Calves, lambs and kids of the four-legged variety were out in force at the recent North Waikato Group Day, held at  Gordonton School. This Group Day was a special one – it was the 60th anniversary of the event.  The first meeting of the Ngaruawahia Agricultural Group was held on April 7 1952 at the

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The Hamilton North Agricultural Group celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Avril McBeth takes a look at the group’s history. First known as the Ngaruawahia Agricultural Group, the first meeting was held on April 7 1952 at the instigation of the late Mr Ralph Birdsall, a delegate from the then South Auckland Education Board. The

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