World Congress of Coloured Sheep – an Update

Registrations for the 10th World Congress on Coloured Sheep are still open and will remain so right up till the week preceding the congress. The only thing we cannot guarantee at that point in time is accommodation costs.

The cancelation of the New Zealand Show raised some initial concerns. They have however committed to running the livestock competitions. We await confirmation of the format and what days it will run. We will adapt our programming accordingly. The main disappointment is that the registrants will not be able to partake in the wider events that the show would normally offer.

We are currently looking for contents for the goodies bags. We would like them to be sheep related. If you have any ideas please contact a member of the congress team, via the email address below. Closer to the time we will be looking for volunteers to be available to welcome our international visitors.

We are still looking for people to present ‘papers’ at the congress. There has been some misunderstanding as to what constitutes a paper. It may or may not have an academic slant. If you think you have a topic that has interest and relevance then we would be really happy to include you. A reminder that you will have 20 minutes to present and then 10 minutes for questions and answers.

Post-Congress South Island Bus Tour

Starting on Saturday 16th November and leaving from Christchurch you will be blown away as we travel down the central South Island scenic route heading towards Queenstown. Weather permitting you will get panoramic views of iconic sites such as Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (New Zealand’s highest mountain).

Throughout the tour we will visit both coloured and white sheep studs to explore the initiatives that are being used to advance quality wool production as well as highlighting many of the leading breeds in the coloured sheep industry.
You will have a free day in Queenstown allowing you to take part in any of the traditional tourist activities that Central Otago offers you. The bravest of you may even take on a bungy jump.

We then move over to the east coast, travelling as far south as Gore. Heading north again we spend a night in Oamaru, well known for its sandstone architecture, historic precinct, and steam punk.

It is then homeward bound back to Christchurch with one last coloured sheep visit on the way.

See also South Island Bus Tour Itinerary

Contact email

congress24@colouredsheep.org.nz