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Joel's Cafe is heading to the Wānaka A&P Show

Queenstown, Wānaka & Central Otago’s More FM is packing up the studio and going rural!

Tickets

13 March 2026
Wānaka Showgrounds and Pembroke Park

14 March 2026
Wānaka Showgrounds and Pembroke Park

Thanks to GJ Gardner Homes, we’ll be broadcasting live from the Wānaka A&P Show on March 13th and 14th for another Joel's cafe!

Join us as we celebrate the heart of New Zealand’s agricultural and community spirit! We’ll bring you all the action from the show, with live interviews and highlights featuring the people and events that make the Wānaka A&P Show unforgettable.

WIN

We've got a double pass up for grabs!

To win, text WANAKA and your details to 599 or head to our FB page and comment to win!

As one of New Zealand’s largest and most iconic agricultural, pastoral and community events, The Wānaka A&P Show brings together rural tradition, local talent and a great day out for all ages.

Across two action-packed days, enjoy a wide range of attractions including livestock and equestrian competitions, the crowd-favourite Pet First Veterinary Jack Russell Race, home industry displays, artisan food experiences and classic rural demonstrations such as wood chopping and sheep shearing. The grounds will be buzzing with food trucks, rides, shopping stalls and live entertainment throughout the event.

The Life & Leisure Local Larder showcases the region’s best food and drink with tastings and live cooking demonstrations, while the Gallaway Cook Allan Agri Exchange highlights innovation, services and equipment from across the agricultural sector. Family favourites such as the farmyard, dog trials and interactive competitions ensure there’s something happening at every turn.

Whether you’re heading along to compete, support local producers, catch up with friends or enjoy a vibrant weekend outdoors, the Wānaka A&P Show delivers a true celebration of rural life in one of New Zealand’s most spectacular locations.

Ticketing

  • Tickets start at just $12.50

  • With Single, 2-Day and Family passes available

  • Children under 12 are free

Buy Tickets - Wānaka A&P Show 2026

GJ GARDNER HOMES

Since arriving in New Zealand in 1997, G.J. Gardner Homes has built over 24,000 homes nationwide and earned a strong reputation for quality, value, and reliability. With a proven track record and a commitment to personalised design, G.J. Gardner Homes is proud to be one of New Zealand’s most trusted home builders.

G.J. Gardner Homes Queenstown & Wānaka are locally owned and operated franchises, led by experienced building professionals who understand the unique demands of the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago region. Backed by the strength of a national brand and driven by local knowledge, the team works closely with clients to deliver homes tailored to both lifestyle and environment, from practical family homes to fully customised builds.

With a seamless building process from initial design through to completion, G.J. Gardner Homes Queenstown & Wānaka is committed to bringing dream homes to life in one of New Zealand’s most sought-after regions, guided by our vision: to have every customer recommend us to their closest friend.