Auctioneers battle it out with their wits and words

Yes, they’re actually saying actual words and sentences, it’s just on double speed.

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In a congregation of almost 40 realtors from across New Zealand and Australia, the Learn, Vision, Develop (LVD) World Auctioneering Championships has wrapped up, offering not only cash prizes, but also learning.

The top honour went to Auckland’s Conor Patton, from Bayleys Realty, who won the open category and $1000 for the fourth consecutive year.