Poverty Bay A&P Show 2022
Tairāwhiti people came out in droves at the weekend to get their “Show fix” — braving colder than normal conditions and sometimes heavy rain.
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“We are rapt with the support shown by the community,” Poverty Bay A&P Association general manager Erica McNeil said.
“It was a very successful Show — on a par with 2020.”
Eight months of planning goes into the event which is run by a committee of volunteers.
“I want to give a huge shout out to the Show committee who were there from 5am both days and worked tirelessly to ensure the event ran well.”
“We don't have final numbers yet but Friday was the better day.
“This is such an important event for the community and it was great to have everyone back on board (after the 2021 Show was cancelled due to Covid-19) — from the exhibitors to the food vendors.”
Gumboots were the footwear of choice but this didn't stop event-goers from having a great time.
Bark had to be laid in some of the boggiest areas and the equestrian events were moved indoors to the Riding for the Disabled arena.
Cantabrian Tegan Fitzsimon and her horse Windermere Cappuccino won the Horse Grand Prix while the Pony Grand Prix honours went to Napier combination Tess Mason and Mr Acho.
“The feedback was that it worked well,” Ms McNeil said of the shift.
“We don't have final (crowd) numbers yet but looking at the gates, it looks as good as 2020.”
Gisborne man Steve Kendall said his family had a great time despite the weather.
“We were here really early to get the rides for the kids. We're disappointed by the weather but we're here and it's not pouring with rain, so we're having a great time.
“After the sideshows I'm going to have my favourite, which is a hot dog, and then I'm off to see the shearing,” he said.
The shearing, as always, entertained the vocal crowd. The open crown went to Hemi Braddick — his first open title — while locals had plenty to cheer about as Joel Henare added another woolhandling title to his impressive collection.
Gisborne district councillor Josh Wharehinga brought some of his extended whānau to the Show and said it had been “fantastic”.
Dog trainer Selwyn Skudder enjoyed seeing the dog trials and said the secret to success was putting in a lot of time at night to get them well trained.
“On the day it depends on the sheep and the weather. The main thing is to settle the sheep down,” he said.
Tolaga Bay's Leo Edginton and his dog Kim won the championship-deciding run-off of the trials with a score of 96.
Coffee and hot chocolate were the order of the day in the food and wine area as Trevor Shaskey and his band warmed up the crowd with a mix of popular covers.
The event wound up with Gisborne band Lazy Fifty whipping the crowd into a frenzy, playing a mix of classic rock and original material.
The beer and wine was flowing and the crowd was happy and mellow.
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