In a thrilling final, organisers described as worthy of any Golden Shears, Cam Ferguson won the open machines title at the Waimate Shears on Saturday.
The lead swapped between most of the six finalists, with Ferguson, from Central Hawkes Bay, heading off former Golden Shears winner David Fagan (Te Kuiti) and John Kirkpatrick (Napier).
The open blades title was won by Mike McConnell (Cave), with Billy Michelle (Timaru) second and Brian Thomson (Christchurch) third.
Results. -Junior woolhandling: Ngahuia Thwaites 1, Stevie Mason 2, Juiliette Lyon 3.
Senior woolhandling: Toia Karipa 1, Amy Ruki 2, Kelly Luke 3.
Open woolhandling: Joanne Kumeroa (Wanganui) 1, Angelique Gage (Christchurch) 2, Tia Hinemoa Potae (Alexandra) 3.
Junior machines: Brett Robert (Mataura) 1, Brendon Graham (Wexford) 2, Kaea Kingi 3.
Intermediate machines: Cory Palmer (Dipton) 1, Scott Nichol (Milton) 2, Luke Palmer (Dipton) 3.
Senior machines: Tipene Te Whata (Northland) 1, Ant Frew (Christchurch) 2, Jason Edwards (Rakaia) 3.
Teams: Hot Steppers 1, Apple and Lime 2, Goldies Locks and the 3 Bears 3.
Open Blades: Mike O'Connell (Cave) 1, Billy Michelle (Te Kuiti) 2, Brian Thomson (Christchurch) 3.
Open machines novice: Ryan Miller (Christchurch) 1, Chopper Waihape (Mataura) 2, Ringa Paewai (Dannevirke) 3.
Open machines: Cam Ferguson (Hawkes Bay) 1, David Fagan (Te Kuiti) 2, John Kirkpatrick (Napier) 3.
