $20 Second Prize $15 Third Prize $10 Fourth Prize $10 Fifth Prize $10 OPEN CLASSES RULES AS BELOW 1. Open to exhibitors Junior Section Maximum Age up to 12 years as at 1 st October Senior Section 13 to 19 years of age as at 1 st October Open to all children who have not participated at a school calf club agriculture field day this show season, but have attended to and prepared a calf or yearling for the show season. 3. Competition is open to children with either male or female in the dairy breed classes and one either male or female in the beef breed classes. Maximum of one calf and or one yearling entry per exhibitor. 4. Calves must be born between 1 June and 30 September 2017 inclusive. Yearlings must be born between 1 June and 30 September 2016 inclusive and must have been paraded in this season s events and the previous year as a calf. 5. The exhibitor may enter a calf and a yearling. They must be the exhibitor of both for Classes 780 (Group Classes). 6. Clipping is optional. 7. The course for calf leading is as per diagram. Competitors must lead their own animals before the judges unless judges grant permission otherwise. 8. For TB & NAIT ear tag information please see the Conditions & Regulations for the Cattle Sections, page 7 & 8 of this Schedule. 9. Yearling heifers that have calved are ineligible for entry. IN Senior Course (Please note this is the course for the Open Section) Class 775 Class 776 Class 777 Class 778 Class 779 Class 780 Class 781 Class 782 Class 783 Class 784 Class 785 Leading Calf Presentation & Handling Calf OUT Leading, Presentation & Handling Calf Best Dairy Type Light Breed Calf Best Dairy Type Heavy Breed Calf Best Beef Type Calf Type Calf Pair 1 Calf and 1 Yearling from the same exhibitor Leading Yearling Presentation & Handling Yearling Leading, Presentation & Handling Yearling Best Dairy Type Light Breed Yearling Best Dairy Type Heavy Breed Yearling Best Beef Type Yearling Type Yearling 24

27 OPEN SENIOR SECTION Years 13 to 19 years of age as at 1 st October 2017 STOP AUCKLAND DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL PET COMPETITION PET LAMB & GOAT ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY OF COMPETITION. ALL EXHIBITORS WISHING TO ENTER MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE FROM PAVILION 2 CATTLE ADMINISTRATION AREA BY 10.30AM ON SATURDAY 31 March ONCE ENTRY IS CONFIRMED, EACH EXHIBITOR WILL BE GIVEN A NECK TAG WHICH MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE EXHIBIT IS IN THE JUDGING RING. Saturday 31 March 2018 Pavilion 2 11:00am Entry Fee A&P Members FREE Non Members FREE IN Senior Course (Please note this is the course for the Open Section) Class 790 Class 791 Class 792 Class 793 Class 794 Class 795 Class 796 Class 797 Leading Calf Presentation & Handling Calf OUT Leading, Presentation & Handling Calf Best Dairy Type Light Breed Calf Best Dairy Type Heavy Breed Calf Best Beef Type Calf Type Calf Pair 1 Calf and 1 Yearling from the same exhibitor Leading Yearling Presentation & Handling Yearling Leading, Presentation & Handling Yearling Prize Money First Prize $20 Second Prize $15 Third Prize $10 Fourth Prize $10 Fifth Prize $10 There are no admission fees or entry fees to be paid by any competitor or spectator. Only one animal per handler is permitted. Competitors must care for and feed and attend to the animals themselves from one week of birth onward. All animals must be born between 1st June 30 th September st to 5 th place will be awarded prize money and Royal Easter Show ribbons. Points Prize Points will be allocated and totaled for prize winners collectively in the pet lambs and goats classes born from 1 st June 30 th September The exhibitors from the same school gaining the most prize winning points will receive a Chrome Reader for their school. Class 798 Class 799 Class 800 Best Dairy Type Light Breed Yearling Best Dairy Type Heavy Breed Yearling Best Beef Type Yearling Type Yearling 2. To encourage school children to attend with their pet lamb or pet goat, the school with the most entries will receive a Chrome Reader. This will be subject to a written confirmation from their school that each handler from their respective school has exhibited at a school calf club, agricultural day, or group day 2017/2018 season. Points will be allocated as follows. OPEN SECTION SUPREME CHAMPION To be selected from all Champion winners in leading, presentation & handling & type classes from the Junior & Senior Open Sections Best Fancy Dress Handler & Exhibit will be held at the conclusion of all the other classes First 10 Second 8 Third 6 Fourth 4 Fifth 2 Champion 2 Reserve Champ 1 Supreme Champ 4 The prize will be awarded directly to the winning school. 25

28 When selecting the Champion, only the 1st placegetters will be shown. For Reserve Champion the remaining 1st placegetters along with the 2nd placegetters from the class from which the Champion has been named will be shown. When selecting the Supreme Champion only the animals that have received a Champion ribbon are eligible to enter. In the event of a tie, the countback system will apply. In the event of there still being a tie an independent Judge shall be called upon to determine between those entries for that place. The Judge s decision will be final. LAMB Saturday 31 March 2018 Pavilion 2 11:00am Competitor s age classification Junior Age 5-7 years of age Intermediate Age 8-10 years of age Senior Age years of age Children to have reared the animal in the year 1 st June to 30 th September 2017 and exhibited at their local school or group day calf club in the 2017/2018 season. 1. All lambs must be docked. Ram lambs are permitted. 2. Lambs may be brushed, but not be washed. 3. Lambs to be led on the right hand side to the handler in a clockwise circle of approximately six metres. 4. The use of halters is not permitted. Lambs are to be secured by a collar and the lead easily detachable. 5. High Jump A 12 gallon drum lying on its side supports a plank three metres long and 30 cm wide, rough sawn. The bottom end of the plank is to be 10cm off the ground. Handler to lead the lamb, the lamb is to walk up the plank, pause, and then jump off the end, with the entrant walking alongside the plank. The lamb and handler competing are to be the only ones in the ring with the Judge and Steward. 6. Call The lamb is held by the Steward. The handler is to call the lamb from approximately 10 metres away. The lamb and child competing are to be the only ones in the ring with the Judge and Steward. 7. Lambs may be entered from the following classes of meat or wool breeds. Judges may advise. 8. THREE BEST LAMBS from one school. The group may be made up of Junior, Intermediate & Senior School competitors combined. The lambs should be grouped together in meat or wool breeds. Ribbons will be awarded to each group member. Lambs can only be entered into one group class ie not both meat and wool. Schools may enter 1 group per class. 9. Fancy Dress Individual and their pet. There is no Champion section. Champion Ribbons will be awarded to each class. Class Best Wool, White Class 809 Best Meat Breed Lamb Meat Breed SUPREME CHAMPION PET LAMB (judged from all Champion Winners Classes ) Class 810 Class 811 Best team of 3 lambs from one school Best Fancy Dress Handler & Lamb (Not eligible for Championship). GOATS Saturday 31 March 2018 Pavilion 2 11:00am Competitor s age classification Junior Age 5-7 years of age Intermediate Age 8-10 years of age Senior Age years of age Children to have reared the animal in the year 1 st June to 30 th September 2017 and exhibited at their local school or group day calf club in the 2017/2018 season. 1. There will be individual classes for Dairy, Meat and Fibre. 2. Goats may be groomed in any manner. 3. Goats to be led on the right hand side to the handler in a clockwise circle of approximately six metres. 4. The use of halters is not permitted. Goats are to be secured by a collar and the lead easily detachable. 5. High Jump A 12 gallon drum lying on its side supports a plank three metres long and 30 cm wide, rough sawn. The bottom end of the plank is to be 10cm off the ground. Handler to lead the goat, the goat is to walk up the plank, pause, and then jump off the end, with the entrant walking alongside the plank. The goat and handler competing are to be the only ones in the ring with the Judge and Steward. 6. Call The goat is held by the Steward. The handler is to call the goat from approximately 10 metres away. The goat and child competing are to be the only ones in the ring with the Judge and Steward. 7. THREE BEST GOATS from one school. The group may be made up of Junior, Intermediate & Senior School competitors combined. The goats should be grouped together by appearance and leading ability. Ribbons will be awarded to each group member. Schools may entre 1 group per class. Dairy (e.g. Saanen) Meat (e.g. Boer) Champion Ribbons will be awarded to each class. Class 805 Call & Most Obvious Pet Class 812 Call & Most Obvious Pet Class 806 Leading, Personal Control Class 813 Leading, Personal Control Class Walk the Plank & Jump Class Walk the Plank & Jump Class 807 Presentation, Rearing & Knowledge Class 814 Presentation, Rearing, & Knowledge Class 808 Best Wool, Coloured Class 815 Best Milk Goat 26

