It was a big weekend for New Zealand's rural community, with the country's shearers dominating the 2026 Golden Shears event.

New Zealand claimed an unprecedented five wins in six events at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships, which ended in Masterton on Saturday night.

The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the action. 

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It was a big weekend for New Zealand's rural community, with the country's shearers dominating the 2026 Golden Shears event.
New Zealand claimed an unprecedented five wins in six events at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships, which ended in Masterton on Saturday night.
The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the action.&nbsp;
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand's performance at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships 2026

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The US President's social media posts suggest he's worried about the price of oil, as the US and Israel bombard Iran into an 11th day.

More than 1700 have been killed in the Middle East - most in Iran, and hundreds in Lebanon.

Despite this, markets appear to have calmed down following the initial shock, and Milford Asset Management's Brendan Larsen explained why.

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The US President's social media posts suggest he's worried about the price of oil, as the US and Israel bombard Iran into an 11th day.
More than 1700 have been killed in the Middle East - most in Iran, and hundreds in Lebanon.
Despite this, markets appear to have calmed down following the initial shock, and Milford Asset Management's Brendan Larsen explained why.
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Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on markets calming down from Middle East conflict shock

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

The Public Service Commissioner raised a few eyebrows when he confirmed boards can make individual employment offers to non-NZEI teachers from today, after the union rejected three recent deals. Do we think this was the right move? 

There's growing calls to reform sick leave laws after the recent Covid wave led to more deaths and hospitalisations. Do we think changes are really needed here? 

Do we really need more cash machines? Who still uses cash? Do we think the Reserve Bank was out of line?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
The Public Service Commissioner raised a few eyebrows when he confirmed boards can make individual employment offers to non-NZEI teachers from today, after the union rejected three recent deals. Do we think this was the right move?&nbsp;
There's growing calls to reform sick leave laws after the recent Covid wave led to more deaths and hospitalisations. Do we think changes are really needed here?&nbsp;
Do we really need more cash machines? Who still uses cash? Do we think the Reserve Bank was out of line?
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The Huddle: Do we really need more cash machines?

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11 March.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11 March. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 11 March 2026 

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand's performance at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships 2026

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