Ages: All

When: Shearing classes begin at 8:00am, Wool Handling classes begin at 8:30am

Where: Shearing Pods next to the Woolshed

Fees: between $5.00 - $40.00 dependant on class

Trophies: St. J. Yorke Cup, John Price Memorial Cup, H.B. Wool Brokers Challenge Cup & Cottrell Contractors Cup

Prizes: Cash prizes and the above trophies will be awarded.

All Shearing and Wool Handling entries received by 18th October will have FREE admission tickets emailed to them. Registrations will be open online from 1st August 2026. Online entries close TBC. Physical or on the day entries will be taken, however admission tickets will need to be purchased at the gate. There will be no reimbursement of these fees.

The Shearing & Wool Handling Competition is an exciting event for all. While enthusiastic farmers, both young and old put their skill, speed and accuracy to the test, our judges will be watching with a keen eye to see who tops the lot in quality and expertise in this skillful art of shearing. Come along to the workshop where our pro shearers will be sharing some helpful tips and tricks with you before it all kicks off. This competition is open to all ages, and we especially encourage Secondary School Students to get amongst it and give it a go. 

Classes:

Shearing

  • Novice
  • Junior
  • Intermediate
  • Senior
  • Open

Wool Handling

  • Junior
  • Senior
  • Open

All details will be available on registration. For more information contact entries@hbap.co.nz

 

**PLEASE NOTE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD TO PAY VIA THIS FORM PLEASE STILL FILL OUT THE FORM AND THEN DEPOSIT THE MONEY IN THE FOLLOWING BANK ACCOUNT WITH YOUR NAME & SHEARING AS THE REFERNECE: Hawke's Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Soc Inc 06-0646-0231027-00

Shearing Results 2025

  • John Price Memorial Cup - Michael Buick
  • Novice Shearer - C Kjestrue
  • Juinor Shearer - A Swann
  • Intermediate Shearer - M Buick
  • Senior Shearer - Kaivah Cooper
  • Open Shearer - Toa Henderson

Wool Handling Results 2025

  • Junior Woolhandler - Laura Bradley
  • Senior Woolhandler - Maiden Elevs
  • Open Woolhandler - Keryn Herbert