NZ Rodeo Finals 2025 | Kihikihi Arena

🤠 Get ready for the ultimate Kiwi rodeo showdown at the 2025 New Zealand Rodeo FINALS! Join us at the WRA Kihikihi Arena for an action-packed day of thrilling competition featuring the nation's top cowboys and cowgirls.

🐎 Watch champions battle it out in spectacular events including:

• Bull riding
• Barrel racing
• Steer wrestling

⏰ Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, 22 March 2025
• Gates open: 7:30am
• Competition starts: 10am sharp
• Location: Kihikihi Domain, Grey Street, Kihikihi 3800

💰 Ticket Prices:

• Adults: $25
• Children (6-15 years): $15
• Under 5s: Free
• Family Pass: $65 (2 adults + 2 children)

🎪 Make a day of it with food stalls, displays, and entertainment. Pack a picnic and enjoy the fantastic family atmosphere!

Important Information:

• Registration required
• EFTPOS and cash accepted at gate
• Event duration: 8 hours
• Accessibility notice: Event involves uneven terrain and fast-paced action
• Contact: waikatorodeoassociation@gmail.com

About New Zealand Rodeo

Rodeo has been a significant part of New Zealand's rural culture for generations, combining athletic skill, horsemanship, and farming traditions. These events showcase the unique relationship between riders and their animals while celebrating the country's strong agricultural heritage.

Modern New Zealand rodeos feature a mix of traditional events that test both timing and technique. Bull riding, considered the most dangerous event, requires riders to stay mounted for 8 seconds while maintaining control and style. Barrel racing demonstrates precision horsemanship as competitors navigate a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels at high speed.

The National Finals Rodeo represents the pinnacle of the sport in New Zealand, bringing together qualified competitors who have earned their place through successful performances at regional events throughout the season. This prestigious competition determines national champions across various disciplines and helps preserve the traditions of New Zealand's farming culture.

The Kihikihi Domain, with its natural amphitheatre setting, has long been recognised as one of New Zealand's premier rodeo venues, providing excellent viewing opportunities for spectators while maintaining authentic rodeo atmosphere and conditions for competitors.