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We ensure all Record attempts are scrupulously fair to past and present Shearer's, and the sheep they shear

We ensure all Record attempts are scrupulously fair to past and present Shearer's, and the sheep they shear

We ensure all Record attempts are scrupulously fair to past and present Shearer's, and the sheep they shear

Future Confirmed Record Attempts:

Friday 19th December 2025

Martin Howlett is to attempt the 9 hour merino lamb record of 664 set by Dwayne Black in 2004.
To take place at ‘Parkdale SRS’ 1580 Collie Road, Dubbo, NSW, Australia.
Referees are: Donald Johnston Convener N.Z. David Brooker, Dave Grant, Mark Buscumb, Australia.
 

Tuesday 20th January 2026

A four stand Women’s 8 hour strong wool lamb record attempt is to take place at “Melrose Station’ 948 Cairn Road, Owaka, South Otago, N.Z.
Shearers are, Christina Rimene, Rose Lewis, Te Atukura Crawford, Ariana Te Whata, shearing for Scott Cameron.
Referees will be: Mark Buscumb Convener, Australia, Neil Fagan, Bart Hadfield, Ronnie King, Alistair Emslie, Johnny Fraser, Donald Johnston, N.Z.
 

Saturday 31st January 2026

Cameron Shearing are to attempt the 3 stand 8 hour strong wool lamb record set in 2019 by Cole L’Huillier, Kaleb Foote, Daniel Langlands (Tally 1976).
Shearers are Shane Ratima, Paerata Abrahams, Leon Samuels, is to take place at Waihelo Station, Moa Flat, West Otago, N.Z.
Referees are: Barry Hammonds Convener, Australia, Bart Hadfield, Ronnie King, Alistair Emslie, Johnny Fraser, Donald Johnston, N.Z.
 

  

The Records Society is currently accepting record applications.

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Latest Record Attempt Results

  • Saturday 18th October 2025

    Riverina Shearing Gang of Benjamin Duncan 502, Cameron Hicks 488, Nick Lehmann 475, Toby Walker 447, Lochie Robertson 389, a total of 2301, set a 5 stand 8 hour merino lamb World Record at ‘Boorooke’, Morven, NSW, Australia.
    Referees were: Johnny Fraser Convener, Neil Fagan N.Z. Dave Grant, Barry Hammonds, Mike Henderson, Ralph Blue, Mark Baldwin, Peter Artridge Australia.

  • Wednesday 15th October 2025

    Nikki Lyons set a Women’s World Record shearing 502 merino lambs in 9 hours at ‘Glendemar’ Marnoo, Victoria, Australia.
    Referees were: Alistair Emslie Convener, N.Z. Dave Grant, Barry Hammonds, Steve Potaka-Osborne, Australia.

Our Mission Statement

To ensure that all Record attempts are scrupulously fair to past and present Shearer's, and the sheep they shear.

Read more about us
Paul Harris - Shearing Recrods Chairman

The Chairman:

Paul Harris
162 Maskells Road
R D 1
Amberley 7481
North Canterbury, N.Z.
PH: +64 27 273 1029

Hugh McCarroll - Sharing Records Secretary

The Secretary:

Mr Hugh McCarroll
12 St Thomas Avenue
Pyes Pa
Tauranga 3112
New Zealand
Ph: +64 7 5431 390 or +64 27 2606475

Contact Us

Either contact Paul or Hugh directly on the information provided, email us info@shearingrecords.co.nz or fill in our contact page form