New Zealand Speed Shearing Championship | Te Tātāwhāinga Kuti Hipi Hohoro O Aotearoa

This event is running from 15 March 2026 until 15 March 2026. It is next occurring on 15/03/2026 2:30 pm

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The New Zealand Speed Shearing Championship

2025 Competitors

  • Leon Samuels from Southland
  • Lionel Taumata from Southland (formerly King Country)
  • Brett Roberts from Mataura
  • Jack Fagan from Te Kuiti
  • Paerata Abraham from Masterton
  • Digger Balme from King Country
  • Toa Henderson from Northland
  • Rowland Smith from Hawke’s Bay
  • Forde Alexander from Taumarunui
  • Rubin Alabaster from Taihape

They are participating in the tenth annual New Zealand Speed Shearing Championship.

With heats and finals, they’ll battle on stage against the clock. Unbelievably, the fastest will shear a sheep top to tail in under 20 seconds!

Our Speed Shearing Championship is in memory of Tony Chapman.

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