The annual Apiti Show was a recent big event for the northern Manawatu. Saturday the 23^rd February turned out to be “one out of the box” for this busy, well attended day. Ross (Jock) Bielski was the compere, and I must say, did a sterling job. There were volunteers a plenty from those taking money at the gate to those taking entries. It was a time for shearers to compete, and not just those from Apiti, like Russell Knight, but also big time shearers such as David Fagin, Murray Henderson, Dave Buick, Roland Smith, Dion King, Cam Ferguson and John Kirkpatrick. They came from far and wide with a very enthusiastic audience to cheer them on.  The wool handlers also had their time to display their skills, including Apiti’s very own talented Ronnie Goss, who has represented New Zealand.

After several months I am able to report that approximately 5 kms of Main South Road has been sealed. What an amazing sight! I never thought I would see the day. Fulton Hogan contractors have been working solidly for several months now and the final section of seal went down in the Mangoira Gorge last week. That awful bumpy, narrow, corrugated, dusty road is no more!!!