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Southern Hemisphere Highlander Champion | Te Tātāwhāinga Tuakoi Tonga O Ngā Toa Kahupeka

This event finished on 09 March 2025

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The Sir Eion Edgar Southern Hemisphere Highlander Champion with TransAg and New Holland.

In 2026, the big boys from across the Tasman will be in town to compete against the Kiwi’s in the caber toss, stones, farmer’s walk, tractor tow and weight over bar.

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  • Representing New Zealand:
  • Adam Miller from Palmerston North (reigning champ, who has won the title 4 times!)
  • Craig Manson from Ashburton
  • Jarna Mihaere from Dannevirke
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  • Representing Australia:
  • Luke Reynolds, Blue Mountains, New South Wales
  • Bradman Houston from Sydney
  • Lachlan Page from Adelaide

Made famous at iconic Highland Games in Hororata, Waipu and Paeroa, this is your only chance to see these awesome athletes compete in Te Marae o Hine, Palmerston North to decide our new overall champion Braveheart.

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