The history of Whangarei A & P Society dates back to 1877 when it was originally known as the Whangarei Farmers Club. The intervening years have seen many changes, but the objectives remain the same. Whangarei A & P Society has a proud history of promoting agricultural and pastoral interests and is the largest A & P show north of Auckland. It is the jewel in Northland’s agricultural and entertainment crown, and continues to build on a long and successful reputation of bringing the country to town.

The Society is a not for profit organisation and is registered as a Charitable Trust.  It is incorporated under the Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Act.  We have a strong membership base and anyone is eligible to become a member.

The Society is run by an Executive Committee (or Board), who are duly elected officers from within the membership, along with the Society’s Patron, who is a committed supporter of the organisation.  The head of the Board is known as the Society’s President.  There are up to eight Executive Members including the President, Vice President and Treasurer.

The rules for the operation of the Society are contained in the Society’s Constitution, which forms the basis of the Society’s operating procedures.  Overriding these are the rules of New Zealand’s Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Act.

Membership of Whangarei Agricultural & Pastoral Society is open to anyone who supports the aims and objectives of the Society.  Apart from payment of the nominal annual Membership fee, Members’ responsibilities are voluntary and can range from a casual interest in the Society, to supporting or helping with the annual A&P Show.

• Admission Ticket to Whangarei A&P Show, first Saturday, every December.
• Free Members Dinner at the Annual General Meeting held at the Barge Showgrounds Events Centre, at the end of August, each year.

• Discount of up to $250 on Venue Hire for the Barge Showgrounds Events Centre
• $15,000 Scholarship opportunity for secondary school age Members, or children of Members, to apply for Whangarei A & P Scholarship.
• Regular email newsletters and Show updates.
• Invites to members events throughout the year.