Taranaki Manawatu: District Contest Info

Saturday 1st November

Location: Egmont (Hāwera) A&P Showgrounds 
Convenors: Rebecca Spindler
On-the-day contact: Sara Luckman

There will be a coffee cart on site and a BBQ lunch. 

ROUND ALLOCATION

Please arrive at 9:00am for your modules starting at 9:30. There will be 12 modules, so two stand-down periods for all contestants - this will be explained further during your briefing. 

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)

PARKING

All attendees please enter through the Maire Street entrance to the showgrounds. 

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

Please bring an ATV helmet.

There is drinkable water available if your require your drink bottle to be refilled. If you feel you may get hungry please bring snacks. 

PRIZES

The top 8 contestants will receive a cash prize and will 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.