A&P Show

A DigitalNZ Story by Donna Robertson

Views of the Agricultural and Pastoral Shows of New Zealand.

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Image: A & P show; ponies.

A & P show; ponies.

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: A&P Show Addington (PB0427/11)

A&P Show Addington (PB0427/11)

V.C. Browne & Son

Image: A & P Show, Epsom, Auckland

A & P Show, Epsom, Auckland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Hopwood's ironmongery display at A & P show

Hopwood's ironmongery display at A & P show

Palmerston North City Library

Image: Commercial displays at Manawatu A&P Show

Commercial displays at Manawatu A&P Show

Palmerston North City Library

Image: Young couple at A & P show

Young couple at A & P show

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Examining cows at Kumeu A & P show

Examining cows at Kumeu A & P show

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Man with bull at A & P show

Man with bull at A & P show

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: A P& I Show, Levin 2002

A P& I Show, Levin 2002

Kete Horowhenua

Image: Horowhenua A P& I Show, 2002

Horowhenua A P& I Show, 2002

Kete Horowhenua

Image: Horowhenua A P& I Show, 2002

Horowhenua A P& I Show, 2002

Kete Horowhenua

Image: Horowhenua A P& I Show, 2002

Horowhenua A P& I Show, 2002

Kete Horowhenua

Image: Horowhenua A P& I Show, 2002

Horowhenua A P& I Show, 2002

Kete Horowhenua

Image: Farmall M,Levin A&P show,2007

Farmall M,Levin A&P show,2007

Kete Horowhenua

Image: A & P show at Masterton

A & P show at Masterton

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Blenheim A & P Show at A & P Grounds in Redwood... (12464/12481)

Blenheim A & P Show at A & P Grounds in Redwood... (12464/12481)

V.C. Browne & Son

Image: A & P show; cattle; prize Jersey dairy cow.

A & P show; cattle; prize Jersey dairy cow.

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: A & P show 1961; jointed carcasses for competition, with competitors and judges.

A & P show 1961; jointed carcasses for competition, with competitors and judges.

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: 21st Horowhenua A and P show - January 1927

21st Horowhenua A and P show - January 1927

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Wood-chopping contest at the Kumeu Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Wood-chopping contest at the Kumeu Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: WOODVILLE A. AND P. SOCIETY'S SHOW: A VIEW OF THE PARDADE

WOODVILLE A. AND P. SOCIETY'S SHOW: A VIEW OF THE PARDADE

Auckland Libraries

Image: The Poverty Bay A. and P. Society's Show Gisborne, October 22nd and 23rd, 1901

The Poverty Bay A. and P. Society's Show Gisborne, October 22nd and 23rd, 1901

Auckland Libraries

Image: Crowd watching horses parade at an A & P show, Wanganui

Crowd watching horses parade at an A & P show, Wanganui

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Bulls being paraded at A & P show, Gisborne - Photograph taken by Alan Sayers

Bulls being paraded at A & P show, Gisborne - Photograph taken by Alan Sayers

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Photograph of two women at Horowhenua A & P Show, Levin

Photograph of two women at Horowhenua A & P Show, Levin

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Aerial view of Trentham Memorial Park whilst show in progress

Aerial view of Trentham Memorial Park whilst show in progress

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: MANAWATU AND WEST COAST A AND P. ASSOCIATION'S WINTER SHOW: A PANORAMIC VIEW SHOWING THE EAST AVENUE

MANAWATU AND WEST COAST A AND P. ASSOCIATION'S WINTER SHOW: A PANORAMIC VIEW SHOWING THE EAST AVENUE

Auckland Libraries

Image: An agricultural and pastoral (A & P) show at a New Zealand country town - Photograph taken by Samuel Hall

An agricultural and pastoral (A & P) show at a New Zealand country town - Photograph taken by Samuel Hall

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Man cleaning a pig during the 1958 A&P (agricultural and pastoral) show, Trentham, Upper Hutt

Man cleaning a pig during the 1958 A&P (agricultural and pastoral) show, Trentham, Upper Hutt

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Carnival Week in Christchurch : the implement section of the Canterbury A & P Association's metropolitan show.

Carnival Week in Christchurch : the implement section of the Canterbury A & P Association's metropolitan show.

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: NELSON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION'S RECENT SHOW: THE PARADE OF PRIZE HORSES IN THE RING

NELSON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION'S RECENT SHOW: THE PARADE OF PRIZE HORSES IN THE RING

Auckland Libraries

Image: Shearer watching competition at the Kumeu A & P Show. Taken for ‘New Zealand, gift of the sea’ (1963)

Shearer watching competition at the Kumeu A & P Show. Taken for ‘New Zealand, gift of the sea’ (1963)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Dairy farmers at the Kumeu A & P Show. Taken for ‘New Zealand, gift of the sea’ (1963)

Dairy farmers at the Kumeu A & P Show. Taken for ‘New Zealand, gift of the sea’ (1963)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Aerial view of Palmerston North A & P Showgrounds (Agricultural & Pastoral), Manawatu-Whanganui Region, including show jumping in progress

Aerial view of Palmerston North A & P Showgrounds (Agricultural & Pastoral), Manawatu-Whanganui Region, including show jumping in progress

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Crowd in grandstand at Agricultural and Pastoral Association show.

Crowd in grandstand at Agricultural and Pastoral Association show.

