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James Blair wins Young Grower 2026 title

A 29-year-old from Pukekohe has won the Young Grower championship after competing against six regional winners in a series of challenges.

Skinny McBuntu

James Blair, a 29-year-old grower from Pukekohe, has claimed the 2026 Young Grower title. He competed against six other regional winners in a series of challenges to win the championship.

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Young Grower: Pukekohe champ James Blair claims 2026 title

The 29-year-old competed against six other regional winners in a series of challenges.

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