Home / New ZealandShow draws crowds on busy summer weekendBy Kelli Hooks, kelli.hooks@age.co.nzWairarapa Times-Age·17 Feb, 2013 06:15 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditMasterton's 146th Masterton A&P; Show was well received during a big weekend for events in Wairarapa.Show manager Ally O'Neill said numbers were slightly down compared with previous years."We're only down marginally. We normally get seven to eight thousand over the two days. [We've had] maybe 300 less. "We've been happy with the weekend, considering how much activity has been in the Wairarapa this weekend," Mr O'Neill said. The Joe Lumsden Rough Riders Stunt Show was popular, attracting a large crowd.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The final section of the gate-to-plate, with the judging of lamb dishes cooked by local chefs, also had high spectator numbers.There was cattle and sheep judging and equestrian events.The Champion of Champions for show jumping was Alana Clapperton.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Mr O'Neill said while he was pleased with how the weekend had gone, he would like to see improved organisation of events in the future. "There were so many other events competing with us, it needs to be better co-ordinated," he said.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandPolice arrest shoplifters accused of $250k theft spreeNew ZealandHow Gisborne plans to engage youth voters in the local body electionsNew ZealandCredit card scam involved nearly 1500 stolen identitiesSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
