The Great NZ Muster

Visit the Shearing Capital of the World!

Proudly organised by the Waitomo District Council, the Great NZ Muster is an annual event unique to the King Country. A cross between a country fair and a rural extravaganza, it truly is kiwi heartland at its best.

Everywhere you look, there’s something happening! Te Kūiti’s main street is transformed with sheep themed signs decorating shop fronts, sidewalks are lined with fantasticfood stalls, arts and crafts displays, raffles and more! Enjoy everything that catches your eye, while listening to some exciting entertainment, headlined by The Harmonic Resonators. Don't forget the famous running of the sheep at 2pm!

The 2025 Great New Zealand Muster will take place on Saturday 29 March 2025 from 10am to 3pm.

For those attending the muster, parking for self-contained motorhomes and caravans is available at the Te Kuiti Domain.

There is NO COST for parking up, and bookings are NOT required - First come, first served.

Entry into the Domain is Strictly after 1 pm on Friday 28th March and depart by 8 am on Monday 31st March 2025. NO Early Arrival and Queuing is permitted in Taupiri Street, this will obstruct access for Emergency Services, Residents, and the Warehouse Store.

Pets are allowed in the parking area. All pets must be on a lead at all times and you must pick up after them.

The Te Kuiti Primary School Hall is available for NZMCA members Happy Hour on Friday and Saturday. Bring cash no Eftpos. Entertainment is provided on Saturday night in the Hall for Members

Directions
From the North:
Entrance to the Te Kuiti Domain from the North cross the rail line into Rora Street drive past The Warehouse turn left into Alexander Street then turn left again into Taupiri Street proceed to the end and follow the parking marshals instructions.

From the South:
Drive down Rora Street past the New World Supermarket turn right into Alexander Street, then left into Taupiri Street then proceed as above, parking will be available from after 1pm.

Waitomo District Council have arranged for special deals for NZMCA Members only! See below for details.

The New Zealand Shearing Championships Committee have provided 2 free tickets to the shearing finals on Saturday night, these will be drawn by raffle in the school Hall during Happy Hour.

The Floral Studio is offering an hour workshop at King Country Furniture to make a small takeout box for $25. They will hold three 1 hr workshops over the Friday 12pm and 2pm and 4pm for NZMCA members only. Booking is required, email [email protected] to book your spot.

Get a free programme (valued at $10) for the finals night of  The New Zealand Shearing Championships - Tickets to be paid at full price.

The Gallagher Meads Exhibition will open for the Motorhome Association on Friday between 5pm and 7pm for $5 per person.

Get a regular coffee and muffin for $10.00 at Blooms and Brews.