Northern Wairoa A&P Assn - Arapohue Show

29/09/2026

Weet Bix...mmm Weet Bix Slice... MMMMM....
SANITARIUM makes Weet Bix and also sponsored the COOKING section for 5-9 year-olds.
Weet Bix slice is a yummy classic, get the kids to make it over the holidays, keep everyone happy with a chocolate fix!
Here's a link to the recipe... https://weetbix.co.nz/recipes/weet-bix-slice
Encourage the youngsters to try something in the kitchen and maybe even enter the show in February.
There will be plenty of practice batches to enjoy...

20/09/2026

Sick of the politics already?...how about some FLOWER POWER!
The Dargaville Floral Art Club and the NW Horticultural Society provide sponsorship to the FLOWER competitions in the massive INDOOR section.
What a great excuse to post some more pictures of the awesome flowers from this year's show.
Check out the schedule, maybe some plants in your garden could produce beautiful blooms in time for next year's show...13th February 2027.
Not sure what the categories are? or what that pretty flower is? Stay tuned, we'll drop some hints to help you once summer is on its way.

09/09/2026

The CHILDREN'S HOBBIES section is where creative and imaginative minds can run wild.
The prizes for these sections are sponsored by BETTY MASON & WARREN YOUNGER.
Individual sponsors support the show in other ways too, helping entrants with their entries, getting the hall ready, getting the grounds ready, helping on the day with the different sections...there are plenty of tasks that contribute to the success of the show.
If you would like to help out too, have a look at the show's website here: https://arapohueshow.weebly.com/
If you are interested in the INDOOR SECTION, Mrs Lin McDermott is your first point of contact, 09 439 7464 or 021 184 1034

25/08/2026

There are still a couple of tables left. Come support the district as we raise money for this seasons show star. Dont worry if your not to good at quizs its mostly horsey and a little birdy tells me there might be a way to buy an answer or two 😉

There us still time to put your quiz team in for THIS SATURDAY!
We have some fabulous prizes and are looking forward to a fun night!
Teams of 4- email [email protected] 🐴🩷

17/08/2026

Raewyn Robinson is a stalwart of the Arapohue Show. On set-up day she is wrangling stewards, entrants, judges and helpers making sure that Saturday's display will be tip-top!
This year Raewyn also sponsored the DECORATIVE FLORAL ART section. If you know Raewyn, let her know that her good work is much appreciated by many AND enjoy these few snapshots of some of the fantastic floral art entries.

10/08/2026

Many competitors in the show are sponsors too. Helen Topia grows fruit and veges, makes preserves AND this year she sponsored the HOBBIES SECTION for kids 5-9 years old.
The entries in this section were amazing, so many interesting art works, collections and projects. If you know Helen, give her a thumbs up AND if you've got bored kids at home on a wet weekend, check out the schedule to see what projects they could enter in the show next year and get creating now!https://arapohueshow.weebly.com/uploads/8/3/8/3/83831346/2027_indoor_schedule.pdf

04/08/2026

Book your site for our next show! We would love to see you there!

https://form.jotform.com/arapohuetrade/arapohue-show-trade-display-booking

18/07/2026

Many community-minded individuals sponsor the A&P show.
Bruce and Claudia Jeffery sponsor a special prize for the DAHLIA section. That's a great reason to share more pictures of the fantastic blooms entered this year.
If you know the Jefferys give them a thumbs-up or a pat on the back to thank them for supporting a great event.

07/07/2026

If the weather is making you feel bedraggled ...FIBRE HAIR, co-sponsor of the DAHLIA section, will be just the place to brighten your day, or at least your hair!
Like the many styles and colours of dahlias on display at the show, they'll find a great style just for you.
Head on down to 26 Victoria Street and support a local business that supports your A&P Show.

29/06/2026

People love dahlias, so many colours and forms to brighten your garden and your day.
Thanks to their popularity there are multiple sponsors of this class too.
BULBS DIRECT are one of the sponsors of the DAHLIA section.
They're a local Northland business with a great range of bulbs available online
https://bulbsdirect.co.nz/
Get planning and planting for a great display at your place... or at the show!