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.

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.

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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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