Shearer sets world record

It had been a big team effort, between 70 and 100 people helping organise the event, Mr Whitehead said.

The event was overseen by five judges, one of whom viewed it by videolink from Australia.

Welch, who is now a shearing contractor in the Waikato, attended the event and said it was a ‘‘positive thing’’ to see her record beaten.

‘‘I never thought I would have it so long.’’