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All the fun at the Hawke's Bay Royal A&P Show

Hastings Leader
24 Oct, 2018 12:00 AMQuick Read

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Hawke's Bay A &P Royal Show, Hastings.

Hawke's Bay A &P Royal Show, Hastings.

There were ferris wheels, prize pets and even the odd wētā at this year's Royal A&P Show. HBToday photographer Warren Buckland was at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds to capture the action.

Year 8 Eskdale School student student Jac Dalton,  makes a hand print on art work at the show.
Year 8 Eskdale School student student Jac Dalton, makes a hand print on art work at the show.
Maurice Beatson, Dannevirke, rides again at the Hawke's Bay A and P Royal Show, Hastings.
Maurice Beatson, Dannevirke, rides again at the Hawke's Bay A and P Royal Show, Hastings.
George Pickney 4 of Napier gets close to a male Hawke's Bay tree weta. Hawke's Bay A&P Show
George Pickney 4 of Napier gets close to a male Hawke's Bay tree weta. Hawke's Bay A&P Show
Hawke's Bay A&P Society president Simon Collin checks out the cattle on display at this year's show.
Hawke's Bay A&P Society president Simon Collin checks out the cattle on display at this year's show.
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Warren Riddle Hawke's Bay wins the single saw competition, Hawke's Bay A&P Show
Warren Riddle Hawke's Bay wins the single saw competition, Hawke's Bay A&P Show
Colin Watson Paul, Hastings shearing contractor helps Sally Jackson shear a sheep against Rowland Smith of Maraekakaho current NZ champion.
Colin Watson Paul, Hastings shearing contractor helps Sally Jackson shear a sheep against Rowland Smith of Maraekakaho current NZ champion.

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