Little River A&P Show
2023-01-21 09:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Awa-Iti Domain, Little River., Christchurch Akaroa Road, Little River, Banks Peninsula, 7591
The Mid Canterbury branch is holding a trade stand at the Little River A&P Show to promote our branch and membership. If any members would like to bring knitwear, yarn or fleeces to sell, please do so.
For our new members there will be a tear drop banner outside our marquee, where the other trade stalls are situated. Keep a lookout for it and introduce yourselves to our members who will be manning the site. You will be most welcome.
You can also view coloured fleeces in the Community Hall after judging (about midday) and coloured sheep will be in the sheep yards across the Western Valley Road. A great day out with lots of activity to see. and the weather is always nice.
See you there!

NZBCSBA New Zealand Sale
2023-01-28 10:30 - 17:00 | Waimate A&P Showgrounds, 26 Hakataramea Highway, Waimate, 7979, New Zealand
The sheep presented for sale will be subject to veterinary and breed inspection, and all vendors are members of the Black & Coloured Sheep Breeders Association of NZ.
A sheep must be penned by 9.00 am, viewing starts at 10.30 am, and the auction starts at 12 noon.
Afternoon Programme
At the completion of the sale you are invited to an afternoon of activities at
Stuart and Sue Albrey’s farm. Hopefully there will be something for everyone. The open day will focus on animal health relevant to sheep breeding. This will be followed by a BYO barbecue. Please bring meat and a salad/desert. We look forward to seeing you there.
Address – 176 Campbells Road. Follow the map and you shouldn’t go wrong. In case you do, ring us on 03 689 2704 or 027 4342737.
To see the sheep available for purchase see the Sale Catalogue 2023 .

New Zealand Black and Coloured Sheep Sale
2023-01-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Waimate A&P Showgrounds, 26 Hakataramea Highway, Waimate, 7979, New Zealand
Sale commences at 12 noon. Entries for sheep to be sold close 19th January. All sheep for sale must be penned before 9am on the day of the sale, and viewing commences at 10.30am. Overnight grazing can be arranged. please contact Stuart Albrey, the event organiser (see below).
Vendors must be members of the BCSBA but the sale is open to the public and anyone can purchase sheep.
For more information please see our Sale-Entry-Form-2023
After the sale there will be a field day at the home of Stuart and Sue Albrey, with the theme of animal health, following by a barbecue – bring your own food.
Technology willing, parts of the sale will be live-streamed on the BCSBA Facebook page.

South Canterbury/Waitaki Branch AGM
2023-03-15 18:00 - 21:30 | Makikihi Hotel, 36 Waimate Highway, RD 8, Makikihi, Waimate, 7978, New Zealand
All welcome. Numbers to Sue at s.s.albrey@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 6892604 by Friday 10th March please.

Manawatu Branch BCSBA AGM
2023-03-19 10:30 - 15:00 | 437 Fitzherbert East Road. Aokautere, 437 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere, 4471, New Zealand
Bring finger food for shared lunch afterwards.

46th Annual Conference & AGM
2023-04-20 10:00 - 2023-04-23 10:00 | Distinction Hotel & Conference Centre, Cuba St, Palmerston North, New Zealand
The Manawatu Branch warmly invites you to join us at “our place” in April 2023. We look forward to welcoming you.
For more details about the conference see:

The original invitation document
The December Conference Update
Information about booking accommodation
Conference registration and entry forms 2023

Lamb Walk in South Canterbury
2023-10-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Home of Stuart and Sue Albrey, 176 Campbells Road, Waimate, South Canterbury, 7979, New Zealand
Meet at the Albrey’s for a pot luck lunch starting at midday.

North Island Sale of Sheep 2024
2024-01-13 | Dannevirke A & P Showgrounds, 310 High Street, Dannevirke, 4930, New Zealand
Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders’ Association of New Zealand (BCSBA NZ)
Saturday 13 January, 2024, Dannevirke Showgrounds.
Sale commences at 11:45am. Sheep must be penned on site by 9:00am for inspection.
Vendors must be members of the BCSBA. Members of the public are welcome to purchase sheep.
Registrations of sheep for sale will close on Friday 22nd December 2023.
For More Details See Also:
Information for Vendors and Purchasers
Registration Form for Sheep for Sale
Please print a copy of the catalogue and bring it with you. It will print as A4, or you can use these instructions to print as an A5 booklet.
CATALOGUE OF SHEEP FOR SALE 2024

