In a closely contested Wairarapa A&P Society Open Shearing Semi Finals at the Wairarapa Spring Show, David Buick emerged as the top qualifier for the final round. With an impressive performance, Buick completed his share of 5 sheep in a time of 5:55.59, accumulating a total of 25.78 points. His nearest competitor, John Kirkpatrick, finished with a slightly higher total of 26.98 points after shearing his sheep in 6:03.50. Buick's remarkable efficiency was highlighted by his low board points of 1.00 and pen points of 7.00, underscoring his precision and skill in both speed and quality.