New Zealand Axe Men Rookies Championship

New Zealand’s top rookie axe men will be at the Rural Games.

Our 2025 lineup was:

  • Mathew Gower – Whangamoamoa
  • Morgan Bolstad – Taumaruni
  • Sam Bellamy – Stratford
  • Sam Unahi – Invercargill
  • Scott Matthews – Hokitika
  • Jack Matthews – Hokitika
  • Lochie Windley – Rolleston
  • Willie Hoyle – Expat Kiwi now from Victoria, Australia

Timetable

  • 1 PM Stock Saw
  • 1:30 PM Standing Block
  • 2 PM Single Saw
  • 2:30 PM Underhand Chop
  • 3:30 PM Springboard
  • 4 PM Medal Ceremony & Photos

It’s a whole day of wood chopping – in the morning watch the New Zealand Women’s Championship and then the Rookies in the afternoon.


Thanks to our prize sponsors

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A great family weekend of traditional sports, entertainment and heaps of opportunities to have a go.

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