Palmerston North City Library

Image: Unidentified female equestrian with her horse, winners of champion hunter award at the Palmerston North Agricultural & Pastoral Show (A & P Show), Manawatu-Whanganui Region

Unidentified female equestrian with her horse, winners of champion hunter award at the Palmerston North Agricultural & Pastoral Show (A & P Show), ...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unidentified young girl with her winning pet lamb, which is wearing novelty glasses with nose and moustache, Palmerston North Agricultural & Pastoral Show (A & P Show), Manawatu-Whanganui Region

Unidentified young girl with her winning pet lamb, which is wearing novelty glasses with nose and moustache, Palmerston North Agricultural & Pastor...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: WAIRARAPA A. AND P. ASSOCIATION'S SHOW AT CARTERTON: GENERAL VIEW OF THE SHOW GROUNDS, SHOWING THE PARADE OF STOCK, OCTOBER 29, 1908

WAIRARAPA A. AND P. ASSOCIATION'S SHOW AT CARTERTON: GENERAL VIEW OF THE SHOW GROUNDS, SHOWING THE PARADE OF STOCK, OCTOBER 29, 1908

Auckland Libraries

Image: Unidentified young boy with his winning pet lamb, which is dressed as a rugby player including jersey, shorts, ball, and headgear, Palmerston North Agricultural & Pastoral Show (A & P Show), Manawatu-Whanganui Region

Unidentified young boy with his winning pet lamb, which is dressed as a rugby player including jersey, shorts, ball, and headgear, Palmerston North...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: FIRST ANNUAL SHOW OF THE WAIROA DISTRICT A. AND P. SOCIETY, HAWKE'S BAY: A PORTION OF THE SHOWGROUND AND SOME OF THE VISITORS

FIRST ANNUAL SHOW OF THE WAIROA DISTRICT A. AND P. SOCIETY, HAWKE'S BAY: A PORTION OF THE SHOWGROUND AND SOME OF THE VISITORS

Auckland Libraries

Image: Puketapu A & P Show, with Freda White riding Wornbed into 2nd place, shown jumping over a fence, Hastings, Hawke's Bay District

Puketapu A & P Show, with Freda White riding Wornbed into 2nd place, shown jumping over a fence, Hastings, Hawke's Bay District

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unidentified woman rider and unidentified child on a miniature horse, during the 1958 A&P (agricultural and pastoral) show at Trentham, Upper Hutt

Unidentified woman rider and unidentified child on a miniature horse, during the 1958 A&P (agricultural and pastoral) show at Trentham, Upper Hutt

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: IMPROVING THE NEW SHOW GROUND AT MASTERTON, IN THE WAIRARAPA DISTRICT: MEMBERS OF THE A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. WHO ASSISTED AT THE RECENT WORKING BEE

IMPROVING THE NEW SHOW GROUND AT MASTERTON, IN THE WAIRARAPA DISTRICT: MEMBERS OF THE A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. WHO ASSISTED AT THE RECENT WORKING BEE

Auckland Libraries

Image: JS Hawkes Ltd Royal Garage exhibition tent at A&P show, Christchurch, with signage advertising Wolseley Siddley autocars, and Captain Scott's Antarctic sledge

JS Hawkes Ltd Royal Garage exhibition tent at A&P show, Christchurch, with signage advertising Wolseley Siddley autocars, and Captain Scott's Antar...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: MANAWATU AND WEST COAST A. AND P. SOCIETY'S SHOW: THE HAWKE'S BAY SOAP AND TANNERY COMPANY'S EXHIBIT. NOVEMBER 1-3 1905

MANAWATU AND WEST COAST A. AND P. SOCIETY'S SHOW: THE HAWKE'S BAY SOAP AND TANNERY COMPANY'S EXHIBIT. NOVEMBER 1-3 1905

Auckland Libraries

Image: Horse line-up and riders at the 1958 A&P (agricultural and pastoral) show in Trentham, Upper Hutt; includes miniature horse

Horse line-up and riders at the 1958 A&P (agricultural and pastoral) show in Trentham, Upper Hutt; includes miniature horse

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Hilton Parker being dragged by his runaway calf at an A & P show in Clareville, Wairarapa - Photograph taken by Ross Giblin

Hilton Parker being dragged by his runaway calf at an A & P show in Clareville, Wairarapa - Photograph taken by Ross Giblin

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Wood chopping contestant with judges at the Kumeu A & P show

Wood chopping contestant with judges at the Kumeu A & P show

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Escapologist at A & P show, Trentham Park 6; lowered from crane.

Escapologist at A & P show, Trentham Park 6; lowered from crane.

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: Men outside a committee room at an Agricultural and Pastoral show

Men outside a committee room at an Agricultural and Pastoral show

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Children with pet lamb at Agricultural & Pastoral show

Children with pet lamb at Agricultural & Pastoral show

Palmerston North City Library

Image: Crowds at the Manawatu and West Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show

Crowds at the Manawatu and West Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show

Palmerston North City Library

Image: Fair, or Agricultural and Pastoral show, Masterton showgrounds, Wairarapa, Wellington

Fair, or Agricultural and Pastoral show, Masterton showgrounds, Wairarapa, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mrs Margaret Foster samples raspberry jam at the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Mrs Margaret Foster samples raspberry jam at the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Children walking with their calves during the Egmont Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Hawera

Children walking with their calves during the Egmont Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Hawera

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Cattlebeast at Levin Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Cattlebeast at Levin Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Cattlebeast at Levin Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Cattlebeast at Levin Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Sheep and owner at Carterton Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Sheep and owner at Carterton Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Girl with sheep at Carterton Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Girl with sheep at Carterton Agricultural and Pastoral Show

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Agricultural and pastoral show at Maidstone Park, Upper Hutt

Agricultural and pastoral show at Maidstone Park, Upper Hutt

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Agricultural and pastoral show at Maidstone Park, Upper Hutt

Agricultural and pastoral show at Maidstone Park, Upper Hutt

Alexander Turnbull Library