Friday February 29 2008

EX-SHEARER and Minster for Maori Affairs Parekura Horomia meets and greets the Golden Shears 2008 resident woolhandling team in Masterton tonight.
The MP shore an exhibition sheep at a past Golden Shears but spent his time this year catching up with the hard-working wool handlers who take care of the wool from the 4000 sheep shorn during the three-day competition. 
To the immediate left of Mr Horomia is Golden Shears judge Mavis Mullins and to the right is a smiling Tangiora Paku of Masterton.
New Zealand First MP Ron Mark was also present at the second night of the world’s most respected	 shearing contest.
The Golden Shears kicked off yesterday and runs to Saturday March 1.
The event sees competitors from New Zealand, Norway, Australia, the UK, Ireland, and South Africa battle it out for the top titles.

For a full programme and live video action see www.goldenshears.co.nz.

For free images or further information contact the Golden Shears Media Group at goldenshears@pete.co.nz or phone 021 488 137 or 027 5788 137. International callers phone 006421 488 137 or 006427 5788 137.