29 Class 816 Class 817 Best Meat Goat Best Fibre Goat SUPREME CHAMPION PET GOAT (judged from all Champion Winners Classes ) Class 818 Class 819 Best team of 3 goats from one school Best Fancy Dress Handler & Goat (Not eligible for Championship) ALPACA SECTION ENTRIES CLOSE 1 MARCH 2018 See entry form at the back of this Schedule. Fleeces Thursday 29 March 2018 Breeds Friday 30 March 2018 Judging commences at 9.00am Entry Fee Fleece Classes A&P Members $5 per Fleece Non Members $10 per Fleece Breed Classes A&P Members $10 per Class Non Members $15 per Class Judge Molly Gardner Prizes, Ribbons & Trophies. Trophies will be awarded to the following winners: Breed & Fleece Supreme Champions only is the 175 th Anniversary of the Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Association and commemorative medals will be awarded for the following. Finest Fleece Most successful Exhibitor Fleece Most successful Exhibitor Breed Stewards Choice Best Coloured Alpaca Most successful New Breeder Best Handler All Alpaca Competition Classes will be held in Pavilion 3, ASB Showgrounds. Conditions & Regulations for the Alpaca Section To be read in conjunction with the General Conditions of the Auckland A&P Association and with the Rules & Regulations of AANZ. Membership Subscriptions 2017/2018 Annual Individual Membership of the Auckland A&P Association is $30 with your competition entry for the 2018 Royal Easter Show. The membership year runs from 1 st April st March See application form in the back of this Schedule. PAYMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP MUST BE MADE SEPARATELY. There will be no refunds for memberships. Entries AP1. All alpacas must belong to a clear TB herd where whole herd testing is performed in accordance with the AANZ Voluntary TB Scheme. Either a) the herd they come from has a current valid (clear) TB whole herd certificate and is situated outside any Declared Movement Control Area for Cattle and Deer as defined and mapped by the Animal Health Board; or (b) the herd they come from has a current valid (clear) TB whole herd certificate and they are situated within any Declared Movement Control Area for Cattle and Deer as defined and mapped by the Animal Health Board and the specified alpacas attending the Show have been tested clear of TB within 60 days of the show. Copies of TB certificates to be enclosed with entry forms. AP2. All Alpacas entered in Championship Classes must be registered with the IAR (NZ) and carry a brass ear tag displaying their corresponding IAR number. All fleece entries must be from alpacas registered with the IAR (NZ). Copies of registration certificates or printouts from the IAR database DO NOT need to be enclosed with the entry forms. AP3. The exhibitor is/are the owner(s) listed on the Alpaca registration certificate. In the case of a registered lease, the lessee is deemed the owner. Alpaca entries may have been the property of the exhibitor for less than three months. AP4. The age of the Alpaca is the age on the day of the Show. AP5. All exhibitors or handlers must place their animals in the pens allotted by the Convenor by 8:30am on Friday 30 March All animals to remain on site until the end of judging on Friday 30 March AP6. Animals should be entered into the correct class for the colour of the animal at showing not the colour shown on the IAR certificate. Animals should be taken to the Stewards table between 8:30am and 8:45am if a colour check is required. AP7. No animal shall be removed from the Show prior to the presentation of ribbons for the last Class of the day without the permission of the Chief Steward. AP8. Exhibitor is to wear black shoes, long black pants or skirt and a white top when presenting their alpaca(s) in the show ring. AP9. No alpaca related logos are permitted on handlers clothing with the exception of the AANZ logo. Fleece Delivery & Collection Fleeces must be received by Friday 23 rd March Fleeces should be sent to Auckland A&P Association, Royal Easter Show Office, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Epsom, Auckland. Please clearly identify each fleece on the outside of its individual wrapper with Exhibitor Name, Name of Alpaca and Class Number. Please enclose a pre-paid courier bag for returning the fleeces if you (or a nominated person) are unable to collect them on Friday 30 March 2018 at the conclusion of the breed judging. 27 Travel Subsidy A travel subsidy is available. Application Forms are available from the Chief Steward of your section. To be eligible, forms must be completed and signed before leaving the Show.

