Can you tell us about where you’re from or live in Northland, and how your sporting journey began?

My parents moved us to Whangarei when I was around three years old, and after a year, we relocated to Whangarei Heads, where I have called home for most of my life. My parents got me into sports, playing football at a young age, but eventually, I got into the hockey scene, playing for Marist until I arrived at Kamo Intermediate School. That is when I realised I loved hockey and couldn't get enough of it.

What does it mean to you to represent Northland in your sport?

Representing Northland means being able to represent the generations of people who have played before me. I always take great pride in putting on the blue shirt and giving all my effort.

What are your goals and dreams as an athlete?

Currently, I am still finding my feet in Christchurch and the new hockey that I am playing in a different environment. My goals are to keep improving to give myself better chances at making more squads.

How did you feel when you found out you were selected for the Kauri Club scholarship?

I was very happy to hear that I was selected, and it felt like a reward for the hard work I had put in over the previous seasons.

What has the Kauri Club support enabled you to do that you couldn’t have done otherwise?

The Kauri Club supported me in going to the 2024 Future Black Sticks camp, which was an amazing experience, living and playing with all the other best players in my age group.

What would you say to younger athletes in Northland who dream of following in your footsteps?

I would say that the most important thing is to make sure you enjoy your sport and build a strong group of mates that you will have for life. If you enjoy going to training and playing, you will get better naturally. Eventually, you may find yourself in a position where, with another big push, you can achieve anything you want.

Article added: Wednesday 29 October 2025