Whangārei A&P Show in pictures

Jackie Broughton uses whatever comes to hand to move on some sheep, even winners' ribbons.

Visitors to Whangārei A&P Show experienced a little bit country, a little bit town, and Northland at its rural best. A little light rain on Saturday morning gave way to blazing sunshine and several people remarked the show's demonstrations, contests and oodles of fun provided a fantastic family day out. Northern Advocate chief photographer John Stone caught some action.

The sheep racing with teddy bears as jockeys proved an extremely popular event.

Campbell Hasties from Kaukapakapa goes all out for the Innes Davidson Memorial axe chopping title.

Taking the jump is Joana Bullock from Aharoa, near Warkworth, on Chevy.

Colourful characters Axel the Wolf, aka Ruby Sanders, left, and Teja Flowers ready with the brolly.

Smartly dressed Haurua Laurence-Bade, 5, from Whangārei leading Spider, a 6-year-old miniature horse.

Six-year-old Deizhon-Rythem Morarty-Fenton goes for a spin.