2026 Waikato Regional Information
Entrant Info/Launch Event: Farmsource, Cambridge @6pm | 6th Oct 2025 |
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Entrant & Sponsor Event: Brandt, Cambridge @ 6pm | 5th Feb 2026 |
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Preliminary Judging Dates | |
Dairy Trainee of the Year - Skills Day | 2-4 Feb |
Dairy Manager of the Year | 3-5 Feb |
Share Farmer of the Year | 3-5 Feb |
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Finals Judging Dates | |
Dairy Trainee of the Year | 17 Feb |
Dairy Manager of the Year | 17-19 Feb |
Share Farmer of the Year | 17-19 Feb |
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Regional Awards Dinner | 04 March 2026 |
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Winners Field Day | 24 March 2026 |
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NZDIA Alumni Function | June 2026 |

