The National Shearing Circuit is a prestigious competition celebrating excellence in the skill of shearing. PGG Wrightson has sponsored the National Shearing Circuit for the past 18 years, and has recently renewed its sponsorship for the next three years.
Established in 1973 the circuit is approaching its fiftieth anniversary. Continuing its relationship with the event that began in 2003, under the current arrangement PGG Wrightson is co-sponsoring with animal health product manufacturer Nexan, meaning the event will be titled the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.
Shearers compete for points over five rounds, starting in Alexandra in October with the fine wool section; moving to full wool hoggets in Waimate; Corriedales in Christchurch in November; lambs in Rangitikei on Waitangi Day; and concluding in Pahiatua later in February with second shears.
Based on points earned through those five rounds, the circuit final is fought out in Masterton by the top 12 shearers on the eve of the Golden Shears.
2021/2022 Shearing Circuit dates
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VENUE |
DATE | CHAMPIONSHIP | BREED |
|
Alexandra |
1-2 October 2021 |
NZ Merino Shearing Championships | Merino |
|
Waimate |
8-9 October 2021 | NZ Spring Shears | Romney Full Wool |
|
Christchurch |
11-12 November 2021 |
NZ Corriedale Shearing/Woolhandling Championships Hosted by the NZ Agricultural Show |
Corriedale |
|
Marton |
5 February 2022 | Rangitikei Shears | Romney Lambs |
|
Pahiatua |
27 February 2022 | Pahiatua Shears | Romney Second Shear |
| Masterton | 3-5 March 2022 | Golden Shears (Cancelled) | Multi Breeds |
National Shearing Circuit news
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Jamie Mackay discussed the current state of the wool market with Grant Edwards, GM of Wool at PGG Wrightson.
While the war in Ukraine has potential to impact the market, the bigger issue is lock-downs in China. Grant is particularly concerned about the lock-down of Shanghai, arguably the major port in the world. Stopping the movement of goods through China has a significant effect as a lot of New Zealand...
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Wool Market Update – Prices rise, with significant premiums likely for quality pre-lamb wool.
From mid-April, the market for crossbred wools increased appreciably in both the North and South Islands. Foreign exchange has been the main factor driving this, with the New Zealand dollar at one point dropping below US$0.63. Demand for better quality wools, with good colour and sound preparation...
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Wool’s cool at school.
An interactive educational opportunity for students might be the way to help New Zealand with its growing wool crisis. The Wool In Schools programme works with primary, intermediate, and secondary schools. Schools can register for The Wool Shed, filled with interactive tools to educate kids on wool...
Video or image
Jamie Mackay discussed the current state of the wool market with Grant Edwards, GM of Wool at PGG Wrightson.
While the war in Ukraine has potential to impact the market, the bigger issue is lock-downs in China. Grant is particularly concerned about the lock-down of Shanghai, arguably the major port in the world. Stopping the movement of goods through China has a significant effect as a lot of New Zealand...
Video or image
Wool Market Update – Prices rise, with significant premiums likely for quality pre-lamb wool.
From mid-April, the market for crossbred wools increased appreciably in both the North and South Islands. Foreign exchange has been the main factor driving this, with the New Zealand dollar at one point dropping below US$0.63. Demand for better quality wools, with good colour and sound preparation...
Video or image
Wool’s cool at school.
An interactive educational opportunity for students might be the way to help New Zealand with its growing wool crisis. The Wool In Schools programme works with primary, intermediate, and secondary schools. Schools can register for The Wool Shed, filled with interactive tools to educate kids on wool...