Story: Northland region

Whangārei A & P show

Whangārei A & P show

A & P (agricultural and pastoral) shows are often social highlights in New Zealand’s rural communities, and Northland is no exception. Here Reuben Carter of the Opononi Axemen’s Club strikes his final blow in the Two Man Standing Chop Butcher’s Block event at the 2002 Whangārei A & P show.

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Claudia Orange, 'Northland region - Leisure and sport', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/7634/whangarei-a-p-show (accessed 28 March 2024)

Story by Claudia Orange, updated 1 May 2015