In the Wairarapa Spring Show's Novice Woolhandling Heats, Caitlin Murphy emerged as the top performer, securing her advancement to the next phase of the competition. Murphy's impressive coordination and skill allowed her to finish with a total score of 89.72 points, a clear lead ahead of her closest competitor. Her time of 1 minute and 33.72 seconds not only demonstrated her efficiency but also contributed to her low time points of 21.72, the lowest among all participants.