The Bay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Association

Est. 1842.

The Bay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show is the oldest agricultural Show in New Zealand with the first Show being held in New Zealand in The Bay of Islands in 1842. In its early days the Show rotated to different towns in the region but has been based at Waimate North for several decades now, in picturesque grounds, behind the Waimate North Mission House. The Show attracts around 7,000 visitors each year.

The Showgrounds are available to hire for weddings, community events and equestrian events.

The 2024 Show.

Proudly sponsored by G.J. Gardner

This years Show took place on the 9th of November 2024.

Become a Member of the Association

We’ve been a part of our community for a really long time. We’d love you to join us! Membership costs $30.00 for the year. Once you have completed the form, our Show Secretary will be in touch with you regarding payment.

Weddings at the Showgrounds.

Keep up to date with us on social media.

The 2024 Equestrian & Livestock results are now live! You can view them here: https://www.bayofislandsshow.co.nz/2024-results Congratulations to all those who placed! #bayofislandsshow
If you are wanting to see some epic photographs from our Equestrian classes, check out @montello_photography!
We want to see your photos! Whether its the great day out, your equestrian photos, dog trials, the food, we want to see it all! If you are posting competition photos, share your results with them so that we know who you are! Please note, if you do
Carparking is FREE at the Show - do not park on the road! #bayofislandsshow
We will NOT be live-streaming the 2024 Show, please do not click on any links posted on our page or in our event. Please report any spam links, please report anyone claiming to be us. Scammers suck, report them. #bayofislandsshow
No dogs are permitted in the Showgrounds, including on Show day. Whilst we are sure that your dog is very well-behaved, we do not allow dogs on site. We have horses and cattle on site, and are in a Kiwi-zone. The only allowance is that we allow serv
Entries for Hall exhibits close tomorrow morning! Make sure you check out the Hall exhibitions! Doors open at 11am! #bayofislandsshow

Camping

New Zealand Motorhome & Caravan Association members are welcome at any time to camp. All others must phone the Show Secretary. Please note, we have a maximum stay of 10 days within a 31 day period (one month).

No dogs are permitted in the Showgrounds.

Whilst we are sure that your dog is very well-behaved, we do not allow dogs on site. We have horses and cattle on site, and are in a Kiwi-zone. The only allowance is that we allow service dogs on site, and those competing in dog trials. This includes camping and horse trucks. 

No exceptions.