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AGRIKIDSNZ

Grand Final 2026

New Plymouth
2-4 July 2026


Get ready to witness the future of farming in action!

Our regional champions are gearing up for an action-packed showdown where they'll showcase their agricultural prowess in exciting challenges.

Join us as we crown the 2026 AgriKids Grand Champions and enjoy a day of entertainment, inspiration, and the joy of celebrating our future farming leaders!

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Our AgriKidsNZ Grand Finalists

The below teams have qualified at their Regional Final and will battle it out for the AgriKidsNZ 2026 title.

Otago Southland

  • The Southern Men: Slade Thwaites, Fletcher Duff and Lucian Webster from Northern Southland College

  • Limehills Young Farmers: Angus Officer, Will Riley and Hunter Legg from Limehills School

  • Limehills: Sam  Cairns, George Collie and Jack Howard from Limehills School

Aorangi

  • Beaconfield Redbands: Angus Ward, Tessa Croft and Hunter Clarke from Beaconfield School

  • AIS Farmers: Flynn Lovett, Flynn Chudleigh and Flynn Tait from Ashburton Intermediate School

  • Hinds Hustlers: Ebony Groves, James Sheppard and Sophie Sheppard from Hinds School

       

Tasman

  • Waikari Warriors: Rosie Barton, Max Beach and Fergus Butters from Waikari School

  • Broomfield Broncos: Arlo Knight, Jack Hope-Pearson and Nixon Keane from Broomfield School

  • Marlborough Musterers: Tom March, Louis Gorman and Tom Barker from Seddon School

Taranaki Manawatu

  • Hunterville Heroes: Jaxon Linn, Elsie Giesen and Rylee Huston from Hunterville School

  • Waituna Westerns: Ben Gallen, Sam Richardson and Ethel-Rose O'Brien from Waituna West School

  • Halcombe Black: Josh Addenbrooke, Louis Hansen and Hunter Lane from Halcombe School

East Coast
  • Tiko Terriors: Sid Trotter, George Cover and Hunter Bradley from Tikokino School
  • Argyll Ag: Bella Greer, William Greer and Richie Butler from Argyll East School
  • Sherwood Kids: Casey deMalmanche, Evie White and Scarlett Tyler from Sherwood School 
Waikato Bay of Plenty
  • Otewa Gumboot Gang: Jack Woodward, Isaac Wilson and Laura Connoly from Otewa School
  • Marotiri Moo-Crew: Annabel Shaw, Kate Brandao and Jacob Hargreaves from Marotiri School
  • Marotiri Merinos: Zara Waterworth,  Gabe Hilhorst and Harry Groves from Marotiri School
Northern
  • Northland Cowgirls: Devon Parry, Chloe Dickson and Stella Watts from Ngunguru School
  • Dairy Kings: Beau Parry, Tohu Harding and Jack Jeeves from Glenbervie School
  • Half the Kids: Lilla Anne Neumann, Margaret Ellen Neumann and Anita Lesley Neumann from Waiotira Primary School
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Thursday: Opening Ceremony

All Contestants are invited to the opening ceremony. It's a great way to meet others, and get excited about the weekend ahead!    

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Friday: Practical Day

Come along for all the action! AgriKidsNZ, FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year and FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contests compete alongside each other through their practical challenges.
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Friday Night: Junior Awards

Friday night we will see our top five FMG Junior teams in the Face-Off quiz and find out our FMG Junior Young Farmers of the Year and AgriKidsNZ Champions for 2026! 
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Thursday: Opening Ceremony

All Contestants are invited to the opening ceremony. It's a great way to meet others, and get excited about the weekend ahead!    

View Event Info

Friday: Practical Day

Come along for all the action! AgriKidsNZ, FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year and FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contests compete alongside each other through their practical challenges.
View Event Info

Friday Night: Junior Awards

Friday night we will see our top five FMG Junior teams in the Face-Off quiz and find out our FMG Junior Young Farmers of the Year and AgriKidsNZ Champions for 2026! 
View Event Info

The Challenges

AgriQuiz

Contestants will compete together through a short quiz to test their knowledge of the food and fibre sector.

Race-Off

Each team will complete a fast-paced Race-Off with multiple agricultural-based challenges. 

Modules

All teams will make their way through seven, 10-minute modules hosted by our sponsors and supporters. 
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