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.

WARD 1 - NORTHLAND

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’

WARD 2 - WAIKATO

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’

WARD 3 - BAY OF PLENTY

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: 

WARD 4 - TARANAKI

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

WARD 5 - HAWKES BAY / MANAWATU / WAIRARAPA

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

WARD 6 - NELSON / MARLBOROUGH / GOLDEN BAY

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

WARD 7 - CANTERBURY / WESTLAND

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’

WARD 8 - OTAGO / SOUTHLAND

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’