A shearing gang of four young women from different parts of New Zealand are getting set to create a new world record. The goal? Shear more than 2000 sheep in 9 hours. “We’re doing a four stand nine hour strong wool lambs record for women, it’s the first time there’s ever been a four stand women’s record,” says Sarah Higgins.
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National Speed Shears Champs lift NZ standards
In preparation for this year's world speed shears, New Zealander shearers gathered in Te Kuiti recently to compete for the right to represent New Zealand. The national speed shears held at the Waitete Rugby Club.
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NewsDespite best efforts shearers fall short of record
A King Country shearing gang’s attempt on a World record has been called off half-way through as the three shearers fell behind the pace required to get their names into the books.
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NewsAccomplished Māori wool-handler loses battle to cancer
Six-time world champion wool handler, Jo Kumeroa has passed away after fighting her battle with cancer.
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Te Huia attempts to break shearing record
Stacey Te Huia, Te Kuiti shearer, attempted to break the world’s nine-hour strong wool ewe-shearing record in Benneydale. This was the second time Te Huia has tried to break the record, currently held by Rodney Sutton.
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NewsShearer gets the nod
Despite the drama around the leadership of the Labour Party, today David Shearer was again given the nod.
