150 people attended with the Honorable Nathan Guy as Master of Ceremony, Mayors from both Kapiti and Horowhenua, councillor's together with business and farming leaders from both regions together with our guests who were mainly South African farmers from the Vaarl river region visiting New Zealand for World Cup rugby games. A South African Briaa that featured the best of local agricultural produce - Breads from Artisan Bakehouse with Pesto from Genoise Foods, and Kapiti Olive Oils, A Briaa with genuine South African Boerewors (from local cattle made to Lynnette's recipe) , Milk Pap Tart, Salads, dessert was Koeksisters and Fluffy scones with Te Horo Jams, accompanied by Beverages - Wine from Ohau Gravels, Tuatara Beers and Coffee from the Kapiti Coffee Company. The weather was pleasant and a great time was had by all with much sharing of information and networking done.