30 This year the Muxlow Alpacas Cups are being sponsored by SUPREME CHAMPION SURI SPONSOR SHADOW WOOD ALPACAS SUPREME CHAMPION SURI FLEECE SPONSOR AWAAWAROA ALPACA SUPREME CHAMPION HUACAYA SPONSOR WATERS EDGE ALPACAS SUPREME CHAMPION HUACAYA FLEECE SPONSOR BRENOR ALPACAS Fleece Classes Huacaya Thursday 29 March 2018 Class 821 Huacaya skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 months White Class 822 Huacaya skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 months Light Fawn Class 823 Huacaya skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 months Mid/Dark Fawn Class 824 Huacaya skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 months Brown Class 826 Huacaya skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 months Grey/Roan Class 827 Huacaya skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 Months Black Junior Huacaya Fleece Class 828 Huacaya skirted fleece - 12 months & under 24 months White Class 829 Huacaya skirted fleece - 12 months & under 24 months Light Fawn Class 831 Huacaya skirted fleece - 12 months & under 24 months Mid/Dark Fawn Class 832 Huacaya skirted fleece - 12 months & under 24 months Brown Class 833 Huacaya skirted fleece - 12 months & under 24 months Grey/Roan Class 834 Huacaya skirted fleece - 12 months & under 24 months Black Intermediate Huacaya Fleece Class 836 Huacaya skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months White Class 837 Huacaya skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months Light Fawn Class 838 Huacaya skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months Mid/Dark Fawn Class 839 Huacaya skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months Brown Class 841 Huacaya skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months Grey/Roan Class 842 Huacaya skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months Black Senior Huacaya Fleece Class 847 Class 848 Class 849 Suri Huacaya skirted fleece - 48 months & over Brown Huacaya skirted fleece - 48 months & over Grey/Roan Huacaya skirted fleece - 48 months & over Black Mature Huacaya Fleece SUPREME CHAMPION HUACAYA FLEECE Champion Huacaya Fleece White Champion Huacaya Fleece Light Fawn Champion Huacaya Fleece Mid/Dark Fawn Champion Huacaya Fleece Brown Champion Huacaya Fleece Grey/Roan Champion Huacaya Fleece Black Thursday 29 March 2018 Class 852 Class 853 Class 854 Class 855 Class 857 Class 858 Class 859 Class 860 Class 862 Class 863 Class 864 Class 865 Class 867 Class 868 Class 869 Class 870 Class 872 Class 873 Suri skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 months White Suri skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 months Light Fawn Suri skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 months Mid/Dark Fawn Suri skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 months Brown Suri skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 months Grey/Roan Suri skirted fleece - 6 months & under 12 months Black Junior Suri Fleece Suri skirted fleece - 12 months & under 24 months White Suri skirted fleece - 12 months & under 24 months Light Fawn Suri skirted fleece - 12 months & under 48 months Mid/Dark Fawn Suri skirted fleece - 12 months & under 24 months Brown Suri skirted fleece - 12 months & under 24 months Grey/Roan Suri skirted fleece - 12 months & under 24 months Black Intermediate Suri Fleece Suri skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months White Suri skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months Light Fawn Suri skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months Mid/Dark Fawn Suri skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months Brown Suri skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months Grey/Roan Suri skirted fleece - 24 months & under 48 months Black Senior Suri Fleece Class 843 Class 844 Class 846 Huacaya skirted fleece - 48 months & over White Huacaya skirted fleece - 48 months & over Light Fawn Huacaya skirted fleece - 48 months & over Mid/Dark Fawn 28

31 Class 874 Suri skirted fleece - 48 months & over White Class 875 Suri skirted fleece - 48 months & over Light Fawn Class 877 Suri skirted fleece - 48 months & over Mid/Dark Fawn Class 878 Suri skirted fleece - 48 months & over Brown Class 879 Suri skirted fleece - 48 months & over Grey/Roan Class 880 Suri skirted fleece - 48 months & over Black Mature Suri Fleece SUPREME CHAMPION SURI FLEECE Champion Suri Fleece White Champion Suri Fleece Light Fawn Champion Suri Fleece Mid/Dark Fawn Champion Suri Fleece Brown Champion Suri Fleece Grey/Roan Champion Suri Fleece Black Huacaya Breed Classes Huacaya Breed Championship Classes Huacaya - 6 months & under 12 months Class 885 Junior Female Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months White Class 886 Junior Female Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months Light Fawn Class 887 Junior Female Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months Mid/Dark Fawn Class 888 Junior Female Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months Brown Class 889 Junior Female Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months Grey/Roan Class 890 Junior Female Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months Black Class 892 Class 893 Class 894 Class 895 Class 896 Class 897 Junior Female Huacaya Junior Male Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months White Junior Male Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months Light Fawn Junior Male Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months Mid/Dark Fawn Junior Male Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months Brown Junior Male Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months Grey/Roan Junior Male Huacaya 6 months & under 12 months Black Junior Male Huacaya Huacaya - 12 months & under 24 months Class 899 Intermediate Female Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months White Class 900 Intermediate Female Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months Light Fawn Class 901 Intermediate Female Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months Mid/Dark Fawn Class 902 Intermediate Female Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months Brown Class 903 Intermediate Female Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months Grey/Roan Class 904 Intermediate Female Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months Black Intermediate Female Huacaya Class 906 Intermediate Male Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months White Class 907 Intermediate Male Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months Light Fawn Class 908 Intermediate Male Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months Mid/Dark Fawn Class 909 Intermediate Male Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months Brown Class 910 Intermediate Male Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months Grey/Roan Class 911 Intermediate Male Huacaya 12 months & under 24 months Black Intermediate Male Huacaya Huacaya - 24 months & under 48 months Class 913 Senior Female Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months White Class 914 Senior Female Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months Light Fawn Class 915 Senior Female Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months Mid/Dark Fawn Class 916 Senior Female Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months Brown Class 917 Senior Female Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months Grey/Roan Class 918 Senior Female Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months Black Senior Female Huacaya Class 920 Senior Male Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months White Class 921 Senior Male Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months Light Fawn Class 922 Senior Male Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months Mid/Dark Fawn Class 923 Senior Male Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months Brown Class 924 Senior Male Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months Grey/Roan Class 925 Senior Male Huacaya 24 months & under 48 months Black Senior Male Huacaya 29

