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04/03/2025

Temuka & Geraldine A & P Show 2025
Supreme Champion Huacaya - Rustic Dawn Thunderstorm

02/03/2025

The Morrinsville A & P Show Finest Fleece for Age
award went to Double M Resolution

01/03/2025

Morrinsville A & P Show 2025
Supreme Champion Suri -Thief of Hearts Jealous
Supreme Champion Huacaya - Brenor Warrior

24/02/2025

Egmont A & P Show 2025
Supreme Champion Suri - Avon Tui Tequila
Supreme Champion Huacaya - Brenor Warrior

22/02/2025

Tauranga A & P Show Results
Supreme Huacaya - Brenor Warrior
Supreme Suri - Greenbanks Dalta Kramer

14/02/2025

Tauranga A & P Show progressing well today.
Judge Diane Marks awarding Nathan Barratt-Boyes an award for best novice handler.

02/02/2025

Gore A&P Alpaca Fleece Show
Supreme Huacaya Fleece SHAMARRA BATTLESTAR
Supreme Suri Fleece SURICO PASSION

02/02/2025

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] 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

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.

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P O Box 6348
Christchurch
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Telephone

033415242

Website

http://www.alpaca.org.nz/

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Colour Code Conference

Earlybird registration closes soon……. Ever wanted to have more certainty of producing a particular colour cria? Colour genotyping allows you to predict the percentage chance of a particular colour cria from a particular mating. This new and exciting piece of ‘kit’ for the decision toolbox is colour genotyping. Knowing the genetic colour of your animals and what colour mutations they carry will significantly contribute to your breeding goals. Come and find out more about colour genetics from Kylie Munyard who has pioneered colour genotyping in alpaca and gain an understanding how colour genotyping is a tool that can benefit your breeding programme. All are welcome to attend this event, however, there is a special ‘Earlybird’ rate for AANZ members which closes soon. Make your reservation before 30th April for this special deal ([email protected]). If you need accommodation (16th/17th June), contact the Heartland Hotel for a special rate for Colour Code Conference delegates of $175 per standard room. Please quote this booking number #2059308.