Northern Wairoa A&P Assn - Arapohue Show

13/06/2026

Winter... a bit chilly to go outside... how about sorting out all the photos you snapped over summer?
Pick a few, or a lot, to enter in next year's show.
GREENFINGERS sponsored the PHOTOGRAPHY section of the show this year. If you are still determined to do outside jobs, they've got a great selection of growing media and landscape supplies. You'll find them in Kamo and in Whangarei, and there is lots of info on their website. Check them out!

05/06/2026

Remember being 10 years old? or 14? You just knew that nothing was impossible, you could do anything!
Alex from MARTIN LAW, sponsor of the DECORATIVE SECTION for 10-14 year olds, shows that you sure can.
Alex is the person to see for all your legal queries and you'll find her at 38 Hokianga Road, (look for the flag).
With Alex's help, as a sponsor, let's keep encouraging young people to do all sorts of interesting things, like entering the show!

26/05/2026

Perhaps your home is full of your own creations like the beautiful quilts pictured, but if you're exploring a change of style check out FOSTERS HOME DECORATING sponsors of the PATCHWORK section at the show.
Keen supporters of all things Dargaville, Fosters has a great selection of decor, furniture and kitchenware. Don't forget the Resene Paint store too
Supporting a local business keeps your town and community a vibrant place to be.

18/05/2026

Is it a real pizza if you put pineapple on it?
KAURI COAST PIZZERIA sponsored the FRUIT section at the show this year.
Although there were no pineapples entered this year, who knows what might show up next time!
If you'd like a night off cooking, call in at 109 Victoria St for pizza, pasta, kebabs and more and support a business that supports the A&P Show.

13/05/2026

It's actually starting to feel like winter...
The HANDKNITTING section of the show was sponsored by B'ARCH WEAR in McKays Arcade.
There were all sorts of garments entered, even knitted toys for youngsters to cuddle up to.
If you haven't time to knit a jersey, B'Arch Wear has heaps of cool custom printed hoodies to keep you warm and in style!
Don't forget all the other goodies you can find there, jewelry, accessories, rongoa , art.
Take a cruise down the arcade and check them out.

06/05/2026

Are the ducks winning this year ...or the hunters?
There were lots of imaginative entries and winners in the PRE-SCHOOL section at the show this year.
Prizes were sponsored by HUNTING & FISHING at 92 Victoria Street.
Call in and see them about all things outdoors and support a local business that supports the INDOOR section!

01/05/2026

Congratulations to our Member Vicki Berger for Winning the Northern Districts Show Star

Without further ado, please join us in congratulating the 2025–2026 Northern Districts Show Star winners: Vicki Berger and Ngahiwi Vintage, who scored an outstanding 162 points.

Representing both the Northern Wairoa and North Hokianga A&P Associations, Vicki and “Feathers” competed at 8 of the 11 Northern Districts shows this season (note: competitors could attend a maximum of 9 shows due to scheduling overlaps).

Huge congratulations to Vicki and Ngahiwi Vintage for their exceptional performance and dedicated support of the Northern Districts A&P Shows!

📸Shia Fowlie

28/04/2026

The BABY KNITTING section was kindly sponsored by BRIANS GYM & FITNESS CENTRE.
This section is not for knitting a baby, it's not for babies who can knit, but it is for anyone who can knit beautiful garments and accessories FOR babies.
You can attend to your physical fitness with Brians Gym, but even knitting can help your mental fitness, whichever you choose it's all good for you!

22/04/2026

Across the district the kumara farmers and their hard-working staff are racing to harvest our favourite vegetable. DELTA PRODUCE sponsors the KUMARA BAKING section at the show. So many yummy options with kumara, cakes, scones, muffins, lots of savoury uses too of course! Check out Delta Kumara's website http://www.deltakumara.co.nz/ for ideas or to share your special recipe. The indoor schedule has some great kumara recipes for you to try. https://arapohueshow.weebly.com/uploads/8/3/8/3/83831346/2027_indoor_schedule.pdf

17/04/2026

The Preliminary Indoor Schedule for 2027 is now available online -