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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:

No Record Attempts

At this stage there are no future record attempts.

The Records Society is currently accepting record applications.

Apply for a Record Attempt

Going to give a record a go?
Our online application form makes applying for a record attempt easy. Please click here to view our record attempt application form.

Latest Record Attempt Results

  • Saturday 31st January 2026

    Leon Samuels 702, Paerata Abrahams 692, Shane Ratima 679, a final tally of 2073 eclipsed the previous 8 hour 3 stand strong wool lamb record by ninety-seven. Record took place at ‘Waihelo Station’ Moa Flat, West Otago, New Zealand.
    Referees were: Barry Hammonds Convener, Australia, Alistair Emslie, Johnny Fraser, Bart Hadfield, Donald Johnston, Ronnie King, N.Z.

  • Tuesday 20th January 2026

    Te Atukura Rimene 530, Ariana Te Whata 504, Christina Rimene 481, Rose Lewis 423, a total of 1938 setting a Women’s 8 hour strong wool lamb World Record shearing for Scott Cameron Shearing at ‘Melrose Station’ Owaka, South Otago, New Zealand.
    Referees were: Mark Buscumb Convener, Australia, Alistair Emslie, Neil Fagan, Johnny Fraser, Bart Hadfield, Donald Johnston, Ronnie King, N.Z.

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