1863

First Angus cattle arrive in New Zealand by the New Zealand and Australian Land Co. Included were three bulls and four cows.

1875

Second shipment of two bulls and three cows arrive, One of the bulls and one cow were both prize winners at the 1875 Highland Show so it can be seen that nothing but the best was imported right from the start.

1882

NZ Agriculture Company imported a valuable shipment of five well bred bulls and ten cows. This herd was established at Waimea in Gore.

1883

The New Zealand and Australian Land Co import a record shipment of two bulls and one heifer. These cattle were kept at Edendale in Southland and later at Totara near Oamaru where their numbers grew to about 60 females. From these principal herds other smaller purebred herds were started including Mr Acton Adam's Tarndale herd at Molesworth and the Hon. Matthew Holmes' herd in Southland.

1883

Sir John Roberts and J S Handyside use bulls from the Totara Est. for crossing with Shorthorn cows.

1884

Gladbrook Stud founded from the New Zealand and Australian Land Co herd at Totara. In 1892 Sir John Roberts imported five heifers and a bull from Scotland which had a far reaching effect on Angus cattle in New Zealand. Further importations took place in 1893, 1900, 1910 and 1913. In 1918 the stud was dispersed and at this sale 161 head averaged 84 guineas. Buyers at this sale included Gwavas, Turihaua, Motere, Waiterenui and five heifers were exported to Australia.

1885

Sir John Roberts and 3 S Hanciyside purchase five females from Waimea herd and a bull from the Australian and New Zealand Land Co for their Harainanga herd. The stud was founded in 1892 by the importaiton of two bulls and three females, Another importation was made in 1905 of two bulls and two heifers. These cattle were the best procurable in Scotland and when the herd was dispersed in 1908 they went to found new herds and strengthen old ones.

1887

Messrs H W P Smith and H R Russell exhibit Angus cattle in the Hawkes Bay Show.

1888

The Gwavas herd was established by Mr A S G Canyon in Hawkes Bay, with purchases from the Totara Est and the Marainanga Stud in 1908, importations from Scotland in 1908 and 1914 and purchases from the dispersals of Gladbrook and Ben Lomond. On Gwavas's dispersal in 1934, the cattle commanded great interest. 412 head averaged thirty-one pound, sixteen shillings in spite of a slump in cattle. Extensive showing was done by Gwavas and between 1908 and 1925 won the Bull Championship thirteen times and Champion Cow nine times in Hawkes Bay. 

1892

Kincane was founded by Wickam and Alex Aitken in Piako Auckland and other early herds were Keiller Bros herd in Bulls, Opua herd by Mr J F McGregor in Opunake, Mr 3 C Annadale herd in Piako and Nelson Bros Tomoana herd in Hastings.

1905

JA Macfarlane founded his herd at Ben Lomond in Hawkes Bay, and the stud was dispersed in 1925. The herd was founded on Gladbrook females and it won 12 championships  at the Hawkes Bay show. Only Gwavas won more. The cattle were keenly sought after at the dispersal and Gwavas bought the top priced cow for $56 - big money then.

1906

The Turihaua herd was founded with the purchase of thirty females from the Gladbrook Stud. Two imported bulls in 1912 and 1920 and in 1918 two further heifers were purchased at Gladbrook Dispersal. In addition to the two imported sires Turihaua over the years has used bulls from all the leading 22 studs as well as top home bred sires and their annual sale bears testimony to their high standard of Angus cattle. Turihaua is the oldest registered herd in New Zealand still operating.

1907

The Tautane stud was founded by the Herrick Bros in Hawkes Bay. The original cattle were from Marainanga and cattle were added of Gwavas and Gladbrook bloodlines. Mangatoro and Ben Lomond females were also added to the herd as well as two bulls and two heifers imported from Canada in 1930. Numerous show championships and winning the Guardian Trust Cup for the best pen of four two year olds at the National Sale five times being a significant achievement.

1908

The Akitio stud was founded on cattle purchased at the Marainanga Dispersal sale in 1908 by ???? Akitio had its first annual sale of bulls in 1916. Akitio exported many cattle to Australia and in more recent times to Chile, USA and UK. Importations of bulls from the UK took part in 1914, 1920, 1936 and 1953 as well as four heifers in 1921. In 1957 the herd was transferred to his grandson Mr Michael Kight and it is interesting to note that another Frank Armstrong's grandson is Frank Wilding the well known Te Mania identity.

