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Country Life

Riding into rodeo season

Oct 30, 2026 · 21 min · 10 segments

Anisha experiences the Methven Rodeo, and meets the people behind it. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage…

Anisha experiences the Methven Rodeo, and meets the people behind it. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here. With thanks to: - Bert Elstob - Rosa Dekkar - Felicity Montgomery - Angus Smith Curious about the proposed changes to the Code of Welfare for rodeos? Find them here. Make sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening. Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions. Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nz Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Anisha experiences the Methven Rodeo, and meets the people behind it. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage…

Top entities: Ministry For Primary Industries×3 New Zealand×6 Methven×4 Animal welfare News

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Speakers: Bert ElstobGuestAnisha SathiaRosa DekkarGuestFelicity MontgomeryGuestAngus SmithGuest

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈121k followers

Bull Riding Explained14:43 – 18:49

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

14:43

It looks like a crowd's gathered behind the arena shoots.

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

14:46

Let's go see why.

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

15:02

That's Bert again.

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

15:04

It's time for the second division bull ride.

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

15:06

Competitors don safety gear and do their best to stay on a bucking bull for at least eight seconds.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:11

There's a lot of action here.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:12

We're just trying to get these bulls rolled up and we're working it out.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:17

Everyone's assigned a shoot here.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:20

We start at this end here so we can roll the bulls forward and then we're ready to crack in again.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:25

I'm going to roll that next one up.

U

UnknownUnknown

15:28

Is this mate here?

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:33

Roll another ball up, please.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:35

Pass along

U

UnknownUnknown

15:37

this one.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:41

So we've got to keep the show running.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:43

So that guy down there is the other one at the hustle.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:45

He's our shoot boss.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:47

So he runs this side of it.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:48

On the arena, direct the side of the overall side.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:51

He said, you're two away, you're one away, so these boys get ready.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:54

And that keeps the show running fast.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:56

Otherwise, what tends to happen is they slow down, there's a bull out, and then there's slows, and the crowd gets bulled.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

16:02

As quick as we can.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

16:03

And

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

16:03

generally, how long are people lasting on the bulls?

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97%3 mentions
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90%6 mentions
MethvenCityTown in the South Island, New Zealand
83%4 mentions
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77%1 mention
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70%1 mention
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57%1 mention
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37%1 mention
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Society
Community lifeSociety
Local community organizationsSociety > Community life
Livestock welfareAnimals > Animal welfare
Animal welfare regulationLaw
New Zealand rodeo circuitSports > Rodeo > Rodeo competitions
Methven Rodeo events and championshipsSports > Rodeo > Rodeo competitions > New Zealand rodeo circuit
Rodeo animal care and veterinary checksAnimals > Animal welfare > Livestock welfare
Bulls and horses at the Methven RodeoAnimals > Animal welfare > Livestock welfare > Rodeo animal care and veterinary checks
Rodeo event managementEvents > Sporting events
Arena direction and safety operationsEvents > Sporting events > Rodeo event management
Methven Rodeo crowd and competition logisticsEvents > Sporting events > Rodeo event management > Arena direction and safety operations
Community fundraising through rodeoSociety > Community life > Local community organizations
Methven Rodeo support for local groupsSociety > Community life > Local community organizations > Community fundraising through rodeo
Rodeo welfare standardsLaw > Animal welfare regulation
New Zealand Rodeo Code reviewLaw > Animal welfare regulation > Rodeo welfare standards
Rules governing animal treatment in rodeo eventsLaw > Animal welfare regulation > Rodeo welfare standards > New Zealand Rodeo Code review
RodeoSports
Animal welfareAnimals
Sporting eventsEvents
Rodeo competitionsSports > Rodeo
Sports
Law
Events
Animals

Bull Riding Explained14:43 – 18:49

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

14:43

It looks like a crowd's gathered behind the arena shoots.

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

14:46

Let's go see why.

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

15:02

That's Bert again.

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

15:04

It's time for the second division bull ride.

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

15:06

Competitors don safety gear and do their best to stay on a bucking bull for at least eight seconds.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:11

There's a lot of action here.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:12

We're just trying to get these bulls rolled up and we're working it out.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:17

Everyone's assigned a shoot here.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:20

We start at this end here so we can roll the bulls forward and then we're ready to crack in again.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:25

I'm going to roll that next one up.

U

UnknownUnknown

15:28

Is this mate here?

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:33

Roll another ball up, please.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:35

Pass along

U

UnknownUnknown

15:37

this one.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:41

So we've got to keep the show running.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:43

So that guy down there is the other one at the hustle.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:45

He's our shoot boss.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:47

So he runs this side of it.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:48

On the arena, direct the side of the overall side.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:51

He said, you're two away, you're one away, so these boys get ready.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:54

And that keeps the show running fast.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

15:56

Otherwise, what tends to happen is they slow down, there's a bull out, and then there's slows, and the crowd gets bulled.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

16:02

As quick as we can.

B

Bert ElstobGuest

16:03

And

A

Anisha SathiaCorrespondent

16:03

generally, how long are people lasting on the bulls?

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