Timber Tina set to thrill show patrons

Lumberjacks, bulls the size of small cars, sheep shearing and Kiwi band Sons of Zion are on the bill at this year’s Royal Easter Show.

More than 120,000 punters are expected to pack into Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds over the five days.

This year’s entertainers include Tina Scheer, AKA Timber Tina, who has been log rolling since she was 7 years old and founded the first allwomen team of logging sports entertainers.

Scheer, 57, and a group of lumberjacks from America put on a thrilling show that features soupedup chainsaws, axe throwing and underhand chopping.

“Heck — watching a guy chop with a six-pound razor blade, three inches from his toes [known as underhand chopping] is pretty exciting. You literally are at risk every single stroke you take with the axe,” she said.

Scheer has travelled around the world with her act. She also starred in US television reality show in 2006.

a number of free performances in the main entertainment area over the five days from March 29 to April 2.

The bill also includes Kiwi musicians Che Fu at 8pm tomorrow and reggae band Sons of Zion at the same time on Saturday.

Entry to the Royal Easter Show is free and tickets for activities, including carnival rides and Zirka Circus, can be bought on site.

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