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The Golden Shears

THE WORLD'S PREMIER SHEARING AND WOOLHANDLING CHAMPIONSHIP

29 Feb, 1, 2 March 2024

War Memorial Stadium, 2 Dixon St, Masterton

The world's premier shearing and wool handling championship takes place in Masterton, home of Golden Shears since 1961.

The Golden Shears logo has become an internationally recognised trademark that symbolises both quality and excellence in the skilful art of shearing and wool handling. The three days of competitions  encompass novice, junior, intermediate, senior and open shearing  along with novice, junior, senior and open wool handling plus singles & pairs wool pressing as well as the coveted triathlon award.From the dreams and inspirations of a few enthusiastic young farmers many years ago, the greatest shearing competition in the world was born.

SHearing

Shearing has progressed from being a physically demanding and arduous farm task to being recognised as an elite sporting pursuit with an outcome that contributes to the economic wellbeing of New Zealand.

Woolhandling

From 1985 wool handling competitions have become an integral part of shearing events throughout the country. In fact one could say wool handling is the biggest growth industry on the New Zealand shearing circuit.

WoolPressing

If one wants to see “muscles in motion” then the Wool pressing Championships deliver this, and more!

It ‘s common knowledge that one of the most demanding physical activities in the wool shed operation is that of the pressers.

3 days of non stop-action and entertainment, The Golden Shears is the pinnacle of International Shearing and Wool Handling competitions.

The enthralling Open Final is a heart stopping tightrope walk of speed and quality.

6 men pitted against each other with 20 sheep each, as the entire stadium watches on the edge of their seats and 70,000 people around the world watch the live broadcast to see who will be crowned with the most prestigious shearing title in the world.

Our coverage of the event via our own Golden Shears Live is unsurpassed by any shearing competition in the World, but you can't beat the excitement of being there to witness history being made and to soak up the lanolin infused atmosphere as the sweat drips off competitors brows.

Don't miss out, reserve your tickets today.

EXPERIENCE IT LIVE

Being there is better

Reserve your tickets today

Tickets for the evening finals sell out quickly so reserve your's today to ensure you don't miss out on the action.

For the ultimate in value, buy an all access season pass that gets you into all day and night events including the Grand Finals.

Schools can contact us for information on our school access program.

Reserve your tickets on Eventfinda now.

GOLDEN SHEARS LIVE

Live Broadcast

When you can't make it to the action.

The Golden Shears is the ultimate Shearing and Wool handling event in the world, with incredible live broadcasts that bring you up close and personal with the action. But in 2023, changes to funding grants threaten to cut off this amazing coverage.

We're determined to keep the broadcasts going, and with your help, we can make it happen! By signing up as a supporter, you'll get exclusive access to ad-free live streams and special content for 30 days for only $5.99. And if you become a Gold Supporter for just $25 per year, you'll get ad-free access to Golden Shears content for the entire year, including past events as they are added each year.

Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of the Golden Shears community and ensure that this iconic event continues to thrive.
Sign up today and show your support for one of the greatest traditions in the world of Shearing and Wool handling!