32 Huacaya - 48 months & over Class 927 Class 928 Class 929 Class 930 Class 931 Class 932 Class 934 Class 935 Class 936 Class 937 Class 938 Class 939 Mature Female Huacaya 48 months & over White Mature Female Huacaya 48 months & over Light Fawn Mature Female Huacaya 48 months & over Mid/Dark Fawn Mature Female Huacaya 48 months & over Brown Mature Female Huacaya 48 months & over Grey/Roan Mature Female Huacaya 48 months & over Black Mature Female Huacaya Mature Male Huacaya 48 months & over White Mature Male Huacaya 48 months & over Light Fawn Mature Male Huacaya 48 months & over Mid/Dark Fawn Mature Male Huacaya 48 months & over Brown Mature Male Huacaya 48 months & over Grey/Roan Mature Male Huacaya 48 months & over Black Mature Male Huacaya SUPREME CHAMPION HUACAYA Huacaya Colour Championship Entry is automatic: Champion White Huacaya Champion Light Fawn Huacaya Champion Mid/Dark Fawn Huacaya Champion Brown Huacaya Champion Grey/Roan Huacaya Champion Black Huacaya Suri Breed Classes Suri Breed Championship Classes Entry Fee See fee schedule Suri - 6 months & under 12 months Class 956 Class 957 Class 958 Class 959 Class 960 Class 961 Class 963 Class 964 Class 965 Class 966 Class 967 Class 968 Junior Female Suri 6 months & under 12 months White Junior Female Suri 6 months & under 12 months Light Fawn Junior Female Suri 6 months & under 12 months Mid/Dark Fawn Junior Female Suri 6 months & under 12 months Brown Junior Female Suri 6 months & under 12 months Grey/Roan Junior Female Suri 6 months & under 12 months Black Junior Female Suri Junior Male Suri 6 months & under 12 months White Junior Male Suri 6 months & under 12 months Light Fawn Junior Male Suri 6 months & under 12 months Mid/Dark Fawn Junior Male Suri 6 months & under 12 months Brown Junior Male Suri 6 months & under 12 months Grey/Roan Junior Male Suri 6 months & under 12 months Black Junior Male Suri Suri - 12 months & under 24 months Class 970 Intermediate Female Suri 12 months & under 24 months White Class 971 Intermediate Female Suri 12 months & under 24 months Light Fawn Class 972 Intermediate Female Suri 12 months & under 24 months Mid/Dark Fawn Class 973 Intermediate Female Suri 12 months & under 24 months Brown Class 974 Intermediate Female Suri 12 months & under 24 months Grey/Roan Class 975 Intermediate Female Suri 12 months & under 24 months Black Intermediate Female Suri Class 977 Intermediate Male Suri 12 months & under 24 months White Class 978 Intermediate Male Suri 12 months & under 24 months Light Fawn Class 979 Intermediate Male Suri 12 months & under 24 months Mid/Dark Fawn Class 980 Intermediate Male Suri 12 months & under 24 months Brown Class 981 Intermediate Male Suri 12 months & under 24 months Grey/Roan Class 982 Intermediate Male Suri 12 months & under 24 months Black 30 Intermediate Male Suri

33 Suri - 24 months & under 48 months Class 984 Class 985 Class 986 Class 987 Class 988 Class 989 Class 991 Class 992 Class 993 Class 994 Class 995 Class 996 Senior Female Suri 24 months & under 48 months White Senior Female Suri 24 months & under 48 months Light Fawn Senior Female Suri 24 months & under 48 months Mid/Dark Fawn Senior Female Suri 24 months & under 48 months Brown Senior Female Suri 24 months & under 48 months Grey/Roan Senior Female Suri 24 months & under 48 months Black Senior Female Suri Senior Male Suri 24 months & under 48 months White Senior Male Suri 24 months & under 48 months Light Fawn Senior Male Suri 24 months & under 48 months Mid/Dark Fawn Senior Male Suri 24 months & under 48 months Brown Senior Male Suri 24 months & under 48 months Grey/Roan Senior Male Suri 24 months & under 48 months Black Senior Male Suri Suri - 48 months & over Class 998 Class 999 Class 1000 Class 1001 Class 1002 Class 1003 Mature Female Suri 48 months & over White Mature Female Suri 48 months & over Light Fawn Mature Female Suri 48 months & over Mid/Dark Fawn Mature Female Suri 48 months & over Brown Mature Female Suri 48 months & over Grey/Roan Mature Female Suri 48 months & over Black Progeny Classes time permitting These classes are to be entered on the day of the Show. Judging will take place after judging of the Colour Championships. No entry fee. Class 1023 Class 1024 Class 1025 Class 1026 Get of Dam Suri This class is for the exhibiting of progeny from the same dam. The dam is not shown. Progeny are shown in groups of two and can be of mixed sex, age and colour but must have been shown in their respective Championship Classes at the same show. Progeny can be owned by different exhibitors. Sires Progeny Suri This class is for the exhibiting of progeny from the same sire. The sire is not shown. Progeny are shown in groups of two and can be of mixed sex, age and colour but must have been shown in their respective Championship Classes at the same show. Progeny can be owned by different exhibitors. Get of Dam Huacaya This class is for the exhibiting of progeny from the same dam. The dam is not shown. Progeny are shown in groups of two and can be of mixed sex, age and colour but must have been shown in their respective Championship Classes at the same show. Progeny can be owned by different exhibitors. Sires Progeny Huacaya This class is for the exhibiting of progeny from the same sire. The sire is not shown. Progeny are shown in groups of two and can be of mixed sex, age and colour but must have been shown in their respective Championship Classes at the same show. Progeny can be owned by different exhibitors. The Alpaca Section is kindly sponsored by Muxlow Alpacas, Brenor Alpacas, Shadow Wood Black Suri Alpacas, WatersEdgeAlpacas, Awaawaroa Alpaca and Country Harvest are sponsoring the show by providing feed. Class 1005 Class 1006 Class 1007 Class 1008 Class 1009 Class 1010 Mature Female Suri Mature Male Suri 48 months & over White Mature Male Suri 48 months & over Light Fawn Mature Male Suri 48 months & over Mid/Dark Fawn Mature Male Suri 48 months & over Brown Mature Male Suri 48 months & over Grey/Roan Mature Male Suri 48 months & over Black Mature Male Suri SUPREME CHAMPION SURI Suri Colour Championship Entry is automatic Champion White Suri Champion Light Fawn Suri Champion Mid/Dark Fawn Suri Champion Brown Suri Champion Grey/Roan Suri Champion Black Suri 31

34 DAIRY GOAT SECTION ENTRIES CLOSE 9 March 2018 Completed Entry Forms must be received at The Royal Easter Show office on the date above, not posted on the date above. See entry form at the back of this Schedule. Sunday 1 APRIL am Entry Fee Breed Classes A&P Members $8 per Class Non Members $12 per Class Prize Money First Prize $30 Second Prize $20 Third Prize $10 All Dairy Goat Competition Classes will be held in Pavilion 3, ASB Showgrounds. Conditions & Regulations for the Dairy Goat Section To be read in conjunction with the General Conditions of the Auckland A&P Association. Membership Subscriptions 2017/2018 Annual Individual Membership of the Auckland A&P Association is $30 with your competition entry for the 2018 Royal Easter Show. The membership year runs from 1 st April st March See application form in the back of this Schedule. PAYMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP MUST BE MADE SEPARATELY. There will be no refunds for memberships. Entries DG1. All entries must be in the name of the bona fide owner(s), full name of goat and registration number and ear tattoos to be given at time of entry. DG2. All dairy goats to be penned by 10:30am, Sunday 1 April 2018 ready for judging. DG3. Dairy goats shall not leave the Showgrounds before 5:00pm on Sunday 1 April 2018 except with the permission of the Chief Steward. DG4. No substitutions will be accepted. Prize Money & Sponsorships DG6. All Class and Award Sponsorships are subject to confirmation. Prize Money as stated, scaled or otherwise, is not payable in addition to sponsorship. All prize money will be paid by direct credit unless requested otherwise. Payments will be made within 28 working days of the end of the Show. Any prize money cheques not presented by the end of September 2018 will be forfeited. Travel Subsidy A travel subsidy is available. Application forms are available from the Chief Steward of your section. To be eligible, forms must be completed and signed before leaving the Show. 32

