It’s that time of year again where the sheep line up for their haircuts at the Waimate Shears.

One of the biggest shearing events going around, the competition will boast some of the top shearers from New Zealand and further afield.

Highlights as always are the Speed Shear on Friday night, the Transtasman Blade Shearing Test Match, and the Open Machine Final, but there is plenty of action throughout the weekend.

For the full programme, and more info, go to waimateshears.nz/event_programme.html