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10/08/2012 00:41

World Record Alpaca Ultrafine Bale purchased by Waiheke Alpaca

The World record Ultra-fine Alpaca bale weighed in at 114kg and measured 17.8 micron with a comfort factor of 99% under the Australian Wool testing authority core test.

04/06/2012 23:16

Millduck Mandela Champion Black Male Coming Soon

Arguably the most successful black in recent times, Millduck Mandela is the latest addition to the champion line up of stud services at Waiheke. We look forward to his arrival later in 2012. Mandela is possibly the first progeny to come to New Zealand by the world famous grey Wyterrica...

29/04/2012 21:38

TWO SUPREMES at North Island Colourbration

Waiheke Alpacas awarded the Mid/Dark Fawn and Light Fawn Supreme Championships at the first ever AANZ North Island Colourbration Show 2012. A very impressive achievement for two of our highly acclaimed Sancho progeny that we have watched develop into outstanding...

12/04/2012 18:07

Waiheke Acquires 'Patagonia Celtic Rising Sun ET' Genetics

With the recent purchase of Roan Grey male Waratah Flats Rising Storm, Waiheke Alpacas can now utilise the highly acclaimed Patagonia Celtic Rising Sun ET genetics in our breeding program. Patagonia Rising Sun ET is the son of the highly acclaimed Patagonia...

07/04/2012 18:51

Waiheke Awarded Most Successful Exhibitor Auckland Royal

Auckland Royal Easter Show proved to be very successful for our show team in 2012. Waiheke Alpaca Stud was awarded the "Most Successful Exhibitor" award based on a points system which accumulates for each placing received. Waiheke Phenomenon ET 1st Intermediate Mid/Dark Fawn...

15/03/2012 19:19

Waiheke at Hapert Alpaca Show Holland 2012

Keenan will be attending the fifth International Alpaca Show on 24/25th March 2012 in Manege the Lemelvelden, Hapert. This show will be a very large event for the region and Keenan is looking forward to meeting his fellow European alpaca breeders. Best of luck for the show.

12/03/2012 20:43

Sancho Progeny Standout at Kumeu

The Alpaca Section at the Kumeu Show was a Royal Event in 2012. Sancho progeny again did us proud with broad ribbons in the two colour classes we entered animals: Waiheke Notorious ET - 1st Junior Light Fawn Male Champion Light Fawn Waiheke Serenity ET - 1st Intermediate Light Fawn...

04/03/2012 16:38

ET Progeny as Morrinsville Champion Duo

Benleigh Sancho ET progeny take out both Intermediate Championships at the Morrinsville A&P Show 2012. Although the show was hampered by some wet weather in the morning, plenty of tough competition turned up to compete in the show ring judged by Peter Kennedy. We were...

31/01/2012 13:06

Waiheke Genetics Lead the Way at Rotorua

At the 2012 Rotorua A&P Show, animals from Waiheke genetics were awarded the Champion or Reserve Champion in every Huacaya colour class. Champion White/Light Fawn Huacaya - Waiheke Notorious ET (Benleigh Sancho ET) Res, Champion Mid/Dark Fawn Huacaya - Waiheke Phenomenon...

30/01/2012 15:17

Waiheke ET Progeny Supreme at Warkworth

At the 2012 Warkworth Show, Waiheke Alejandro ET was awarded Supreme Champion Huacaya. Sired by our elite stud male Benleigh Sancho ET, who is now available for limited outside services. A successful and exciting day out for new breeders, Waters Edge Alpacas of Karaka,...