Wellington Kennel Centre

02/06/2026

Another fantastic show weekend done and dusted at Manfield. Very busy few days getting the site ready, dotting all the T’s and crossing all the I’s prior to the show itself. A fantastic entry of over 500 dogs in each show makes it worth all the effort.

So much hard work goes into these shows. Planning starts for the next one almost as soon as we have finished this one.

Would like to thank the Judges for all their work over the weekend:
• Brian Corbitt (NSW)
• Jonathan Mesach (Indonesia)
• Evie Widjaja (Indonesia)
• Kazumi Kurata (Japan) & her interpreter Sarah
• Cathy Wallace (Oamaru)
• Mark Clarke (VIC)
• Paige Clarke (VIC)

To our awesome stewards:
• Christine Dorman
• Anne Deery
• Poppy Deery
• Kellie Kempthorne
• Kevin Hicks
• Carolyn Stevens
• Rosemary Weaver

Our Show Managers and Secretary:
• Pam Douglas
• Colin Douglas
• Jill Brooker

To the incredibly hard-working committee over the weekend:
• Trina Far
• Amanda Lucas
• Pat Dance
• Desrae Beckett
• Colin Tubb
• Jay Tubb
• Carolyn Stevens
• Chris Tock

To the crew at Manfield, especially Julia Sanson, for getting the site prepared and being so easy to work with. Nothing was an issue for them and a bonus of being really nice people to work with.

Our Show Sponsors, Blackhawk. For once again providing us with goodies and food for our Breed, Group and In Show winners. And to Quality Presentations for the amazing rosette’s, everyone loved them.

The stall holders:
• Onida Health Clinic
• Thread Stories
• ShowThyme
• Ushwyn Design
• The RuffRuff Company
• F***y Adams
• Thorncombe Pet Supplies

Food Trucks:
• Black Forest Waffle Hut Manawatu
• Tuss’s Tucker – Tasty Thai Fusion

To all those who camped onsite, thank you for leaving the place clean and tidy.

And of course, thanks to all the competitors for coming along and supporting our shows.

And to all our four-legged friends… Woof Woof Sniff Grrrr Bark – We couldn’t do it without you.

See you all again in 2027…

30/05/2026

Tuss’s Tucker - Tasty Thai Fusion and Black Forest Waffle Hut Manawatu are in the building (well outside)!!! Cooking is underway....

29/05/2026

Last be not least....we have the amazing
Onida Health Clinic
Book in for Saturday or Sunday with Quinn for yourselves or you dogs.

28/05/2026

Good morning,
Its a lovely day in Wellington, with sun expected for the weekend.
If you have not received your catalogue, please check under your DogNZ log in. It is a large file and appears it may have been held up due to this.
Thanks TF

28/05/2026

Lucky Number 6
This is another new stall
Threadstories is from Upper Hutt, specializing in embroidery for animal lovers....
Have a look over at....

154 Followers, 84 Following, 14 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Thread Stories | Stitched Goods (.co.nz)

27/05/2026

Our Fifth Stall needs no introduction! Its ShowThyme!!
With a vast range of toys, treat, grooming items etc... and all the assessories you need in the show ring! And more....
Come and vsit them for advise on what is best for you and your dog!

27/05/2026

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Hi all,

Thanks for all your bookings and payments. Everyone is now all settled up and ready to go.

Below is a map of the camping areas. Please note the No Camping areas next to the building, these are reserved for disability parking only.

The “After Hours Emergency Exits” are just that and must only be used in the case of an Emergency. These gates will be fitted with combination locks for you to use, once again in an emergency only. The gate out to Rata St is always locked and the gate between the powered camping and the main carpark is locked by Security Guards ~9pm each night and unlocked again ~6:30am.

The combination for both gates will be provided on your check-in on Friday.

There is no access to site from Rata St, all vehicles must enter from South Street.

Camping opens from 1pm this Friday and closes as above ~9pm. Please ensure are in and setup prior to 9pm otherwise you will be locked out.

I will be onsite all weekend, as will our First Aider. If you has any issues or need medical assistance, please call 111 and then contact me.

For those camping onsite Sunday night, can you please ensure you are packed up and gone by 10am Monday, as we need to hand the site back to Manfield at that time.

Hope you all have a great weekend, and remember the dog(s) you take home with you are always the Best in Show.

Thanks

Chris

27/05/2026

Our Seond Food Truck..... you know we can't live on waffles alone...
Tuss’s Tucker - Tasty Thai Fusion
This looks so good! Pop over to their page to see their menu...
So that is dinner and dessert sorted!!
ENJOY!!!

27/05/2026

Our Fourth Stall for this Weekend is Raewyn Radich - Ushwyn Dezign & they are running a competition! Any purchase over $25 goes in the draw for a $25 gift voucher for anything on the stall. I have all the usual things Jans beds (limited 5's and 6's) bi***es britches, belly bands, fleece coats, knitted coats of different sizes, buckets, leads, snoods, aprons, poo bags, arm bands, toys, plus a great selection of diamond art for all occassions. Also things made to order. Come and see us. If no one is at the stall I am in the ring and wont be long