Another successful Dannevirke A&P show

William and Elizabeth Omundsen (four-year-old twins) want daddy (Paul) and mummy (Isobelle) to buy this Landini Tractor from Lancaster Tractors, left.

Several sunny days drew a large crowd, all paying $8 at the gate, to visit the 107th Dannevirke A&P Show.

While Friday was quiet, the shearing and equestrian invasion bolstered gate takings.

On Saturday, visitors were undeterred by the morning wind with a bite to it, but were grateful for it in the afternoon as temperatures rose.

Sunday was so hot in Arena 4 competitors in the Showing events were grateful for the shade provided by the mature trees, according to Wendy Collin.

Caterers did a roaring trade providing food and ice-creams as the public inspected the different venues.

More ventured over to the cattle and beef area than before with the new events.

A steady flow inspected the trades' exhibits, children delighting in getting into the cabs of large vehicles like the Tararua Alliance grader, and parents gaining information about water systems, tool racks, show specials, the latest farm technology and the latest model cars.

All the sectional bosses were thrilled with the response of exhibitors, competitors and spectators and Brian Beale as President of the A&P Association was a very happy man.

"It is all about innovation," he said.

"There has to be something new each year and thank goodness my committee keeps coming up with great ideas."

Former President Doug Isaacson is full of praise for the A&P Association committee. He commends the variety of activities the show offers in such a compact and well maintained showgrounds.

He commended the early organisers who planted so many trees and supports the multiple use of the grounds, such as the Wheels with Attitude show the previous weekend.

He said Dannevirke's A&P show thrives when many around the country are struggling.