35 Herd Registered Standard Age Classes Class 1027 Kidded Doe in milk under 3 years of age Class 1028 Kidded Doe in milk 3 years & under 5 years of age Class 1029 Kidded Doe in milk 5 years of age and over Class 1030 Herd Registered Doe Auckland Dairy Goat Club Trophy Royal Easter Show Grand Champion Standard Age. Open to Does which have gained their GCH Prefix or are pending the award of GCH. Royal Easter Show Herd Registered Champion Challenge Doe Associated Record Standard Age Classes Class 1031 Class 1032 Class 1033 Class 1035 Kidded Doe in milk under 3 years of age Kidded Doe in milk 3 years & under 5 years of age Kidded Doe in milk 5 years of age and over Associated Record Doe Huia Saanen Stud Trophy Royal Easter Show Grand Champion Standard Age. Open to Does which have gained their GCH Prefix or are pending the award of GCH. Royal Easter Show Associated Record Champion Challenge Doe SUPREME CHAMPION DOE Auckland A&P Association Cup Special Classes - Dairy Goats All animals entered in this section must have been exhibited in their Standard Age Class. Note: The name of each animal entered in Classes 1038, 1039 and 1040 must be listed on entry form. Class 1038 Class 1039 Class 1040 Class 1041 Class 1042 Senior Progeny Group Two daughters in milk, of the same sire but different dams. The name of the sire and dams to be given on the entry form. N V Dyett Trophy Dam & Daughter Dam and one or more daughters to be judged on the dam's worth as a breeding matron. At least the daughters to be bred and owned by the exhibitor. Breeding Group Three does of the same breed over 12 months in milk, owned and bred by the Exhibitor. Herd Registered Type & Production To be judged in accordance with NZDGBA Rules. Details of Herd Testing Production to be supplied at the time of entry. Associated Records Type & Production Rules as for Class Type & Production Doe Crescent Dairy Goats Trophy Class 1044 Class 1045 Class 1046 Class 1047 Class 1048 Herd Registered Best Udder Open to all in milk HR Does who have borne a kid. Associated Records Best Udder Open to all in milk AR Does who have borne a kid. Junior Showmanship - No Entry Fee For young person s 15 years of age and under. To be judged on the exhibitor s ability to lead, place, turn, stop and start his/her goat, and to answer two questions. Show preparation and appearance of both exhibitor and goat to be taken into account. The level of NZDGBA achievement to be written on the entry form, ie bronze, silver or gold. All goats must be dehorned. Advanced Gold Junior Showmanship - No Entry Fee This class to be included where there are two or more exhibitors who have achieved Advanced Gold status. Rules as for Class Junior Herdsperson 15 Years up to 25 Years showing an adult goat To be judged on presentation and knowledge of the anatomy of the animal, also the handling and health of the adult goat. Does do not have to belong to the exhibitor. Junior Herd Registered Standard Age Classes Class 1049 Maiden Doe or Goatling over 12 months and under 2 1/2 years Including maiden milkers and springing Does that have not borne a kid. Class 1050 Maiden Doe Kid born on or before 31st August Class 1051 Maiden Doe Kid born after 31st August Junior Herd Registered Doe Junior Associated Record Standard Age Classes Class 1053 Maiden Doe or Goatling over 12 months and under 2 1/2 years Including maiden milkers and springing Does that have not borne a kid. Class 1054 Maiden Doe Kid, born on or before 31st August Class 1055 Maiden Doe Kid, born after 31st August. Junior Associated Record Doe Class 1056 Junior Progeny Two daughters under 30 months of age, who not have borne a kid, same sire, different dams. Name of each animal entered and names of sire and dams to be given on entry form Breeder with Most Points in Dairy Goat Section State Konrad Memorial Trophy 33

36 PIG SECTION ENTRIES CLOSE 9 March 2018 Completed Entry Forms must be received at The Royal Easter Show office on the date above, not posted on the date above. Kune Kune Classes Class 1057 Kune Kune Boar 3 to 8 months Class 1058 Kune Kune Boar 8 to 12 months Class 1059 Kune Kune Boar over 12 months See entry form at the back of this Schedule. All Pig Competition Classes will be held in Pavilion 3, ASB Showgrounds. PIG SECTION Monday 2 April :00am Entry Fee A&P Members $10 per Class Non Members $15 per Class In the event of there being no competition (i.e. one exhibit) in any Class, no prize will be given unless the Judge certifies to particular merit. Classes may be combined due to insufficient entries. Prize Money Scaled (All sections) 1 entry 1 st $30 2 entries 1 st $30 3 entries 1 st, 2 nd $30, $20 4 entries 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd $30, $20, $15 Conditions & Regulations for the Pig Section To be read in conjunction with the General Conditions of the Auckland A&P Association on Pages 4-6. Membership Subscriptions 2017/2018 Annual Individual Membership of the Auckland A&P Association is $30 with your competition entry for the 2018 Royal Easter Show. The membership year runs from 1 st April st March See application form in the back of this Schedule. PAYMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP MUST BE MADE SEPARATELY. There will be no refunds for memberships. Entries P1. Pigs to be penned by 9:30am Monday 2 April 2018 ready for judging at 11:00am. Last wash time 8:30am for safety reasons. P2. Pigs shall not leave the Showgrounds before 5:00pm on Monday 2 April 2018 except with the permission of the Chief Steward. P3. Pigs to be numbered prior to entering the judging ring. P4. Pedigrees are not required at time of entry. Only the breeder s name will be recorded in the catalogue. Breeders are encouraged to display pedigrees on pens. P5. A Committee will be appointed to go through the Classes and to disqualify any animal which they consider over the age specified. Presentation of Exhibits during Judging No distinguishing mark of ownership or stud name, with the exception of earmarks, tattoos, ear tags and registered brands, may be attached to the animal exhibited. Prize Money & Sponsorships P6. All Class and Award Sponsorships are subject to confirmation. Prize Money as stated, scaled or otherwise, is not payable in addition to sponsorship. All prize money will be paid by direct credit unless requested otherwise. Payments will be made within 28 working days of the end of the Show. Any prize money cheques not presented by the end of September 2018 will be forfeited. 34 Class 1060 Class 1061 Class 1062 Class 1063 Kune Kune Boar Kune Kune Sow 3 to 8 months Kune Kune Sow 8 to 12 months Kune Kune Sow over 12 months Kune Kune Sow Kune Kune Sow & Litter Champion Kune Kune In Show Dr. Smith Trophy Pure Breeds Pig Classes Class 1064 Class 1065 Class 1066 Class 1067 Class 1068 Class 1069 Class 1070 Pure Breeds Boar under 6 months Pure Breeds Sow under 6 months Pure Breeds Boar 6 to 12 months Pure Breeds Sow 6 to 12 months Pure Breeds Boar over 12 months Pure Breeds Sow over 12 months Pure Breeds Sow & Litter Pure Breeds Pig in Show PCL Cup Non Registered Pig Classes Class 1071 Class 1072 Class 1073 Class 1074 Class 1075 Class 1076 Class 1077 Class 1078 Non Registered Pig Boar under 6 months Non Registered Pig Sow under 6 months Non Registered Pig Boar 6 to 12 months Non Registered Pig Sow 6 to 12 months Non Registered Pig Boar over 12 months Non Registered Pig Sow over 12 months Non Registered Pet Pig Sow & Litter Pen of 3 Open Non Registered Pig in Show SUPREME CHAMPION PIG IN SHOW To be judged from Champion Kune Kune Champion Pure Breeds Pig & Champion Non-Registered Pig Harding Perpetual Trophy - a prize sponsored by C Harding

