Join Chitty at The Shepherdess Muster 2026!

Tokanui • 6–8 March 2026

Get ready, ladies — one of the coolest events on the rural calendar is back, and you could be heading along with Chitty as your festival buddy!

We’re giving away an all‑expenses‑paid festival pass to The Shepherdess Muster: a three‑day immersive celebration created by the team behind Shepherdess magazine. It’s all about relaxing, learning, creating, unleashing your fun side, and connecting with incredible women from across Aotearoa.

And yes — you’ll get all meals, activities, workshops and tented accommodation covered. Too good!

🌸 What is The Shepherdess Muster?

Set in Tokanui from 6–8 March 2026, The Shepherdess Muster is a one‑of‑a‑kind women’s festival designed to help you:
✨ unwind
✨ reconnect
✨ get inspired
✨ and leave the daily juggle behind

Expect an incredible blend of:

• hands‑on workshops
• inspiring kōrero
• arts, crafts and creativity
• comedy, dance and entertainment
• conversations on health, relationships and business
• delicious kai
• space to breathe, reset and have a laugh with friends — new and old

It's the ultimate long weekend for rural women and anyone needing a boost of good vibes, connection and inspiration.

🎉 How to Win

Listen to Hokonui Breakfast with Chitty every morning during the competition period.
📱 When you hear the cue to text — flick us a message to get in the draw!

PLUS…
Head to the Hokonui Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14aYD9qB3g1/ and drop a comment on our Shepherdess Muster post for an extra chance to win.

One lucky winner will score a full festival pass, including:
✔ festival ticket
✔ all meals
✔ all workshops and activities
✔ tented accommodation
✔ and the whole weekend alongside Chitty!

🌐 Want to learn more or grab tickets?

You can check out the full festival programme or buy tickets at:
👉 www.shepherdessmuster.co.nz

🚺 Good luck — and we’ll see you in Tokanui! 🌿

The Shepherdess Muster: relax, refresh, reconnect.