Fun Fact Friday! The first sheep dogs were brought to New Zealand from England and Scotland in 1840. Dogs were trained many thousands of years before this to herd and guard sheep. The sheepdog is a skilled and trusted workmate and has been a New Zealand icon for many years. Visit the Firth Tower Reserve and Museum to learn more about this hardworking, important member of the farm team in the John McCaw Woolshed and the Madill Shed. Visit our website for opening hours, admissions and building closures. https://www.firthtower.co.nz/
📷1 & 2 Matamata Historical Society.
Posted: 07 August 2026 06:00