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    • 2022 - GFTCH Duke of Granger
    • 2023 - GFTCH Sandford Texas Ranger
    • 2023 - GFTCH Gun Smoke Rex
    • 2023 - GFTCH & GFCH Game Master Tanner (imp Aust)
    • 2024-GFTCH Greybanks Georgie
    • 2024 - GFTCh Hurleyhall Viking (Imp UK)
    • 2024 - GFTCH Island King
    • 2025 - NTL GFTCH and NZCH Vitesse Zak Attack QC
    • 2025 - GFTCH and GFCH Peplow Sonny
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2026 APPROVED SCHEDULES

Reminder
All competitors must be a member of the NZGTA (in addition to being a member of an affiliated club) in accordance with Clause 3.4.4 of the Constitution of the New Zealand Gundog Trial Association. A copy of the membership form can be downloaded here and returned to the NZGTA Secretary:  [email protected]

nzgta_membership_form_blank.docx
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APRIL
Tasman Districts Gundog Society
24-26 April 2026 (Walk-up, All Breeds x 2 and Minor Trials)
Entries close 3 April 2026 6:00pm
2026_tdgs_field_trial_schedule.pdf
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tasman_entry_form.docx
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South Island Working Spaniel Club
20-25 April 2026 (Spaniel Natural Game x 4; Novice x 2)
Entries close 26 March 2026
siwsc_april_2026_schedule.pdf
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Whangarei Gundog Club
12 April 2026(am) (Championship Pheasant Trial)
Entries close 21 March 2026
whangarei_gdc_p_s_ng_trial3_2026.pdf
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Pointer & Setter Club
12 April 2026(pm) (Novice Pheasant Trial)
Entries close 21 March 2026
p_s_club_novice_p_s_ng_trial1_2026.pdf
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Pointer & Setter Club
11 April 2026(am) ("Kilsheelan" Championship Pheasant Trial)
Entries close 21 March 2026
p_s_club_kilsheelan_p_s_ng_trial1_2026.pdf
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Pointer & Setter Club
11 April 2026(pm) ("Wingfield" Championship Pheasant Trial)
Entries close 21 March 2026
p_s_club_wingfield_p_s_ng_trial2_2026.pdf
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Canterbury Gundog Club
3, 4 and 5 April 2026 (Walk-up, All Breeds, Retriever and Minor Trials)
Entries close 13 March 2026​, 6:00pm
cka_championships_2026_approved.pdf
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MARCH
Waikato Gun Dog Club
28-29 March 2026 (All Breeds & Retriever and Minor Trials)
Entries close 6 March 2026​
wgdc_2026_champ_and_minor_trials_schedule.pdf
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Auckland & Regions German Shorthaired Pointer Club Inc
22 March 2026 (Pointer & Setter x 2; Novice x 1)
Entries close 1 March 2026
a_r_gsp_ftch_x2__novice_22nd_march_2026.pdf
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a_r_gsp_club_march_trial_entry_form.docx
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Southland Gundog Club (Re-scheduled February 2026 Trial)
21-22 March 2026 (All Breeds & Retriever and Minor Trials)
Entries close 28 February 2026, 6:00pm​
southland_gun_dog_club_championship_trial_2026.pdf
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southland_gdc_word_entry_form.docx
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South Auckland Gundog Club
14-15 March 2026 (All Breeds/Retriever and Minor Trials)
Entries close 20 February 2026
sa_march_2026_schedule.pdf
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South Otago Gun Dog Club
13 March 2026 (Pointer & Setter)
Entries close 14 February 2026
pointer_trials_2026_so.pdf
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Central Otago Gun Dog Club
10, 11 and 14 March 2026 (Pointer & Setter)
Entries close 15 February 2026
central_otago_pointer_trials_2026.pdf
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North Otago Gun Dog Club & Waimate Gundog Club
