Race Meeting

PROPERTY BROKERS WAIPUKURAU RACEDAY 2026

Sun 15 Nov 2026
11.30am - 5.30pm
Waipukurau Racecourse Racecourse Road WAIPUKURAU

SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2026
Featuring the
WAIPUKURAU CUP 2026

We had an absolute blast at Waipukurau in 2025 - and we're doing it all again!

Let's make it bigger and better.  Get ready for Country Racing at it's best!

Exciting racing
Entertainment & hospitality
Plenty of fun
That unbeatable country atmosphere
A great day out for everyone

Waipukurau - get ready!  We're bringing the racing, the entertainment and the good times back to the heart of Central Hawke's Bay.

Country Racing. Great People. One Epic Day!

Please note: NO BYO

GATES OPEN at 11.30am  |  FIRST RACE - 12.30pm (approx.)

HOSPITALITY

WAIPAWA BUTCHERY GARDEN BAR
$50.00pp

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Access into the WAIPAWA BUTCHERY GARDEN BAR hospitality area (this year the marquee will be situated on the inside of the racetrack).
  • Waipawa Butchery Burger featuring their award winning Beef Pattie.
  • 1 x drink voucher (wine, beer, cider, RTDs and non alcoholic drinks) followed by cash bar.  
  • Racebook for each guest.
  • TAB betting facilities available.
  • NO BYO
PROPERTY BROKERS VILLAGE
$150.00pp

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Access to the Property Brokers Village Nations Bar hospitality area
  • Located on the outside of the track (please note this is opposite to last year)'
  • Country Style food stations available all day with 3 food tokens (provided by Valley d' Vine Restaurant) plus Rush Munro Icecream.
  • 5 x drink vouchers (wine, beer, cider, RTDs & non alcoholic drinks) followed by cash bar.
  • Racebook for each guest.
  • TAB betting facilities available.
  • NO BYO
RESERVED GAZEBO/MARQUEE SITE
$100 per 3m x 3m site

INCLUDES:

  • Reserved site for your guests. Area - 3m x 3m.
  • You can book up to 4 sites depending on the size of your gazebo/marquee.
  • $100 per 3m x 3m site.
  • Cash bar available.
  • TAB betting facilities available.
  • Food vendors onsite (own food welcome)
  • STRICTLY NO BYO

ENTERTAINMENT

VET SERVICES HB | HEADS & TAILS COMPETITION

Be in with a chance to WIN $1000 in the VET SERVICES HEADS & TAILS COMPETITION. The game of elimination where participants guess if a coin toss will be 'HEADS or TAILS'. Those who guess incorrectly are eliminated, game continues until only one player remains, who is crowned the winner.

Entry is FREE.

More details to follow...

RUAHINE MOTORS LOSING TICKET DRAW

Ruahine Motors proudly sponsor the LOSING TICKET DRAW.

Place your losing tote tickets in the designated barrel outside the office with your name and contact number on the back to be in the draw to WIN $1000.

Winner will be draw at the conclusion of RACE 7 (winner must be onsite to win).

HAZLETT LIVESTOCK MASCOT RACE

Get ready to cheer your favourite animal mascots as they go head-to-head in the ultimate race for glory!
We have an exciting field lining up in the corporate challenge - $1000 HAZLETT LIVESTOCK MASCOT DERBY.

FAMILY FUN AREA

Bring the family and a picnic and enjoy the FREE family-friendly area at the races with entertainment, activities, bouncy castles, face painting and more...

PROPERTY BROKERS FASHION IN THE FIELD
The 2026 Property Brokers Waipukurau Raceday is just around the corner, and we’re excited to launch the Chrystall Lorck-Paewai Property Brokers Waipukurau Fashion in the Field Competition, offering four categories where fashion enthusiasts can showcase their unique style. Whether you are all about the perfect raceday outfit, designer millinery, or bringing bold new designs to life, this is a great opportunity to show us your style! So, prepare your design and get ready to showcase your creativity, flair and fashion to the judges.

Venue Details

Waipukurau Racecourse Racecourse Road WAIPUKURAU
RACE PROGRAMME