Wairoa scoops pool at Maori Farming Awards
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Friends, the outdoors, farming and fun – what more could a kid want? The AgriKidsNZ Competition is about to kick off at regional finals around New Zealand and over 600 primary school children are expected to take part.
New Zealand Young Farmers organises the competition that takes place alongside The National Bank Young Farmer Contest Regional Finals from February 12 to March 31.
Teams of three will be tested on their knowledge of all things farming and New Zealand at seven finals around the country.
Young Farmers business development manager Roz Lever says the energy, enthusiasm and teamwork that is seen at the regional finals is a testament to our Kiwi kids: they love the outdoors and being active.
"Sometimes they're off farms and know exactly what they're doing and sometimes they're just there to learn and try something different. The competition really does cater for everyone; for some of these children the competition is their one chance a year to have a rural experience."
Teams complete a series of practical and theoretical modules before they progress through to the race-off to determine which teams head to the Grand Final in Dunedin on May 25.
AgriKidsNZ is open to students in year four to eight; entry forms at www.agrikidsnz.co.nz.
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