Canterbury Royal A&P Show returns at full strength

Thursday 13 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 9:46am

In this story Christchurch City Council, Event Hire

The 162nd annual Canterbury Agricultural & Pastoral Show is being held over three days from Thursday to Saturday. After being scaled back last year, the event has returned with a prestigious royal title and a new Wool Zone feature. Thousands of people are expected to attend the festival.

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1. The PressThu 13 Nov 2025, 4:00am

   Canterbury shearer taking on nation’s best at royal A&P show (opens in new tab)

   • Wool takes centre stage at Canterbury’s Royal A&P Show (opens in new tab) Thu 13 Nov 2025, 4:00am
2. RNZThu 13 Nov 2025, 5:01am

   Canterbury A&P show to return with 'full strength' and royal status (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 13 Nov 2025, 9:23am

   Prestigious new title as Canterbury A&P Show returns (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 13 Nov 2025, 9:46am

   Canterbury A&P show returns with ‘full strength’ and royal status (opens in new tab)