Jesse Wood

1 week ago | cambridgenews.nz | Jesse Wood

Greyhound Racing NZ has applied for a judicial review of the Government plan to  ban the sport. Jesse Wood talks to an advocate of the sport about her concerns if the ban goes ahead. Cambridge-based greyhound advocate Jenny Bartlett is concerned about where more than 2900 dogs will go once the industry is out of the picture in New Zealand. Racing minister Winston Peters announced the end of greyhound racing in December. A date of July 2026 was set to give time to rehome the dogs.

2 weeks ago | teawamutunews.nz | Jesse Wood

There were several Waipā club battles in Waikato club rugby last weekend, including a close win for Hautapu over Te Awamutu Sports. Te Awamutu hosted the match at Albert Park on Friday evening, succumbing 17-13.to the premier men from Cambridge. Logan “Woody” Karl scored Te Awamutu’s sole try. Leo Scott added a conversion and two penalty goals off the tee. Rui Farrant, Karlan Mosaati and Quintony Ngatai scored for the visitors. Dallas Rata-Makene added a conversion.

2 weeks ago | cambridgenews.nz | Jesse Wood

It’s uncommon for people to commit to one place or cause for long these days – the Bourke family have been involved in Hautapu rugby for six generations. The family have provided players and administrators to the club and region for more than 107 years. Harper, 17, became the sixth generation to play senior rugby for Hautapu. He made his debut for the Hautapu colts’ side against Te Awamutu Sports earlier this season.

2 weeks ago | teawamutunews.nz | Jesse Wood

Te Awamutu Golf Club wants to buy neighbouring land to remove and replace the two holes bordering Golf Rd and State Highway 3. This redevelopment proposal comes after several near misses and vehicles hit by golf balls from the eighth and 18th holes. Road boundary issues are common for New Zealand golf clubs. The Te Awamutu course covers 37 hectares – 40 hectares is considered a bare minimum for a golf club – and does not have any areas available to remove and replace the holes.

3 weeks ago | cambridgenews.nz | Jesse Wood

Hautapu premiers demolished Morrinsville 64-20 scoring 10 tries in front of home fans at Memorial Park in Cambridge in Waikato club rugby on Saturday. With the green machine Hamilton Marist being beaten by University, Hautapu went  top of the table on points difference. There are only six points in it and both teams are on 25 competition points. Fellow Waipā premier team, Te Awamutu Sports were held to a 16-all deadlock by Ōtorohanga at Island Reserve.