37 SHEEP SECTION ENTRIES CLOSE 9 March 2018 Completed Entry Forms must be received at The Royal Easter Show office on the date above, not posted on the date above. See entry form at the back of this Schedule. Sheep Competition Classes will take place in Pavilion 3. Saturday 31 March :00am Entry Fee A&P Members $10 per Class Non Members $15 per Class In the event of there being no competition (i.e. one exhibit) in any Class, no prize will be given unless the Judge certifies to particular merit. Classes may be combined due to insufficient entries. Prize Money Scaled (All sections) 1 entry 1 st $30 2 entries 1 st $30 3 entries 1 st, 2 nd $30, $20 4 entries 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd $30, $20, $15 Conditions & Regulations for the Sheep Sections To be read in conjunction with the General Conditions of the Auckland A&P Association on Pages 4-6. Membership Subscriptions 2017/2018 Annual Individual Membership of the Auckland A&P Association is $30 with your competition entry for the 2018 Royal Easter Show. The membership year runs from 1 st April st March See application form in the back of this Schedule. PAYMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP MUST BE MADE SEPARATELY. There will be no refunds for memberships. NOTE: All sections will be penned in Breeder Groups, and sheep judged in judging rings. It will be the Exhibitor s responsibility to have sufficient handlers and to present their sheep for judging in the judging rings. The Committee will not be held responsible for any sheep not presented at the scheduled time for judging. No Exhibitors in Judging Ring unless requested by Chief Steward. Entries S1. All animals in competition must be registered or eligible for registration. S2. If an exhibitor so desires he/she may make a substitution by notifying the Chief Steward before judging commences. S3. Breed must be clearly marked on entry form. Two exhibitors and a minimum of five head per competitor constitute a breed class. Insufficient entries in these sections will result in them being transferred to the Other Registered Breed section. S4. All sheep must be penned by 10.00am, Saturday 31 March. S5. Sheep shall not leave the Showgrounds before 5:30pm on Saturday 31 March 2018 except with the permission of the Chief Steward. S6. All sheep must be entered in the name of the bona fide owner or owners. The original breeder s name must be stated where there has been a change of ownership of a registered flock of the same breed as the sheep being entered. All sheep must be from registered flocks. FLOCK NUMBER to be stated on entry form. Except in Commercial classes. S7. Brucellosis all sheep entered in the SHOW must be from a flock currently accredited Brucellosis free. Entries will be accepted from ABF breeders with status being confirmed by Breed Societies. Brucellosis Certificates must accompany entries. Entries not meeting accreditation will not be accepted and will be returned by post. S8. No exhibit entered in the Sheep Classes will be allowed on the ground if infested with external parasites or suffering from foot rot. S9. In Purebred Classes for Ewes with Lamb at Foot, the Lamb must belong to the ewe and be of the same breed. S10. If requested by the Association an exhibitor must furnish a declaration that the sheep exhibited are eligible by reason of age, to compete in the class for which they are entered. S11. Sheep in the Breeding Classes must be unshorn (except those entered in the shorn Classes). S12. Sheep must exhibit in the class entered NO changes can be made on Show day. S13. Lamb Eligibility An eligible lamb for The Royal Easter Show 2018 is one born during S14. Commercial classes are not eligible for Championship points and ribbons. Shearing Conditions S15. All adult sheep must be shorn after 20 July 2017, and all lambs to be shorn after 15 October Judging S16. Award of Championships Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected as follows: First Prize winners in all eligible Classes are to be paraded before the judge. Once the Champion has been selected the animal which received second place from the same Class as the Champion shall parade with the others for Reserve Champion. NOTE: Hogget s are now eligible for championship judging unless otherwise stated. Presentation of Exhibits during Judging No distinguishing mark of ownership or stud name, with the exception of earmarks, tattoos, ear tags and registered brands, may be attached to the animal exhibited. Interbreed Champions S17. Only Supreme Champion winners of the Show are eligible for Interbreed Classes. Entries must be entered with the Chief Steward. Champion and Reserve Champion Awards S18. Champion and Reserve Champion awards will be made to the Champion and Reserve Champion Ram and Ewe of each breed subject to the Judges approval that the exhibits are of high standard. Points will not be awarded to Champion and Reserve Champion winners. Prize Money & Sponsorships S19. All Class and Award Sponsorships are subject to confirmation. Prize Money as stated, scaled or otherwise, is not payable in addition to sponsorship. All prize money will be paid by direct credit unless requested otherwise. Payments will be made within 28 working days of the end of the Show. Any prize money cheques not presented by the end of September 2018 will be forfeited. 35

