Alpaca Association New Zealand

18/01/2025

Reminder Entry Closure Date Extended

The Gore A&P Fleece show is on the 1st February, 2025.

Entry closure has been extended until the 21st January so there is still time to get your entries in.

The schedule and entry forms are available on the AANZ website.

Contact the Convenor for details of fleece pick up arrangements available.

15/01/2025

28/12/2024

Is somebody else looking after the animals on your lifestyle block these holidays? Here are some helpful tips for making sure your animals are well cared for:

🐑Leave instructions on when, what and how much to feed each animal.

🐴Ensure the person knows how to check the pump and water systems, and who to call if there is a problem.

🐄Provide instructions on what to do in an emergency.

🐓Leave your vet’s contact details and advice on when the person should call them if they’re worried about your animals.

Download our full, handy checklist on our website 👉 nzva.org.nz/summerholidays

21/12/2024

To all members of the Alpaca Association New Zealand...
Warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous 2025.

10/12/2024

South Otago A & P Supreme Champion Suri… Pari Nui Iggy

10/12/2024

South Otago A & P Supreme Champion Huacaya - Bruce Farm Preston

07/12/2024

Rotorua A& P Show Supreme Champion Huacaya.. Nevalea Storm

07/12/2024

Rotorua A & P Show Supreme Champion Suri… Shadowood Chevrolet

30/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who entered our AANZ Photo Competition. We received some amazing photos.

Congratulations, again to Debbie Lister with her winning photo of Ruby with her alpaca.

Here are some more of the top favourites.

30/11/2024

And the Winner of our Photo Competition is the photo taken of 10 year old Ruby and her alpaca at the Manawatu Show sent in by Debbie Lister.

Ruby along with her brother and cousin have been helping handle and train the show alpacas for grandparents Eric & Debbie Lister at Thief of Hearts Alpaca Stud.

Congratulations Debbie for a beautiful photo.

29/11/2024

**AANZ Photo Competition**
Please ''like'' your favourite photos.
The winner will be the photo with the most likes on 30th November.

28/11/2024

Southern Region - Alpaca 101

A FREE practical 'hands on' workshop for alpaca owners

(you do not need to be a member of AANZ to attend)

Saturday 22nd February 2025

9.30am to 3.00pm

Venue: 502 North Eyre Road, Swannanoa

Between No. 10 Road and 2 Chain Road

(Signage at the entrance way. Last house on the left down 500 metre driveway)

Who should attend this workshop?

This practical 'hands-on' workshop will be invaluable to all alpaca owners who have purchased their first alpacas in the last few years and want to know more about their

general management and how to make the most of having 'alpacas in the paddock'.

Practical interactive demonstrations will include such topics as how to handle your alpaca, toe-nail trimming, basic health care, halter training, shearing, fleece skirting

and more. It is also a great opportunity to meet other new alpaca owners and to talk to experienced breeders.

Bring your own lunch - we will provide tea, coffee, water etc

To secure a place at this Workshop please email [email protected] by 15th February .

Please pass this Notice on to any alpaca owner who may be interested in attending

Presented by the Southern Region Committee of the Alpaca Association of New Zealand

For more information Phone Wayne 027 8445794

23/11/2024

Crianza sostenible | La cría de alpacas tiene un impacto ambiental mínimo. Su pastoreo suave y sus pies adaptados protegen el suelo de la erosión, favoreciendo el uso sostenible de los recursos. A diferencia de cabras y ovejas, las alpacas no dañan el pasto ni el suelo, ya que la estructura de sus pezuñas, de dos dedos con almohadillas suaves, minimiza su impacto, permitiendo que la vegetación crezca sin ser alterada.

Eco-friendly farming | Alpaca farming has a minimal impact on the environment. Their gentle grazing and adapted feet protect the soil from erosion, promoting sustainable use of resources. Unlike goats and sheep, alpacas do not damage pasture or soil because their bipedal structure with soft pads minimises their impact and allows vegetation to grow undisturbed.

19/11/2024

Sunday 10 March 2024. Reconnect with our land, food and farmers.

18/11/2024

Canterbury A & P Show 2024.
Supreme Huacaya Champion - Stoneleigh Fire Hunter

16/11/2024

Every Alpaca Owner should be fully aware of the New Zealand

Code of Welfare: Llamas and Alpacas

If you own an alpaca check out the code of welfare that explains your obligations and best practice in the management of your animals.
This applies to all owners of alpacas whether they are purely paddock munching pets or large scale breeding farmers.

This Code encourages all those responsible for the care of llamas, alpacas and guanaco to adopt the highest standards of husbandry, care and handling, and to equal or exceed the minimum standards.