In the Whangamomona Republic, president John Herlihy and his family turned on another successful Whanga Shears.
With son Craig now in charge of the flock, they have lost none of their free moving abilities. Great to see some new faces. The Aotuhia shearing crew were well represented with eight participants and took out the Intermediate and open finals.
Local shearing contractor Andrew Brown made a smart move coming out to scout future talent which started with the hotly contested crutching. Jack McFarlane and Kate Pease won their sections in impressive style.
Local Darren Pease won the novice after a countback as it was a tie with Gus Waite. Max Hutchinson with impressive shearing took out the junior title.
Rory Harrigan took home the Wayne Donaldson Trophy for the Intermediate event. Andrew Brown just held on despite a determined Aotuhia effort to win the Senior title. Lloyd Downs' strategy of go hard or go home won him the open title.