Season 57: FMG Young Farmer of the Year
East Coast Regional Final
Saturday 8 March 2025
Exam Venue: Room 2, UCOL Wairarapa Campus, 143 Chapel Street, Masterton
Venue: Solway Showgrounds, Corner of Fleet & York Streets, Masterton
Welcome to the East Coast Regional Final! On this page you'll find all information you need, but please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions.
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Health & Safety Induction
All supervisors, volunteers, module hosts and contestants over 13 must complete the health & safety induction before arriving on site, even if you have done so at previous events.
Timetable
Friday 7 March
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Module Set-up (Module Hosts ONLY) |
Practical Day |
| 5:00pm | Gear Check | Exam venue |
| 5:30pm | AgriBusiness Challenge | Exam venue |
Saturday 8 March
Please note - Practical Day timetable is subject to change based on tasks assigned by the committee
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 7:00am | Module Host briefing | FMG Marquee |
| 7:00am | Contestants arrive on site and go through loaned gear | Green Container |
| 7:45am | Contestant Briefing | FMG Marquee |
| 8:00am |
Practical Day begins (farmlet & modules) |
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| 10:00am | Head-to-head #1 | |
| 10:30am | Farmlet & modules continue | |
| 12:30pm |
Lunch (Lunch provided for contestants and module hosts) |
FMG marquee |
| 1:00pm | Head-to-head #2 | |
| 1:45pm | Practical Day concludes | |
| 3:15pm |
Closed rehearsal (no supporters allowed) |
Evening Show Venue |
| 3:45pm | Doors open | |
| 4:30pm | Evening Show begins | |
| 6:00pm | Dinner break | |
| 6:45pm | Prizegiving | |
| 7:30pm |
Evening Show concludes |
Register Tickets: Otago Southland Evening Show
Wingatui Racecourse, 285 Gladstone Road, Mosgiel
Please let us know if you no longer require your full allocation of tickets, as these can be given to the convening club to help cover costs.
Click "access hidden tickets" to enter your code.
Ticket registrations close on January 19th 2024.
FMG Young Farmer of the Year
If you win your Regional Final, you MUST be available for the Grand Final Workshop on 6-7 May 2025 in Christchurch. NZYF will cover the costs for this.
ACTION: Medical Disclosure
ACTION: Red Flag Rules
ACTION: Profile Information
WATCH: Chainsaw Safety Video
Gear List
Calculator (Friday Exam)
Watch
Ezepulls/crimp tool
Permanent wire strainer handle/tool
10mm drill bit
16 mm drill bit
16mm socket with impact driver attachment
19mm ring spanner
Shovel (spade is provided)
Chisel
Toolbelt (optional)
Steel cap boots
Tips & Tricks
Regional Finalist Guidelines
Coming Soon
Rules & Conditions of Entry
AgriKnowledge Question Exemplar
Prizes
Coming Soon
Evening Show Tickets
Contestants will receive a complimentary ticket to the Evening Show. This will include dinner, so please let us know of any dietary requirements.
Supporters will be required to register for tickets. A BBQ dinner and non-alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase on the evening - cash only.
This is a BYO event. IDs will be checked at the door.
Please register for tickets before 11:59pm on Sunday 2nd of March