John, Good to hear that a NZ group is up & going. Its been about 11 or 12 years since Brian Chamberlin organized the first pumpkin competitions for the World Pumpkin Confederation in New Zealand. Some of this past history may be of interest to your group and help in the promotion of your event. I would like to hear your results and include them in our records. If I can be of any further help please e-mail me. Ray Waterman World Pumpkin Confederation