38 General S20. Extra stock not admissible under any of the enumerated Classes may, at the discretion of the Committee, be exhibited by paying the usual entrance fee. Honorary Certificates may be awarded. Any other breed for display should apply for exhibition trade space. Travel Subsidy A travel subsidy is available. Application forms are available from the Chief Steward of your section. To be eligible, forms must be completed and signed before leaving the Show. WOOL BREEDS Black & Coloured Class 1080 Ram 2 years & over Class 1081 Ram under 2 years Class 1082 Ram Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1083 Ewe over 21 months To have reared a lamb during current season. Class 1084 Ewe under 21 months Class 1085 Ewe Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1086 Breeders Pair One Ram over 1 year. One Ewe to have reared a lamb during current season. Champion Blue Ribbon Black & Coloured Lamb Black & Coloured Ram Black & Coloured Ewe SUPREME CHAMPION BLACK & COLOURED SHEEP The Stillwater Cup Most Points in Black & Colour Sheep Section Valhalla Trophy Best Woollen Sheep in Black & Coloured Sheep Section The Auckland/Northland Branch of the Black & Coloured Sheep Association Cup Border Leicester Class 1087 Ram 2 years & over Class 1088 Ram under 2 years Class 1089 Ram Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1090 Ewe over 21 months To have reared a lamb during the current season. Class 1091 Ewe under 21 months Class 1092 Ewe Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1093 Breeders Pair One Ram over 1 year. One Ewe to have reared a lamb during current season. Champion Blue Ribbon Border Leicester Lamb Border Leicester Ram Border Leicester Ewe Romney Class 1094 Ram 2 years & over Class 1095 Ram under 2 years Class 1096 Ram Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1097 Ewe over 21 months To have reared a lamb during current season. Class 1098 Ewe under 21 months Class 1099 Ewe Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1100 Breeders Pair One Ram over 1 year. One Ewe to have reared a lamb during current season. Champion Blue Ribbon Romney Lamb Romney Ram NL Tapp Perpetual Cup Romney Ewe SUPREME CHAMPION ROMNEY Most Points in Romney Section Tapp Cup Other Registered Wool Breeds Class 1101 Ram 2 years & over Class 1102 Ram under 2 years Class 1103 Ram Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1104 Ewe over 21 months To have reared a lamb during current season. Class 1105 Ewe under 21 months Class 1106 Ewe Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1107 Breeders Pair One Ram over 1 year. One Ewe to have reared a lamb during current season. Champion Blue Ribbon Other Registered Wool Breeds Lamb Other Registered Wool Breeds Ram Other Registered Wool Breeds Ewe SUPREME CHAMPION OTHER REGISTERED WOOL BREEDS SUPREME CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER 36

39 MEAT BREEDS Open to all breeds registered to be shorn after 20th July Hampshire Class 1110 Ram 2 years & over Class 1111 Ram under 2 years Class 1112 Ram Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1113 Ewe over 21 months To have reared a lamb during current season. Class 1114 Ewe under 21 months Class 1115 Ewe Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1116 Breeders Pair One Ram over 1 year. One Ewe to have reared a lamb during current season. Champion Blue Ribbon Hampshire Lamb Hampshire Ram Hampshire Ewe SUPREME CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE Poll Dorset Class 1117 Ram 2 years & over Class 1118 Ram under 2 years Class 1119 Ram Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1120 Ewe over 21 months To have reared a lamb during current season. Class 1121 Ewe under 21 months Class 1122 Ewe Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1123 Breeders Pair One Ram over 1 year. One Ewe to have reared a lamb during current season. Champion Blue Ribbon Poll Dorset Lamb Poll Dorset Ram Poll Dorset Ewe SUPREME CHAMPION POLL DORSET Suffolk Class 1124 Ram 2 years & over Class 1125 Ram under 2 years Class 1126 Ram Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1127 Ewe over 21 months To have reared a lamb during current season. Class 1128 Ewe under 21 months Class 1129 Ewe Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1130 Breeders Pair One Ram over 1 year. One Ewe to have reared a lamb during current season. Champion Blue Ribbon Suffolk Lamb Suffolk Ram Suffolk Ewe Texel Class 1131 Ram 2 years & over Class 1132 Ram under 2 years Class 1133 Ram Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1134 Ewe over 21 months To have reared a lamb during current season. Class 1135 Ewe under 21 months Class 1136 Ewe Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1137 Breeders Pair One Ram over 1 year. One Ewe to have reared a lamb during current season. Champion Blue Ribbon Texel Lamb Texel Ram Texel Ewe SUPREME CHAMPION TEXEL COMMERCIAL SHEEP Entry Fee A&P Members $10 per Class Non Members $15 per Class In the event of there being no competition (i.e. one exhibit) in any Class, no prize will be given unless the Judge certifies to particular merit. Classes may be combined due to insufficient entries. Prize Money Scaled (All sections) 1 entry 1 st $30 2 entries 1 st $30 3 entries 1 st, 2 nd $30, $20 4 entries 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd $30, $20, $15 Class 1160 Class 1161 Class 1162 Class 1163 Class 1164 Class 1165 Class 1166 Meat Breeds Ram Meat Breeds Ram & Ewe Meat Breeds Ewe Hogget Wool Breeds Ram Wool Breeds Ewe & Lamb Wool Breeds Ewe Hogget Coloured Sheep Open **** **** FEATURE CLASSES **** **** Open to Commercial and Registered Prize Money 1 st $100 2 nd $50 3 rd $30 Class 1167 Class 1168 Group of 3 breeding, ewes or rams Group of 3 fat lambs, judged on the hoof only SUPREME CHAMPION SUFFOLK Auckland Suffolk Club Trophy 37

40 Other Registered Meat Breeds Class 1138 Ram 2 years & over Class 1139 Ram under 2 years Class 1140 Ram Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1141 Ewe over 21 months To have reared a lamb during current season. Class 1142 Ewe under 21 months Class 1143 Ewe Lamb shorn after 15 October 2017 Class 1144 Breeders Pair One Ram over 1 year. One Ewe to have reared a lamb during current season. Champion Blue Ribbon Other Registered Meat Breeds Lamb Other Registered Meat Breeds Ram Other Registered Meat Breeds Ewe SUPREME CHAMPION OTHER REGISTERED MEAT BREEDS Sheep Interbreed Champions Only Supreme Champions of The Royal Easter Show 2018 are eligible for the awards listed below. SUPREME BLUE RIBBON LAMB AWARD Blue Ribbon Champions only Open to Ewe or Ram Lamb under 12 months. Champion Mutton Breed Sheep In Show Champion Wool Breed Sheep in Show Alberta McLean Century Cup Most Points Overall in Sheep Section Auckland A&P Cup SHEARING SECTION ENTRIES CLOSE 9 March 2018 Completed Entry Forms must be received at The Royal Easter Show office on the date above, not posted on the date above. See entry form at the back of this Schedule. Friday 30 March and Saturday 31 March 2018 Shearing competition Classes will be held in Pavilion 3. Entries received with full payment before the closing date will receive one competition pass per competitor. Ribbons will be awarded to Fifth Place. Special Prizes Harrison Cup NA & RA Sidwell & Family Trophy Robert Hudson Memorial Alexander Trophy Warkworth Farm Centre Cup Ivan & Lyn Rosandich Cup Berger Challenge Trophy Gunsden Family Trophy Friday 30 March :30am Class 1395 Junior Entry Fee $25 Prize Money First Prize $300 Second Prize $200 Third Prize $150 Fourth Prize $100 Fifth Prize $60 Warkworth Farm Centre Cup Other Registered Wool Breeds Ewe Class 1396 Intermediate SUPREME CHAMPION OTHER REGISTERED WOOL BREEDS **** **** SUPREME CHAMPION SHEEP OF SHOW 2018 Tom Bassett Memorial Sash **** **** Supreme Sheep of Show to receive $ plus Supreme Ribbon Entry Fee $30 Prize Money First Prize $400 Second Prize $300 Third Prize $200 Fourth Prize $150 Fifth Prize $100 Ivan & Lynne Rosandich Cup Class 1397 Veteran Entry Fee $20 Prize Money First Prize $200 Second Prize $150 Third Prize $100 Fourth Prize $75 Fifth Prize $50 Robert Hudson Memorial Veterans Trophy Class 1398 Novice Entry Fee $15 Prize Money First Prize $30 Second Prize $20 Third Prize $15 Fourth Prize $15 Fifth Prize $15 38

