Battle of the Sexes New Zealand Tree Climbing Championship | Te Taumāhekeheke Piki Rākau ā Ira

A new event for the Rural Games, four of New Zealand’s leading speed tree climbing women take on the men. It’ll be a huge battle of speed and agility.

The teams will compete in the footlock (a timed 12 metre speed event) and work climbing event.

Alongside the event, a secondary school competition will be held – introducing the next generation to speed tree climbing competitions.

The event is being run by the New Zealand Arboricultural Association who are also hosting special HaveaGo sessions for kids on both days of the Games from 10am to 3:30pm.

Watch some of the action