Displaying items by tag: ploughing

Thursday, 05 May 2016 13:55

Straight and true

World Ploughing chairman Colin Millar, of Rotorua, says the winners of this year's NZ ploughing championships are in contention with the best in the world.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 27 April 2016 14:55

Vintage ploughing draws crowds

Murray Grainger of Mosgiel was one of many competitors from the South Island at this year's national ploughing championships held at Rongotea in Manawatu.

Published in Machinery & Products
Wednesday, 20 April 2016 10:39

Great weekend for ploughing

Ideal conditions greeted competitors at the 61st National Ploughing championships held near Rongotea in the Manawatu over the weekend.

Published in General News
Thursday, 07 April 2016 10:55

Taylor-made for ploughing

Angela Taylor is one of two women who have qualified for this year's New Zealand Ploughing Championships to be held at Rongotea on April 16 and 17.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 06 April 2016 07:55

NZ ploughing champs all set to go

Arrangements for the this year's 61st New Zealand Ploughing Championships are in place for the finals.

Published in General News
Thursday, 03 March 2016 09:55

Ploughing stalwarts keep ploughing on and on

Two of New Zealand's ploughing identities are involved with the organising committee for the 61st New Zealand Ploughing Championships – to be held at Rongotea on April 16 and 17.

Published in General News
Friday, 19 February 2016 12:25

All set to go!

Manawatu is gearing up to showcase the country's premier ploughmen and ploughwomen in April.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 21 October 2015 14:33

Kiwis make their mark at world ploughing champs

The World Ploughing Championships have just concluded in Denmark and New Zealand entrants acquitted themselves well.

Published in General News

Alex Furniss has only ploughed at one New Zealand final – Gore in 1966. 

Published in Rural Life
Saturday, 09 May 2015 16:51

A big wave from Kiwi Keith

Jim Brooker (83), of Darfield, recalls winning the first NZ Ploughing Championship at Oamaru in 1956 when he was 23 years old.

Published in Rural Life
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