7 - 8 March 2026 (Pointer & Setter)
Entries close 14 February 2026
pointer_trials_2026_no___waimate.pdf
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Horowhenua Gundog Club
7 - 8 March 2026 (Open Walk-up x 2, Novice Walk-up x 2)
Entries close 13 February 2026
horowhenua_gundog_club-championship_walkup_trials-7th-8th_march_2026.pdf
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entry_form_horowhenua_gundog_club-championship_walkup_trials.doc
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South Island Pointer & Setter Championship
7 March 2026
Entries close 14 February 2026
si_pointer_2026.pdf
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FEBRUARY
The Working Retriever Club
28 February 2026 - 1 March 2026 (Open and Novice Walk-Up
Entries close 6 February 2026, 6:00pm​
wrc_championship_schedule_28_feb_-_1_mar_2026.pdf
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Auckland & Region GSP Club 
8 February 2026 (P&S QC and Club Trial)
Entries close 4 February 2026
a_r_gsp_qc_and_minor_trial.pdf
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Waikato Gun Dog Club 
8 February 2026 (Novice Walk-up Club Trial)
Entries close 31 January 2026
wgdc_retriever_novice_walkup_trial_8.2.2026.pdf
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North Auckland Gundog Club
7 February 2026 (Retriever and Minor Trials)
Entries close 16 January 2026​
7_feb_2026_nagdc_retriever_champ_trial.pdf
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feb_2026_nagdc_word_entry_form.docx
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The Working Retriever Club
6, 7 and 8 February 2026 (Retriever x 2, Open and Novice Walk-Up and Minors)
Entries close 16 January 2026, 6:00pm​
2026_wrc_cgdc_twizel_champs.pdf
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JANUARY
South Otago/Otago Gun Dog Clubs
23, 24 & 25 January 2026 (All Breeds & Retriever and Minor Trials)
Entries close 1 January 2026, 6:00pm​
26_south_otago-_otago_gunds_dog_clubs_-_champion_2026.pdf
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south_otago-_otago_gunds_dog_clubs_-_champion_2026_word_entry_form.docx
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  • Gun Dog Trialing
    • Overview >
      • History of NZGTA
      • Retriever Pigeon Trials
      • Retriever Natural Game Champions
      • Pointer Setter Trials
      • Pointer & Setter Field Trial Champions >
        • Pointer & Setter Natural Game Champions
      • Spaniel Natural Game Trials >
        • Simulated Spaniel
  • Rules & Regulations
  • Upcoming Events
    • 2026 Trials Calendar
    • 2026 Approved Championship Schedules and club trials
    • 2025 Trials Calendar
    • 2025 Approved Schedules
    • 2024 Trials Calendar
    • 2024 Approved Schedules
  • NZGTA GRADED TRAINING SCHEME
  • Resources for Club Secretaries
    • NZGTA Executive
    • NZGTA Affiliated Gundog Clubs
    • Probationary & Approved Judges
  • Executive News Letters
  • Notices to Clubs and Members
  • Trial Results
    • 2025 NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
    • 2024-2025 Trial Results
    • 2024 NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
    • 2023 NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
    • Championship Title Winners >
      • Achievement Titles
      • New Title Winners
      • Gundog of the Year
      • National Title Winners
      • Retriever Field Trial Champions
      • Spaniel Field Trial Champions >
        • Spaniel Natural Game Champions
  • Hall of Fame Est. 2022
    • 2022 - GFTCH Duke of Granger
    • 2023 - GFTCH Sandford Texas Ranger
    • 2023 - GFTCH Gun Smoke Rex
    • 2023 - GFTCH & GFCH Game Master Tanner (imp Aust)
    • 2024-GFTCH Greybanks Georgie
    • 2024 - GFTCh Hurleyhall Viking (Imp UK)
    • 2024 - GFTCH Island King
    • 2025 - NTL GFTCH and NZCH Vitesse Zak Attack QC
    • 2025 - GFTCH and GFCH Peplow Sonny
  • Inquiry Form