We have produced a new record card for Mandatory Training items plus updated the Credit Record Card. These changes have been made to simplify the recording of activities required for promotion and to assist the board when assessing criteria … [Read more...] about New Judges Record Cards
Notes from the Board
Regulation Review
In 2020 NZDJA responded to the request from Dogs NZ for more judges to cope with the COVID environment we found ourselves facing. And respond we did. We took radical steps to “fast Track” NZ judges through the examination system. The effect of … [Read more...] about Regulation Review
New Breed Open Book Exams
Colleen has this week emailed open book exams for the following new breeds:- Biewer Terrier - Toy GroupCzechoslovakian Wolfdog- Working GroupShikoku - Utility Group All judges currently licensed to judge these groups have been sent the exam … [Read more...] about New Breed Open Book Exams
NZDJA Auckland Seminar
NZDJA is running a full weekend seminar for our Judges in the North Island. This will be an information packed weekend aimed at judges from all levels. You can choose what sessions you want to attend (we have grouped topics to target different levels … [Read more...] about NZDJA Auckland Seminar
NZDJA Christchurch Seminar
NZDJA is running a full weekend seminar for our Judges in the South Island. This will be an information packed weekend aimed at judges from all levels. You can choose what sessions you want to attend (we have grouped topics to target different levels … [Read more...] about NZDJA Christchurch Seminar
Show Regulation 4.8
In this COVID period we are currently operating in, NZ judges are receiving an unprecedented number of requests for appointments. Judges (and clubs) are reminded of Show Regulation 4.8 which states:- 4.8 At any Championship or Open Show a Judge … [Read more...] about Show Regulation 4.8
2020 AGM Review
Thank you to everyone who took time out of their holiday weekend to attend to the AGM in Auckland. We are pleased to be able to finally hold this after a couple of false starts! The Constitution changes as circulated were all approved with one small … [Read more...] about 2020 AGM Review
Significant Changes to Judges Regulations
Covid-19 continues to leave a long trail of destruction behind it with no end in sight. The NZDJA board is very conscious that since the first case of COVID-19 was discovered in New Zealand and we experienced the shock of having shows cancelled, … [Read more...] about Significant Changes to Judges Regulations
Reminder – Breed Standards
A reminder to all those candidates who are planning to sit a group exam next year that the effective date of the breed standards for those exams is 31st August. Please make sure you download a copy of the standards from the Dogs NZ website. Click … [Read more...] about Reminder – Breed Standards
**AGM UPDATE **
With the new covid 19 Level 3 announcement for Auckland this week and the uncertainties after, the board of NZDJA has decided to postpone our AGM on the 29th August 2020 in Auckland. We will be looking for an alternative date in Auckland as … [Read more...] about **AGM UPDATE **
