Sport – The Valley Profile

Holly Mackenzie is relishing her role as a referee for Thames Valley Rugby Union. Photos: SUPPLIED

Lady ref calls the shots in Valley first

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:July 1, 2026
Post category:Sport

Holly Mackenzie has become the first female referee to run a premier game in Thames Valley, with her debut on June 20. The Thames Community Board representative was selected to…

Hauraki swimmer splashes to the top

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:June 16, 2026
Post category:News Sport

Nothing can stop Rylee Sayer.The swimmer from Hauraki Plains College competed at the New Zealand Swimming Championships in May, where she was named the Domestic and Emerging Para Swimmer of…

Harris Green picks up several awards at Huntly Speedway Ministock prizegiving. Photos: SUPPLIED

Ministock pits praise for rising racer

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:June 9, 2026
Post category:News Sport

Harris Green “didn’t really believe it” when he snapped up two awards at the Huntly Speedway Ministock Prizegiving in May.The 13-year-old racer received the Mentors Choice for Most Improved First…

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