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  • March 13, 14, 15 2026

Palmerston North Showcases Spectacular Weather for 9th Ford Ranger NZ Rural Games & new New Zealand record was set
14/03/2024
A family walking through the Rural Games entrance.

The Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games celebrated its ninth year with splendid weather and an exceptional display of rural sportsmanship. Founder Steve Hollander expressed delight at the heightened level of competition across various events including timbersports, shearing, sheep dog […]

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Jack Jordan reigns supreme again at the Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards
11/03/2024
Jack Jordan & Simon Rutherford

The Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards showcased the pinnacle of rural athleticism, with Jack Jordan reclaiming the spotlight as the Ford Supreme New Zealand Rural Sportsperson and the PTS Logistics New Zealand Rural Sportsman of the Year for the […]

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2024 Clash of Colleges winner’s announcement Rathkeale takes out both juniors and seniors
11/03/2024
The Clash of the Colleges winners

Clash of the Colleges, hosted by Agri Futures in collaboration with the New Zealand Rural Games Trust, witnessed a remarkable display of talent and teamwork among senior students from various schools. The event, aimed at inspiring the next generation to […]

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New Zealand’s largest rural sporting event set to hit Palmerston North
29/02/2024
Aerial view of The Square, Palmerston North

Prepare yourselves for an exhilarating weekend as the Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games descends upon Palmerston North! From Thursday March 7th – 10th, Rural Sports athletes from all corners of the nation, and some from the other island, will […]

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Park with Purpose A community drive to enhance the renal service at Palmerston North Regional Hospital
28/02/2024
Cars parked on grass

A unique fundraising event aims to raise funds for the Renal Service at Palmerston North Regional Hospital. Park with Purpose is a gold coin donation car parking initiative that will be held in Railway Reserve from March 8th to 10th, […]

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Finalists announced for the Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards
19/02/2024
Sports Awards Night

The stage is set for an electrifying showcase of rural sports prowess as the finalists for the Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards 2024 have been unveiled. The Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards, this prestigious event is a celebration […]

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The 2023 Clash of the Colleges Champions has been Crowned
24/03/2023

Secondary students from the lower and mid-central areas of the North Island interested in careers in food and fibre descended on Palmerston North on Friday, March 10th, for the Clash of the Colleges | Te Tukinga Kura Tuarua. Managed by […]

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Rural Games returns with a bang
13/03/2023

The Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games triumphantly returned to Palmerston North after a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-day event at Te Marae o Hine, Palmerston North’s The Square, attracted an impressive crowd of about 45,000 […]

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Rangatahi interested in Food and fibre careers to descend on Palmy for Agri Futures
02/03/2023
Person using VR headset at the Make a World of Difference tent

Secondary students from the lower and mid-central areas of the North Island interested in careers in food and fibre will be in Palmerston North on Friday, March 10th, for Agri Futures | Ahuwhenua ki te Anamata. The day comprises two […]

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Rural Games Weekend bringing together the legends of rural sports & raising funds for Cyclone Gabrielle relief
01/03/2023
Rural Games spectators

The Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games is returning to Palmerston North on March 10 -12, 2023. This annual event celebrates the country’s rural sporting heritage and showcases a variety of unique and entertaining competitions. Visitors can watch and participate […]

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    • Riddet Institute intern wins a $5,000 Winter Weekend Getaway
    • The 10th edition of the Ford Ranger NZ Rural Games celebrated with a new Kiwi record
    • Get ready for the thrilling 10th edition of the Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games!
    • Free Buses for a Free event – get ready for the Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games Weekend
    • Hundreds of secondary school students to attend five events in Palmerston North


  • A great family weekend of traditional sports, entertainment and heaps of opportunities to have a go.

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