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Published: 02 October 2021

Kia Ora and Hello to all Cavy Lovers Far and Wide!

We hope you and your cavies are well. We are excited to inform you about the upcoming Nationwide Cavy Show, which will be held on the 5th of October 2024. This year, the show will be a double show in conjunction with the Hamilton Waikato Area Guinea Pig Club Show, making it a remarkable gathering for all Cavy enthusiasts. Please be sure to read all the attached documents as they have the full information. The summarised information can be found below.

This will be a double show, with the Nationwide Show Entry form document covering the main and pet show for nationwide, the Hamilton Waikato Area Guinea Pig Club Show form is for entry to the supplementing main and pet show, which will run alongside the nationwide show, with different judges.

Please Note: We will be needing people for volunteers on the day, if you are interested in volunteering, please let us know. This will be for stewards etc

The venue for the show is Puketaha Hall, located on Puketaha Road, Hamilton. This spacious and well-equipped hall will provide the perfect backdrop for showcasing our beloved cavies. We can't wait to welcome breeders and exhibitors from all over the country to this fantastic event.

The main show judging will commence at 10:00 am, following the hall opening at 8:30 am, so we kindly request that you arrive promptly to ensure a smooth organisation process. Following the main show, the pet show will start at 1:00 pm, giving you the opportunity to showcase your adorable pets. We would like to reiterate the importance of penning. For the main show, penning should be completed by 9:45 am as judging will commence promptly at 10:00 am. Animals not properly penned will be disqualified, as handling by stewards is only allowed once judging has begun. However, longhaired cavies may be brushed out before presentation to the judges' table. For the pet show, penning should be completed by 12:30 pm, with judging starting at 1:00 pm sharp.

For those requiring accommodation, There are lots of pet friendly motels in Hamilton. The suburbs closest to Hall are Chatwell and Rototuna. Please contact if you need any other help with accommodation, as some of us may have spare beds.

Lunch: We will be running a kitchen during show. With lots of food for sale. We will have gluten free options available. Please contact if there is anything else special you need us to have.

After the show, we are planning an enjoyable after-show dinner for all participants. This will be held at hall. It will be a cooked meal and will be $10 per person. This will be added onto your fees, as we are hoping that you will all stay on for this. It also gives everyone a time to socialize with judges.

In terms of registration, entry to the show is open to all breeders and exhibitors who are financially with any Independent Cavy club in New Zealand. Please note that this is a caged show with appointed handlers, ensuring a professional and organised event.

We would like to highlight some important dates and information for your attention.
• The deadline for entries is the 15th of September 2024 at 5:00 PM.
• Please ensure that your entry fee is paid by the 27th of September 2024 to secure your entry.
• All entries must be sent via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Please note that entries must be in digital format (preferably as a Word document), and only written entries discussed with Jude prior will be accepted.
• For any inquiries regarding written entries, please contact Jude 0210713900 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before the entry deadline.
• All fees should be paid to the Kiwibank account of the Capital Cavy Club: 38-9022-0142473-00.

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We are pleased to announce our judges for the show:
Nationwide Show:
Main Show: Emily Vince { Australia }
Pet Show: Anne Crombie {Foxton NZ}
Hamilton Waikato Area Guinea Pig Club Show:
Main Show: Pat Hardcastle {New Plymouth, NZ}
Pet Show: Olivia Townshend { Wellington, NZ}


We are eagerly looking forward to your entries in the Nationwide Cavy Show on the 5th of October 2024. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to assist you and ensure that this event is a memorable and successful experience for everyone.