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Golden Shears

Golden Shears

A pair of giant shears welcomes visitors to Masterton. The town is known as the home of the Golden Shears, a yearly international sheep shearing competition.

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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Photograph by Shirley Williams

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Ben Schrader. 'Wairarapa places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/wairarapa-places/3/2