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National Shearing Circuit

Established in 1972, the National Shearing Circuit celebrates the skills of New Zealand shearers. PGG Wrightson is a proud principal sponsor, since 2001, in collaboration with Vetmed, known for developing and manufacturing health treatments for sheep, cattle, and deer.

Starting back in October, the National Shearing Circuit sees five rounds in total before the top 12 shearers go on to compete at the Golden Shears in Masterton. 

DATE LOCATION CHAMPIONSHIP BREED
4 - 5 October 2024 Alexandra NZ Merino Shearing Championships Merino
11 - 12 October 2024 Waimate NZ Spring Shears Romney Full Wool
14 - 15 November 2024 Christchurch NZ Corriedale Shearing Championships Corriedale
1 February 2025 Marton Rangitikei Shears Romney Lambs
23 February 2025 Pahiatua Pahiatua Shears Romney Second Shear
27 Februrary - 1 March 2025 Masterton Golden Shears Multi Breed
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Going for gold at the National Shearing Circuit

Since his first Open-competition in 2000, sheep shearing legend Nathan Stratford has competed in the National Shearing Circuit finals 20 times, secured 85 Open-final wins, a World teams’ championship title, three PGG Wrightson/Vetmed National Shearing Circuit wins and has his sights set on a fourth win in February.

Changes to the sheep industry are transforming the shearing landscape, explains Nathan. “We’ve been losing a lot of sheep to trees, so our shearing season is a lot shorter. We used to do an 11-month season, and now we are struggling to do eight,” says Nathan.

While the industry responds to these changes, Nathan and his competitors are focused on this year’s PGG Wrightson/Vetmed National Shearing Circuit, and beyond.

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