Sixty Years of The Golden Shears

Country Life

English - February 28, 2020 08:23 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB
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New Zealand's premier shearing competition, The Golden Shears, is gearing up for its 60th birthday bash next week. Despite scepticism at the start and declining demand for wool, The Golden Shears is now one of the oldest volunteer-run events in the country. With help from Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, Country Life looks back over its rich history.