41 Saturday 31 March :30am Class 1399 Senior Entry Fee $35 Prize Money First Prize $600 Second Prize $450 Third Prize $300 Fourth Prize $200 Fifth Prize $150 Berger Challenge Trophy SHEEP DOG TRIALS HEADING & HANDY DOG COMPETITION ENTRIES CLOSE 9 March 2018 Completed Entry Forms must be received at The Royal Easter Show office on the date above, not posted on the date above. See entry form at the back of this Schedule. Thursday 29 March & Monday 2 April - Demonstration Friday 30 March, Saturday 31 March pm Time to be given with draw. Class 1401 Class 1402 Open Entry Fee $45 Prize Money First Prize $900 Second Prize $675 Third Prize $450 Fourth Prize $300 Fifth Prize $200 Harrison Cup North vs South Island Challenge No Entry Fee. Prize Money First Prize $600 Second Prize $300 The Cullen Family Trophy Finals Sunday 1 April pm (Top 5 from each day Heading Sheep Dog) (Top 3 from each day Handy Dog) Entry Fee $20 per Dog Prize Money See Class Notes Sheep Dog competition Classes will be held Pavilion 2 Conditions & Regulations for the Sheep Dog Section LIMIT TO 2 DOGS PER PERSON To be read in conjunction with the General Conditions of the Auckland A&P Association on Pages 4-6. Membership Subscriptions 2017/2018 Annual Individual Membership of the Auckland A&P Association is $30 with your competition entry for the 2018 Royal Easter Show. The membership year runs from 1 st April st March See application form in the back of this Schedule. PAYMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP MUST BE MADE SEPARATELY. There will be no refunds for memberships. SD1. Any competitor five minutes late after his/her name is called shall forfeit his/her right to compete; but under extenuating circumstances shall have the right to appeal to the Appeal Committee the decision of which shall be final. SD2. The Committee reserves the right to call off any dog. SD3. Exhibitors attention is drawn to by-law 23 of the N.S.D.T.A. No dog which is suffering from an infectious disease or an objectionable bitch shall be brought to trial ground. SD4. All appeals must be in writing. SD5. Current dosing certificates are required for all dogs and must be available for inspection on Show day. SD6. A maiden dog is one that has never won a maiden event at a club trial or an A&P Show. SD7. An Intermediate Dog is one that has never won an open event at a club trial or an A&P Show. Prize Money & Sponsorships SD8. All Class and Award Sponsorships are subject to confirmation. Prize Money as stated, scaled or otherwise, is not payable in addition to sponsorship. All prize money will be paid by direct credit unless requested otherwise. Payments will be made within 28 working days of the end of the Show. Any prize money cheques not presented by the end of September 2018 will be forfeited. 39

42 Friday 30 March and Saturday 31 March 2018 Class 1406 Open GIANT PUMPKINS Class 1407 Prize Money First Prize $300 Second Prize $250 Third Prize $200 Fourth Prize $150 Fifth Prize $100 Intermediate Prize Money First Prize $175 Second Prize $150 Third Prize $125 Fourth Prize $100 Fifth Prize $75 Thursday 28 March - Monday 2 April 2018 Weighed on Thursday 28 March 2018 Kindly sponsored by Auckland A&P Association Entry Fee FREE Prize Money First Prize $100 Second Prize $75 Third Prize $50 Class 1410 Heaviest Pumpkin Class 1408 Maiden Prize Money First Prize $80 Second Prize $70 Third Prize $60 Fourth Prize $50 Fifth Prize $40 Heading Sheep Dog Mick Draper Memorial HANDY DOG COMPETITION Friday 30 March and Saturday 31 March 2018 Class 1409 Open Prize Money First Prize $150 Second Prize $125 Third Prize $ FINALS SUNDAY 1 APRIL 3.00pm Prize Money HEADING DOG First Prize $1000 Second Prize $600 Third Prize $400 Fourth Prize $200 Fifth Prize $100 ROYAL EASTER SHOW ART COMPETITION 2018 The Royal Easter Show Art Competition Thursday 29 March Monday 2 April For further information please contact The Royal Easter Show office. Phone or aucklandap@asbshowgrounds.co.nz. 'Concert amongst the Arts' Saturday 31 st March 2018 Join us in the Art Hall for an evening of opera and music with top class performances. Early Bird Tickets $27 available from artentries@asbshowgrounds.co.nz ROYAL EASTER SHOW EQUESTRIAN EVENTS 2018 Prize Money HANDY DOG First Prize $500 Second Prize $300 Third Prize $200 The Royal Easter Show Equestrian events take place in Clevedon, Friday 30 March Sunday 1 April For further information please contact The Royal Easter Show office. Phone or aucklandap@asbshowgrounds.co.nz. On line entries available at ARAN Animal Rescue NZ Fun Dog Show Monday 2 April am ARAN Animal Rescue NZ will be running a Fun Dog show. For further details res@asbshowgrounds.co.nz 40

43 RABBIT SECTION Sunday 1 April The Rabbit Council of New Zealand conducts a display throughout The Royal Easter Show, with competition held on Easter Sunday. Rabbit Hopping will take place alongside the RCNZ Rabbit Show. If you wish to join in train your bunny to jump, Harnesses will be available to borrow on the day, there will also be a set of jumps at the static display of rabbits for you to enjoy or join in. There will also be a bunny pet show on Sunday for anyone who wishes to enter. POULTRY SECTION Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April 2018 Poultry will be on display throughout The Royal Easter Show. ROYAL EASTER SHOW OLIVE OIL AWARDS 2018 The Royal Easter Show Olive Oil Awards take place in October For further information please contact The Royal Easter Show office. Phone aucklandap@asbshowgrounds.co.nz ROYAL EASTER SHOW WINE AWARDS Judging for The Royal Easter Show Wine Awards will take place February 2018 Following the competition, The Royal Easter Show Wine Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday, 3 March 2018 and includes the Competition Prize giving. For further details regarding the Competition contact: wineshow@asbshowgrounds.co.nz For further details regarding The Royal Easter Show Wine Awards Dinner contact ASB Showgrounds,