New Zealand Black and Coloured Sheep Sale
2024-02-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Waimate A&P Showgrounds, 26 Hakataramea Highway, Waimate, 7979, New Zealand
Sale commences at midday. Sheep must be penned on site by 9:00am for inspection. Overnight grazing available, please enquire with Stuart, phone: 0274342737 email : s.s.albrey@xtra.co.nz.
Vendors must be members of the BCSBA. Members of the public are welcome to purchase sheep.
Entries for sheep for sale close 19th January 2024.
For More Details See Also:
Information for vendors and purchasers, and entry form for sheep for sale
Catalogue of sheep for sale
Please print a copy of the catalogue and bring it with you. It has been formatted to print on A4 paper and will easily fold into an A5 booklet.
Afternoon Programme
At the completion of the sale you are invited to an afternoon of activities at Stuart and Sue Albrey’s farm. Hopefully there will be something for everyone. Watch this space for the topics to be covered at the Open Day.
This will be followed by a BYO barbecue and drinks with the usual frivolity. Please bring meat and a salad/desert.
We look forward to seeing you there.

An afternoon with Heather Woods
2024-02-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Urban Revival Cafe, 42 Silverstream Boulevard, Kaiapoi, 7691, New Zealand
Heather Woods (North Canterbury ) would like some advice on how to use her fleeces. Heather runs a flock of commercial Texals, some pet Gotlands and Gotland /Valais sheep. It should be an interesting afternoon with our crafters who may have different ideas. Heather’s son also owns the Tiny Homes production site on the property which we may get to have a look at.
We will have lunch at the Urban Revival Cafe on Silverstream Boulevard at 12 noon and then travel to Heather’s place which is just around the corner. Georgie Fairless will need to book a table at the cafe so please let her know if you intend to come before Thursday 22nd. She needs names and numbers.

South Canterbury/Waitaki Branch AGM
2024-03-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Makikihi Hotel, 36 Waimate Highway, RD 8, Makikihi, Waimate, 7978, New Zealand
Join us for dinner and the meeting at Makikihi Hotel
Any queries contact Pip on 0274396000

Mid Canterbury Branch AGM
2024-03-17 11:30 - 17:00 | Home of Karen and Leo Ponsonby, 155 Burnham School Rd, Rolleston, 7678, New Zealand
Please bring a lunch plate to share, plates and cutlery, ideas for field days, and minutes of last AGM meeting if you have them. The meeting is at 1 pm.
If you have not been to a meeting/field day yet you will find we are all friendly, with lots of information and stories to tell and looking forward to meeting new members.

47th Annual Conference & AGM
2024-04-18 09:00 - 2024-04-20 22:30 | Scenic Hotel Marlborough, 65 Alfred Street,, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
The Nelson Branch warmly invites you to join us at the Scenic Hotel Marlborough, Blenheim, in April 2024.
For more information see our Conference 2024 brochure

A morning of fleece frolics
2024-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Scenic Hotel Marlborough, 65 Alfred Street,, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
The Nelson branch of the Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders’ Association invites all wool and craft enthusiasts to a
morning of fleece frolics – and the opportunity to BUY fleeces from the National Fleece Competition!
Loretta Sloan – many times WOW entrant and a well known fibre artist, speaking about her felting creations and inspiration, and Catherine Jane who will speak about using the judging card to inform your choice of fleece. Catherine will be available to help select your special fleece, if required. Also on view (some for sale) will be our open class of a hand-held toy and our other national competitions – sheepskins, handcraft and photography.
$5 per person inc. tea or coffee
For more information see also You’re invited

Wool Preparation Afternoon - South Canterbury/Waitaki
2024-07-14 13:30 - 17:00 | Home of Stuart and Sue Albrey, 176 Campbells Road, Waimate, South Canterbury, 7979, New Zealand
This afternoon will demonstrate and discuss the preparation of fleece for handcraft purposes, and for entering into A&P Shows and other competitions.

Fleece Preparation Before and After Shearing
2024-07-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Home of Karen and Leo Ponsonby, 155 Burnham School Rd, Rolleston, 7678, New Zealand
The Mid-Canterbury branch of the BCSBA is hosting an open day with the theme of preparing your fleeces before and after shearing, and how to look after your precious fleeces once shorn

Crutching your sheep and keeping them clean all year round.
Avoiding shed stain by yarding your sheep the day before shedding
Separate individual fleeces after shearing, using newspaper, frost cloth or sheets
Learn how to skirt, weigh, and clean your fleeces ready for showing, selling or your own crafting.

