Not the Sheep's Best Moment

Golden Shears

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March 2nd 2007
We woke this morning in Masterton, Home of the Golden Shears. While it is true that our final destination is Reefton, the main goal of our travels is the 2007 Golden Shears. Over three days, the best of the best compete in sheep shearing, wool handling and pressing. It has been my dream to compete in a sheep shearing contest. We were sadly only able to attend the first day of competition but it ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » East Coast

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more