Alpaca Association New Zealand

29/08/2025

🎉 National Alpaca Show – October 11, Christchurch
Mark your calendars – NZ’s biggest alpaca event is just over a month away! Entries close on 7th September so get those entries in!

Find out more here:
👉 https://alpaca.org.nz/national-show-2025-aanz/

Schedules and Entry forms will be available in the Events section in due course. DATES –   Saturday October 11th and Sunday October 12th, 2025 WH

29/08/2025

Have you skirted your fleeces for the AANZ National show. We are heading south early next week and can take your fleeces down for you. We also have some space for alpacas, sheep, goats Llamas.

26/08/2025

Share yours or your kid’s best alpaca drawing, painting or craft project!
We know there are alot of clever and creative people out there 🖼️ we enjoy seeing your alpaca inspired creations!



This creation by Rachel Norman of Purely Creations is needle felted alpaca wool.

23/08/2025

Quick Quiz answer
False – alpacas only have bottom front teeth.

The incisors, located in the lower jaw, are used to grasp and cut vegetation against the dental pad on the upper jaw.

22/08/2025

Quick Quiz!
True or False: Alpacas have upper front teeth.
🦷 Drop your answer in the comments — we’ll post the answer tomorrow!

22/08/2025

Have a photo of your cria either at a show or one you may be showing?
Post it in the comments! Let’s see those fluffy faces getting ready for show season 💚

19/08/2025

New to alpacas? Curious about becoming an owner, breeder, or simply a fan?
Check out our free resources, including care guides, breed info, and association contacts.

👉 https://alpaca.org.nz

The Alpaca Association of New Zealand is the official breed society for alpaca in New Zealand and holds the breed registry and affiliation with the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS)

17/08/2025

Who is that?
Do you have an alpaca with a brass eartag and want to know about its breeding or even how old it is?
You can search our registry for free! Just pop the eartag number into the "IAR Tag No" box and hit "Search", it's as easy as that to find out more about an AANZ registered alpaca.

14/08/2025

🎒 Getting Show-Ready: What Goes in an Alpaca Show Bag?
From halters to hay, show prep means being organized.
When you are going to a show what do you never leave home without!?

11/03/2025

Kumeu A & P Show 2025
Supreme Suri Champion - Greenbank Vernam
Supreme Huacaya Champion - Brenor Warrior

04/03/2025

Temuka & Geraldine A & P Show 2025
Supreme Champion Huacaya - Rustic Dawn Thunderstorm