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This competition's called 'The Golden Shears'.

It's the world's most important event for cutting sheep's wool - 'sheep-shearing'.

It's taken place in Masterton, New Zealand since 1961 and the competitors come from all over the world.

Sheep shearing is certainly very sporty, says Keryn Herbert.

For Joel Henare, shearing sheep needs a strong mind, not just a strong body.

The event takes place once a year over three days.

Each competitor's required to shear 20 sheep.

They're watched by a full stadium.

But they're also watched online by around 70,000 people.

The wool's taken off the sheep carefully.

It's important to keep the wool, the animal and also the sheep shearer safe.

Gavin Mutch comes from Scotland.

Part of the competition is for the 'wool handlers'.

These workers are a very important part of the process.

They help the shearers by taking away the wool and preparing it.

They work with both skill and speed.

They also have the possibility of winning a prize at Masterton.

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