Auckland and Waikato Karaka 2025 On-Farm Parades Set to Kick Off

Media Release - Monday January 6

The on-farm parades for the Auckland and Waikato vendors are scheduled to take place from Tuesday 7 January through to Friday 17 January.

All prospective buyers are welcome to attend to inspect yearlings ahead of Karaka 2025, while enjoying New Zealand's finest equine properties and hospitalty. 

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NZB and NZ-based agents are also available to inspect on your behalf should you require a head start on inspections and evaluations. Get in touch with NZB team for any assistance.

View and download the schedule here.

View a full list of Karaka 2025 contacts here.

For any enquires contact NZB Bloodstock Sales Manager Kane Jones at +64 27 274 4985 or NZB Sales Representative Patrick Cunningham +64 21 181 5898 or email Patrick.Cunningham@nzb.co.nz

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