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.
Convener: Rachel Alexander
Ph: 027 476 0091
E-mail: g.alex.moo@xtra.co.nz
Post entries to: 3189 Mangakahia Road, RD 2, Whangarei 0172
Proposed judging date: TBC
Entry close off date: TBC
Judge: TBC
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: Northland Branch, 02 0494 0082105 00, Ref: ‘Surname/Semex’
Convener: Duncan Pipe
Ph: 027 264 9527
E-mail: pipeduncan@hotmail.com
Post entry to: 511 Pencarrow Road, RD 3, Hamilton 3283
Proposed judging date: 13, 16, 17 February 2023
Entry close off date: 30 January 2023
Judge: Peter Gilbert
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: Waikato Branch, 06 0317 0041978 00, Ref: ‘Surname/Semex’
Convener: Robert Cleland
Ph: 021 177 6230
E-mail: p.schnuriger@farmside.co.nz
Post entry to: Secretary S Schnuriger 1173 Waikite Valley Road, RD 1, Rotorua 3077
Proposed judging date: 9-10 February 2023
Entry close off date: 1 Feburary 2023
Judge: Luke Gilbert
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details:
Convener: Jamie Taylor
Ph: 027 310 3149
E-mail: donnamanley64@msn.com
Post entry to: 1108 Auroa Road, RD 28, Hawera 4678
Proposed judging date: TBC
Entry close off date: 7 February 2023
Judge: T O’Connor
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: Taranaki Branch, 15 3951 0419505 00, Ref: Surname/Semex
Convener: Emma Kelsen
Ph: 027 322 0292
E-mail: lakeviewholsteins@hotmail.com
Proposed judging date: 13-15 February 2023
Post entry to: 711 Laws Road, RD 8, Dannevirke 4978
Entry close off date: 8 February 2023
Judge: Nick Gilbert
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: E Kelsen, 01 0671 0046595 00, Ref: Surname/Semex
Convener: Gregory Woolley
Ph: 027 309 3836
Proposed judging date: 8-9 February 2023
Entry close off date: 3 February 2023
Judge: Peter Sherriff
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: Marlborough Friesian Breeds Club, 11-7500-0010215-11, Ref: Surname/Semex
Convener: John Wakelin
Ph: 03 313 6202
Email: wakelin.family@xtra.co.nz
Post entry to: 179 Springbank Road, RD 1, Rangiora 7471
Proposed judging date: 15-17 February 2023
Entry close off date: 31 January 2023
Judge: L McKay, Australia
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: Canterbury Branch, 03 1592 0082699 00, Ref: ‘Surname/Semex’
Convener: Ashleigh Sinclair
Ph: 027 350 4772
E-mail: holsteinfriesiansouthland@gmail.com
Post entry to: 75 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710
Proposed judging date: 17-19 February 2023
Entry close off date: 31 January 2023
Judge: M Jenkins
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
Bank details: Southland Branch, 03 1750 0111513 00, Ref: ‘Surname/Semex’