In the Wairarapa A&P Society Open Woolhandling Heats at the Wairarapa Spring Show, Marika Braddick led the field with a notable performance, securing the top position with a total score of 60.27 points. Braddick completed her handling of five fleeces in a rapid time of 1:06.34, managing to keep her time points low at 13.27, which contributed significantly to her leading position. Her closest competitor, Cushla Abraham, finished with a total of 79.86 points, trailing by 19.59 points. Abraham's handling time was longer, clocking in at 1:19.28, which resulted in higher time points of 15.86.