This annual competition is aimed at attracting entries from members and non-members alike to promote the Holstein Friesian breed. Individual cows are judged on type at their home property in natural conditions without being fitted or halter led. Six in-milk age groups classes are open to all Holstein Friesian cattle.
Breeders enter their cattle for regional judging. The top two animals in each class in each region then move on to the national competition to compete for the Champion and Reserve Champion titles for each class. The top animals are judged again by a national judge with the results announced at the Holstein Friesian New Zealand Annual Conference.
See below for Convenor details for your area.
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Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: Northland Branch, 02 0494 0082105 00, Ref: ‘Surname/Semex’
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Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: Waikato Branch, 06 0317 0041978 00, Ref: ‘Surname/Semex’
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Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: ANZ 06-0453-0063899 -00. Ref: Surname/Semex
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Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: Taranaki Branch, 15-3951-0419505-00, Ref: Surname/Semex
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Proposed judging date: 9-11 February 2026
Entry close off date: TBC
Judge: Dean Fullerton
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: E Kelsen, 01 0671 0046595 00, Ref: Surname/Semex
Convener: John Wakelin
Ph: 027 629 5381
E-mail: thewakelins2022@gmail.com
Post entries to: 844 Oxford Road, RD 1, Rangiora 7471
Proposed judging date: TBC
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Judge: John Gardiner, Australia
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: Canterbury Branch, 03 1592 0082699 00, Ref: ‘Surname/Semex’
Convener: Ashleigh Cummings
Ph: 027 350 4772
E-mail: holsteinfriesiansouthland@gmail.com
Post entry to: 685 Wyndham Road, RD4, Gore 9774
Proposed judging date: 20, 21 & 22 February 2026
Entry close off date: TBC
Judge: Bradley Parkes
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: Southland Branch, 03-1750-0111513-00, Ref: ‘Surname/Semex’