Whangarei rodeo cancellation a blip, not trend – association

The rodeo association says the cancellation of one of its summer events is a blip, not a trend, and is confident rodeo’s popularity is not waning in the face of opposition. Photo: 123rf Animal welfare group SAFE said the cancellation of next year’s Mid Northern Rodeo is partially the result of a business backlash, and the public’s turning against rodeos and taking their money with them.