Dion Morrell Shearing

30/08/2025

We support Elite Wool Industry training (EWIT).
The expert organisation in NZ for shearing and woolhandling training as well as Contractor specific courses. Hands on training support, in-shed follow ups.

27/08/2025

02/08/2025

23/07/2025

https://youtu.be/kgc7MkyJd9Q?si=3FBZ6zNxhlqkaPeN

22/07/2025

Great offer!

📢 Calling all shearing contractors - and interested parties
Get your Team trained in Animal Welfare & Calm Sheep Handling – online ($80 pp), or in-person ($1600 per group).
We're waiting on possible funding support🤞 and if it comes through, we’ll refund the cost!
Get ahead now – trained staff with better understanding of responsibilities around the Animal Welfare Act (1999), and peace of mind. ✅
Certificates awarded at the successful completion of the course.
📩 DM us or email [email protected] to book.
All prices are excluding GST.

19/06/2025

📍 Kyeburn, Central Otago
📅 21st – 23rd July
💥 Improver - Advanced Finewool Shearing Course 💥
Ready to take your finewool shearing to the next level? Join us in Kyeburn this July for an exclusive 3-day hands-on course designed for those looking to sharpen their technique and elevate their performance.
👨‍🏫 Learn from the legendary Dion Morrell, one of the best in the business
✅ Limited spaces available – secure your spot now!
📲 Full details on the booking page below
👉 BOOK NOW: https://book.elitewoolindustrytraining.com/210725
🔖 Proudly presented by Elite Wool Industry Training

10/06/2025

Great course to get sharp for Central Otago Pre-lamb!

Two-Day Finewool Woolhandling Course

This comprehensive two-day course is ideal for woolhandlers of all skill levels who are looking to enhance their finewool handling skills. Prior experience with crossbred wool is recommended before attending.

Held at the perfect time ahead of the busy pre-lamb season, this course will prepare you to handle finewool efficiently and confidently.

Spaces are limited – book online today to secure your spot!
book.elitewoolindustrytraining.com/210725FW

25/05/2025

25/05/2025

We still have some DMS merchandise in stock!
Hoodies, track pants, singlets. Only while stocks last…. final edition!

24/05/2025

Dion at the first ever Elite Wool Industry training course in South Korea.
South Korea is starting out with sheep
and wool and we trained the first shearers for their country. How cool is that!! Good luck to them on their sheep and wool venture.

12/05/2025

🚨 NEW COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Animal Welfare & Calm Sheep Handling

Developed and designed in collaboration with Shearer Woolhandler Training Inc and AWI in Australia, Elite NZ are proud to launch our latest short course, to support high standards of animal welfare in the shearing and wool industries. This hands-on, practical training focuses on:
✅ Understanding your responsibilities under animal welfare guidelines
✅ Best-practice sheep handling
✅ Reducing stress for both animals and handlers
✅ Skills that complement shearing, woolhandling and pressing roles

Whether you’re a Contractor or a Farmer and looking to up skill your team, this course helps build safer, more professional, and welfare-focused practices in the shed.

📍 Available now.
📩 Message us for more information or register your interest with Noel Handley (Elite NZ Operations Manager); [email protected]

Let’s lift the standard—together.

30/04/2025

North Otago Beginner shearing course, 5th - 8th May - Oamaru
Book online now and learn from experienced trainers who are here to help you succeed ➡️ book.elitewoolindustrytraining.com/OAM050525

Check out our website for more information and upcoming courses www.elitewoolindustrytraining.com