TVNZ set to become the home of rural sports in New Zealand!
26/11/2025

Rural sports are set to reach a national audience like never before. Next year, TVNZ 1 will air the Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games 2026 highlights programme and stream a further nine programmes on TVNZ+. The Ford Ranger New […]

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New award to recognise rural mental health heroes
29/10/2025
Gala Awards night before people arrive

A new award will shine a light on rural mental health heroes at the 2026 Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards, for which nominations are now open. Ford New Zealand’s Managing Director, Annaliese Atina said both Ford and the team […]

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Top Kiwi Sports Memorabilia Raises Over $6,000 for Agri Futures Scholarships
26/06/2025
An item being auctioned at the kiwi sports memorabilia auction.

A selection of signed Olympic and national sports memorabilia raised $6,190 towards Agri Futures Scholarships during a charity auction held at the Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards, hosted at Awapuni Racing Centre in Palmerston North on Friday, 7 March. […]

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Riddet Institute intern wins a $5,000 Winter Weekend Getaway
12/03/2025
Kara and Pounamu MacKay

What’s better than a weekend in Queenstown? A FREE weekend in Queenstown! That’s precisely what Waikato University student Pounamu MacKay scored after making a casual $29 purchase at Real Escape Game in Broadway, Palmerston North. The Riddet Institute intern entered […]

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The 10th edition of the Ford Ranger NZ Rural Games celebrated with a new Kiwi record
10/03/2025
Steve Hollander catching an egg

The 10th edition of the Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games brought Palmy to life over the weekend, with record-breaking action and thousands turning out to celebrate the sports that built our nation! Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games founder […]

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Get ready for the thrilling 10th edition of the Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games!
28/02/2025
Children climbing a tree

The Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games – New Zealand’s largest celebration of rural sports athletes and enthusiasts – is back for its 10th edition, kicking off in Palmerston North from Thursday, March 6th to Sunday, March 9th, 2025. This […]

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Free Buses for a Free event – get ready for the Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games Weekend
27/02/2025
Catch a free bus to the Rural Games

To celebrate the 10th Edition of the Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games, Horizons Regional Council is offering free bus services on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, 2025. Getting to and from the Games has never been easier, […]

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Hundreds of secondary school students to attend five events in Palmerston North
21/02/2025

On Friday, 7 March, the focus is on inspiring the next generation into Food and Fibre careers, with five exciting events designed to encourage students to explore future opportunities in the sector.   Agri Futures and NZ Rural Games spokesperson […]

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Finalists for the 2025 Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards
11/02/2025
Sports Awards Finalists

The finalists for the 2025 Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards have been announced. The awards celebrate the dedication, skill, and achievements of rural athletes, sports administrators, and coaches from across the country. Convenor of Judges Paul Allison MNZM highlighted […]

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Experience the Thrill of Queenstown: Win a $5,000 Winter Weekend Getaway
07/02/2025
Queenstown sunset

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as Palmy BID, in partnership with the Ford Ranger NZ Rural Games, presents the chance to win a Winter Weekend in Queenstown valued at $5,000, courtesy of helloworld Travel Palmerston North! Palmy BID’s Matthew […]

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