Our members have a wealth of knowledge, and will offer hands-on teaching. Find out what a judge or customer is looking for.
You may bring up to two of your own up to fleeces to be shown how to handle them.

North Island Sale of Sheep 2025
2025-01-11 | Dannevirke A & P Showgrounds, 310 High Street, Dannevirke, 4930, New Zealand
Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders’ Association of New Zealand (BCSBA NZ)
Saturday 11 January, 2025, Dannevirke Showgrounds.
Viewing commences10:00am.
Sale commences at 11:00am.
Sheep must be penned on site by 9:00am for inspection.
Vendors must be members of the BCSBA. Members of the public are welcome to purchase sheep.Sale Catalogue NI sale 2025
Registrations of sheep for sale will close on Monday 23rd December 2024.
For More Details See Also:
INFORMATION FOR VENDORS AND PURCHASERS 2025
CATALOGUE OF SHEEP FOR SALE 2025

South Island Sheep Sale, Waimate Show Grounds
2025-01-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Waimate A&P Showgrounds, 26 Hakataramea Highway, Waimate, 7979, New Zealand
Auction

Sheep need to be penned by 9am.
Viewing starts at 10.30am.
Sale commences at midday.

Catalogue of Sheep For Sale
South Island Sale Catalogue 2025
Post Sale Field Day and Barbecue
To be held at the home of Stuart and Sue Albrey, 176 Campbells Road, Waimate. Theme to be confirmed. BYO for the barbecue.

South Canterbury Branch AGM, 19 February.
2025-02-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Makikihi Hotel, 36 Waimate Highway, RD 8, Makikihi, Waimate, 7978, New Zealand
Meet at the Makikihi hotel at 6pm for dinner. The meeting will follow.

48th Annual Conference and AGM
2025-04-03 - 2025-04-05 | Napier Sailing Club, 63 West Quay, Ahuriri,, Napier, 4110, New Zealand
For more details see BCSBA Conference 2025 Programme

North Island Black and Coloured Sheep Sale 2026
2026-01-10 | Dannevirke A & P Showgrounds, 310 High Street, Dannevirke, 4930, New Zealand
Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders’ Association of New Zealand (BCSBA NZ)
Saturday 10 January, 2026, Dannevirke Showgrounds.
Viewing commences at 10:00am.
Sale commences at 11:00am.
Sheep must be penned on site by 9:00am for inspection.
Vendors must be members of the BCSBA. Members of the public are welcome to purchase sheep.
Registrations of sheep for sale will close on Tuesday 30th December 2025.
Catalogue and information below:
View the catalogue online
Download the catalogue: BCSBANZ North Island Sale Catalogue 2026
INFORMATION FOR VENDORS-PURCHASERS 2026

2026 South Island Black and Coloured Sheep Sale
2026-01-31 12:00 - 15:00 | South Canterbury A&P Showgrounds, Waimate, 26 Hakataramea Highway, Waimate, 7979
This sale has a comprehensive catalogue of breeds with romney, polwarth, merino, and corriedale animals available.
Comprising of:
16 Ewe Lambs
7 Two tooth Ewes
2 Mixed age Ewes
8 Two tooth Rams
Details:
Sheep penned by 9.00
Viewing from 10.30
Sheep are available for purchase both onsite and online.
We are excited to announce that we will be using “ Yourbid “ as our online selling platform. Follow the link below and you will be
there. At the link you can view the catalogue and videos of each sheep on offer.
https://www.yourbid.co.nz/sales/2026-south-island-black-and-coloured-sheep-sale
After the sale there will be an afternoon Field Day hosted by Stuart and Sue Albrey, at 176 Campbells Road, Waimate. Theme will be Breed Characteristics. Barbecue to follow – BYO.

49th Annual Conference and AGM
2026-04-16 10:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00
The Southland branch of the BCSBANZ warmly invites you to Gore for the 49th Annual Conference and AGM, to be held at the Croydon Lodge Hotel 16th- 18th April 2026.
The National Fleece, Handcraft Fleece, Sheepskin, Handcraft and Photograph competitions will be held as usual, along with the annual bus trip on the Friday. We look forward to welcoming you to the Scenic South. Come and enjoy our Southern hospitality.
For more details please see our BCSBA Conference 2026 Programme.
