In a closely contested Wairarapa A&P Society Senior Shearing Final at the Wairarapa Spring Show, Bruce Grace emerged as the champion, securing the title with a total score of 38.01 points. Grace's victory was marked by a remarkable blend of speed and precision over the course of shearing eight sheep, finishing with a time of 9:27.50. His performance showcased an exceptional balance between time efficiency, with 28.38 time points, and minimal errors on the board and in the pen, with 1.38 and 8.25 points respectively.