Running of the Lambs




(Waipukurau, New Zealand) Thousands of people reportedly gathered to see the running of the lambs.

Ahead of the event, SPCA national chief executive Robyn Kippenberger told ONE News that organisers would be under close scrutiny to make sure they followed animal welfare laws.

They said they did not want a repeat of the Te Kuiti "running of the sheep" event two years ago when a group of ewes ran free, causing mayhem amongst the crowd.

"As far as the new law is concerned, they better have good procedures around what they are doing to make sure that the animals are ok," said Kippenberger.

Organiser Christine Shanahan said there had been an incredible amount of safety measures put in place to ensure the event was safe for viewers and the border-cross Romney sheep.

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