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08/01/2012 14:29

Video - Andes Alpaca Farming

This documentary provides an insight into how alpacas have been farmed in their homeland for thousands of years. A must see video for anybody interested in alpacas. Play the video below. Start from 4:50 to skip the introduction.

01/01/2012 20:23

Special Congratulations

Happy new year and best wishes for 2012. Special thanks go out to all of Waiheke Alpaca clients in 2011. In particular we would like to express our congratulations to Jet and Theo van Kessel of Alpaca Osli in Holland where several Waiheke Alpacas have been successful in their show...

11/11/2011 11:11

Shearing Season

Yes it is that time of year again! We are shearing almost everyday throughout November and will continue our mobile shearing service right through to the new year. Contact Keenan on 021 0335589 to book your alpacas in as soon as possible. Vist the Mobile Shearing page to learn...

22/10/2011 13:00

Champions at Hawkes Bay Show

Waiheke Alpacas' team of 6 animals brought home 4 broad ribbions, 6 first places and 2 third places at the Hawkes Bay A&P Show which was run with a Coloured Schedule. An outstanding performance after 7 hours travel. Waiheke Black Sheik - 1st Intermediate Black Male CHAMPION...

04/10/2011 17:09

Waiheke Alpacas Impress at Expo

Waiheke Alpacas did consistently well at the 2011 AANZ National Show. It is the biggest alpaca show in New Zealand with more than 400 entries over three days, attracting exhibitors from farms all over the country. We were really proud of our show team that we took on a 5 hours...

18/07/2011 10:14

Two Waiheke Animals Selected for AANZ National Auction

Waiheke Alpaca is proud to present two alpacas on offer at the AANZ National Auction 2011. On Sunday 2nd October 2011 some of New Zealand's leading alpaca studs will put be putting the pick of their breeding programmes under the hammer. The alpacas selected for the AANZ...

17/07/2011 17:25

Tourism NZ Photoshoot at Waiheke Alpaca

The Waiheke Alpaca herd was under the spotlight by the Tourism NZ camera crew for their Asian marketing campaign. Fortunately, the sky cleared for a stunning Waiheke day to showcase our beautiful NZ scenery and lovely alpacas being introduced to groups...

17/05/2011 22:16

Cria Season

We are now coming to the end of our main birthing season with plenty of new arrivals on the farm to show for a busy few months. We have been really pleased with the results that are coming through from our Stud Males and will be watching them closely as they...

31/03/2011 13:00

Are you keen to learn to Shear alpacas?

A Shearing and Skirting Workshop will be run at Waiheke Alpaca by Keenan on the 19th April 2011. There will be no Charge, just bring your Lunch, refreshments will be supplied. Kickoff time is around 10am all welcome, even if you just wish to watch and learn. All Gear supplied and includes...

15/03/2011 13:21

Waiheke Phenomenon ET wins Supreme at Kumeu

Supreme Champion Huacaya and Champion Mid/Dark Fawn at just 6 months old was an outstanding achievement for Waiheke Phenomenon ET at the Kumeu A&P Show 2011. This young male is a product of our extensive Embryo Transfer program, being from one of our best...