Upper Northern: District Contest Info

Saturday 29th November

Location: 4929 Mangakahia Road, Awarua
Convenor: Natalie Lynch & Grant Shaw
On-the-day contact: Kyall Thompson & Michael Buttery 

TIMELINE

Arrive 0900.

4929 Mangakahia Road, Awarua

There is 16 contestants and 15 modules, so each contestant will have a couple of stand down modules during their round. 

Round 1

Please arrive on site by 9:00am for your 9:15am Contestant Briefing. 

MAP 

Please see below for directions to the District Event venue. Please also be aware this is a working farm so take care when arriving. 

4929 Mangakahia Road, Awarua

ITEMS TO ACTION

Please go through the below documents and complete the Health and Safety Induction and Waiver of Liability before arriving to the contest. You won't be able to compete until you've done so.

• Health & Safety Induction
• Waiver of Liability
• Rules & Conditions of Entry
• Chainsaw Safety (video below)

CLOTHING

Each contestant will receive a Bushbuck shirt and FMG hat to wear. You must wear these at all times while competing, however feel free to layer to stay warm. Please wear plain black shorts or trousers without any visible logos (it's fine to cover them up with black tape)

Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Every person on site must wear closed-toed shoes. 

GEAR LIST

Work Boots, sunblock. 

PRIZES

As the Northern Region is hosting two district events, the top 4 contestants from the Upper Northern District will receive a cash prize and qualify to compete at the Regional Final. 

MEDIA

We'll be taking photos and videos throughout the day to use for marketing purposes. Please let the NZYF staff member on site know if you do not want to be in any photos or videos.

CONTACT

If you need to get in touch with us, please email events@youngfarmers.co.nz.

You must let us know ASAP if you're no longer able to compete.