Sport – The Valley Profile

Chris Kemp is looking for volunteers to help him set up a Thames version of the event that has brought him years of joy. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Social Parkrun event set to be a legacy

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:December 17, 2024
Post category:Sport

Every Saturday morning at 8am, groups of people gather all over New Zealand to tackle a five-kilometre course. Some walk and talk, some push prams, and others hoof it to…

Hauraki Māori Open Mixed Touch Team, the Champions of the Open Mixed final at the Māori Touch Nationals 2024. Photo: SIOBHAN NURI

Hauraki Māori Touch wins big at nationals

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:December 13, 2024
Post category:News Sport

It was “pure joy and excitement” at the Māori Touch Nationals on December 1 in Rotorua when a Hauraki team won the open mixed final.The Hauraki Māori Open Mixed Touch…

Oli Mathis, 19, will make his All Blacks Sevens debut at the 2024/25 SVNS Series in Dubai. Photo: NZ RUGBY

From Waihī to All Blacks Sevens

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:November 26, 2024
Post category:News Sport

Oli Mathis is a name to watch.The inspiration that sparked his involvement in rugby started with him playing for his mates and “just trying to make my family proud”.But the…

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