Profile of a woman woodchopper and sawyer.
At age 21 and only her second year in the sport, Mikhayla Tainui-McLean of Otorohanga New Zealand is already making a name for herself in the sport of Woodchopping. She was selected in 2016 to be a member of the Axeferns, the national women's representative team of New Zealand.
Mikhayla is completing a teaching degree at the University of Waikato.
Mikki's other sporting interests include netball, basketball and touch rugby.
The ultimate reward in 2016, besides the national selection to represent her country was the recognition bestowed by the Royal Sydney Show of the Annual Achievement Prize, one of five special awards given each year.
I am planning to be at the following events and competitions this season.
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 2 - 11 September | Adelaide Royal Show |
| 13-14 October | Gisborne A&P Show |
| 29-30 October | Waikato Show |
| 9-11 Nov | Canterbury A&P Show |
| 12-13 Nov | Waiuku Cossie Club Carnival |
| 19 Nov | Egmont A&P Show |
| 26-27 Nov | Stratford A&P Show |
| 3 Dec 2016 | Golden Axe - Tokoroa |
| 1 January 2017 | Opononi |
| 14 January 2017 | Puhoi |
| 21 January 2017 | Coast Sports - Marakopa |
| 28-29 January | Rotorua A&P Show |
| 4 February 2017 | Waitomo Axe & Gun Club |
| 11 February 2017 | Marton |
| 18 February 2017 | Franklin A&P Show |
| 25 February 2017 | Putaruru A&P Show |
| 4 March 2017 | Awaroa Sports |
| 5 March 2017 | New Plymouth |
| 11-12 March 2017 | Ikamatua |
| 18 March 2017 | NANIA Grade Champs |
| 25 March 2017 | Waitomo Caves Sports Day |
| 7-17 April 2017 | Sydney Royal Easter Show |
A few images of Mikki in competition.
If you have enquiries, contact us by email.
Email: mikki@chopping.kiwi.nz