1908

Moanaroa herd founded. This herd is a direct descendant of the original Marainanga Stud.

1915

The Waiterenui stud near Hastings was founded by W A McFarlane, The original females came from Gwavas and Gladbrook bulls and were imported from the UK in 1920 and 1926 as well as more recently. Waiterenui cattle were shown with a great deal of success over the years and bulls have topped the National Sale a number of times.

1916

The New Zealand Aberdeen Angus Cattle Breeders Association was formed in Hastings for which John Macfarlane was primarily responsible. Frank Armstrong was elected Chairman and John Macfarlane Vice Chairman. Members totalled 37 and it was decided to establish a Herd Book. The first Herd Book was volume II and contained the pedigrees of 341 bulls and 1458 cows,

1919

First annual sale of pedigree Angus cattle held in Hastings on July 10th.

1920

2nd annual sale held but on September 10th as July was considered too early. The sale starting price was $42.

1924

Annual sale shifted to Dannevirke where it remained until 1973. The sale was on October 14th and 14 bulls averaged 37 1/2 guineas ($78.75).

1925

Annual sale averaged fifty four pound nine shillings ($105).

1930

The original Mangatoro stud was founded by Donald Grant with eleven imported females and one bull and at the dispersal in Gwavas & Koiro. These animals were keenly sought after by Gwavas, Turihaua, Tautane and Ben Lomond. When Donald Grant re-established Mangatoro in 1937, it did not take people long to realise what a good breeder he was. In 1938 he imported the first of many cattle from the UK and for the next few years dominated the National Sales and Show rings of New Zealand. The stud won the Supreme Championship at the National Sale on at least 23 occasions and the show success was unequalled. Many Mangatoro cattle were sent to Australia and he paved the way in the USA. His judgement and importations enriched the breed enormously

1930

Worst year financially — accounts showing a loss of $140.

1931

John Fraser retired as secretary, a position he had held since 1918. F H Corbin became the official secretary holding office until 1959.

1931

Depression years $39 for 29 bulls from 77 catalogued

1932

$14 for 29 bulls from 49 catalogued. Members totaled 100 for the first time.

1933

$43 for 28 bulls from 49 catalogued. Membership totals 150,

1940

The first registrations for the Motere Stud were made by Mr H H Pharazyn.

1943

National sale averages 114 guineas ($239), the first time averages over 100 guineas. Council increased to ten members from eight. Members elected from any area.

1946

AGM gave Association power to inspect all registered Angus animals for which transfer was required. Also raised at the meeting was a proposal to move the venue of the National Sale to Palmerston North.

1947

JL Herrick was appointed President of the Association which he held for eleven consecutive years and a member of Council for 38 years. In 1952 he was the first New Zealander to judge at Perth.

1948

Reduction of Herd book size from five pedigrees per entry to just the sire and dam.

1950

First National Female Sale at Dannevirke, held annually until 1965 when discontinued for lack of support

1951

National Sale averaged 3249 ($680) for 172 bulls.

1952

Membership reaches 300 and 167 bulls at the National Sale average a record 394 guineas 

1958

The Association purchases its own office building in Karamu Road, Hastings,

1959

Donald Grant of Mangatoro imports from Scotland the only Supreme Champion from Perth to come to New Zealand where he stands for three years before being exported to the USA.

1962

Ward system adopted creating eleven wards each with a single member except Hawkes Bay which

1962

Council received first request for permission to use semen for artificial insemination. Permission was granted for one month. Anniversary of breed in New Zealand celebrated. I3ob Adams from Scotland judged at the National followed by a Centennial Dinner. First issue of NZ Angus Review.

1963

Scheme to eradicate the genetic disease known as Mannosidosis began.

1966

Hill Farm, Connecticut, USA pays a record 6,900 guineas ($14,490) for Eustase 721d of Mangatiro, the Supreme Champion at the National Sale.

1968

Wairarapa Angus Improvement Group formed from the Nirvana, Pinebank, Glamworth and Tupurupuru Studs.

1969

First World Angus Forum held in Sydney attended by C E Nairn, I D Parsons and S E Esam. Diplomat Farms, USA import three aged bulls and nine progeny from Te Mania, Akitio and Puketutu in the most valuable single shipment of stud beef cattle to leave New Zealand. Te Mania have the best in the sale roundup. Averaged $803.

2006

Turihaua Centenary

2008

Moanaroa(Ramsden) Centenary

2009

August 26th McAngus through the McDonalds fast food chain was born