Ayrshire New Zealand

Welcome to Ayrshire New Zealand

The New Zealand Ayrshire Association (Inc), known as Ayrshire New Zealand, is an Incorporated Society representing approx 380 Ayrshire breeders in New Zealand. The offices of Ayrshire New Zealand are located in Hamilton (central North Island) at the site of Livestock Improvement Corporation. The office is staffed Monday to Friday and members and visitors are always welcome to call at the office.

The Association is divided into 9 wards geographically, each ward represented by a Director. The Board of Directors is headed by the President. Ayrshire New Zealand is also the parent body to 16 Ayrshire clubs nationwide. An annual Meeting is held each year in June at varying locations. All members are invited to attend.

Youth Achiever Competition

After a very successful inaugural competition, entry is now open in the 2009/10 Ayrshire Youth Achiever Competition. Youth in 3 age groups compete by earning points for show, club and farm based activities to earn great cash prizes.

For more information and your entry form see Youth Competition entry

New Member Competition

Are you wanting to join the Association? All new members who have registered a stud name from 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2009 go into the draw for an ET voucher from Ova Achievers.

Be in to win and complete your membership online now.

Centenary Conference items still available

A limited number of Centenary Conference memorabilia is still available. First in first served - so be quick!

Centenary Polo Shirts $35

Number Plate surrounds $10 per pair

Wine glasses $8 each

Conference Satchels $22

All prices include GST, post & packaging will also be charged. This can be charged to your membership account.

To order contact Pam Allison pallison@ayrshire.org.nz

2009 PGG Wrightson All New Zealand Photo Competition

Results are now available - see the Photo Competition page

Centenary Book

This prestigious publication covering the first 100 years of the New Zealand Ayrshire Association is now available for purchase. This 104 page full colour book includes a full history of the Association and will become a collectors item in years to come. Priced at only $25.00 plus GST, order your copy now by contacting pallison@ayrshire.org.nz.

Limited copies available