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The Tux Yarding Challenge has kicked off today in Poverty Bay.
Over 200 dogs from across the North Island are taking part in the four-day sheep dog trials.
New Head Steward, George Shield, caught up with us to let us know how it's looking in sunny Poverty Bay for day one of the comp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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