NZ Plough 2010

Vintage

As this event is a world ploughing competition, we want to showcase as many makes and models of ploughs as possible, particularly those made in New Zealand.   (The NZ emphasis applies to all vintage machinery exhibits, not just ploughs).

Vintage entry form - click here
Information sheet - click here

Working demonstrations are of more  interest to the general public than static displays so there will be a ‘play paddock’ in which you can demonstrate your cultivation machinery..  We also hope to have a designated area where invited teams will compete in a horse ploughing event during the two days of national ploughing contests. 

The Hawkins family of Rangiora has confirmed its sawmill will be at NZ Plough 2010.  The sawmill is driven by two steam-powered traction engines.. John Scandrett of Invercargill has agreed to operate his Prony-brake, a device which measures horse power.  A weighted pulling sledge will also be available.

A highlight of the vintage programme will be wheat harvesting using machinery and practices common from the turn of the century to around 1940.  A small crop of autumn-sown wheat will be reaped with old binders, the sheaves stooked then carted on horse-drawn drays, wagons, trailers and trucks to be threshed.  This will be done in both a  wooden and a tin mill.. The threshed straw from the mill will be forked into two stationary Booth MacDonald  wire-tie balers.  

A 1918 Andrews and Beaven Empire chaff cutter will be put through its paces chaffing oat sheaves brought in for the occasion. New Zealanders, urban and rural, have an on-going love affair with vintage machinery of all kinds.  While official exhibits will be agriculture-related, the NZ Plough 2010 committee hopes owners of vintage cars and motor cycles will support the event and help create a fun day for people of all ages.

We look forward to your support.  Enquiries should be directed to Peter Ridge or Anthony Hampton, .
Joint conveners - NZ Plough 2010 Vintage Committee:

Anthony Hampton 
Mob               + 0064 27 436 5510,
Phone / Fax  + 0064 3 302 4849,
Email             J.A.Hamps@xtra.co.nz

Peter Ridge
Phone / Fax + 0064 3 302 1870
Email              pj.sj@farmside.co.nz