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“It was one of his axes and she wanted it to go to a beginner axeman,” said Hayley. “He bought it for a very reasonable $100 and had to borrow the last $10 from me. “We still joke that I own a 10 per cent share and should be entitled to 10 per cent of any prize money won with it. “Goldie’s memory lives on each time it is used.” As well as getting in as much practice as possible during the week while boarding at Palmerston Aiden and Brodie Grant have been selected for the Under-21 Axemen’s team to compete in Australia North Boys’ High School, the pair travel to Otaki on a regular basis and the youngest, Abbey (6) is keen to Brodie said it’s just as exciting to to train with some of the top axemen in follow in her brothers’ footsteps. be selected again but this time he the country. Both Aiden and Brodie had their first has less nerves. The camaraderie of The trip to Adelaide will cost each competition at Ohingaiti Sports Days — woodchopping is an aspect of the sport team member around $3,500. Aiden in 2009 for Brodie, followed by Aiden both boys enjoy. and Brodie have been busy fundraising in 2011. The pair now travel all over “Everybody encourages and helps the central and lower North Island to each other out and enjoys their sport,” towards this goal. “We think woodchopping is a compete from October to April. said Aiden. fantastic sport with great combination Last year they were selected to “It’s a great environment to be in.” of skill and strength, and it honours our compete in the Australian States Hayley said the spor t of pioneering ancestors, who spent much Under-21 Championships in Melbourne. woodchopping has been great for the of their lives turning New Zealand into Aiden said it was a huge honour to boys and she is very proud they have the incredible agricultural success it is be selected to represent New Zealand. made the New Zealand Under-21 team. today,” said Aiden and Brodie. “We didn’t do as well as we had “But my proudest moment was long hoped and we were beaten by a strong before that when I saw, and now see, Victorian side which was disappointing. one of the boys carrying a very heavy log “A couple of aspects of the for a fellow competitor nearly 50 years Portable Milking competition didn’t go our way. his senior, to their competing stand.” Specialists “However it was a great experience She said Aiden and Brodie help set for us as first time competitors and the up, compete in their race, then shake Stainless Steel Milking Machines rest of the team as a young side with an hands and congratulate each competitor for cows, goats and sheep. Single average age of less than 17.” when the race is over. or double units. Kitsets, with petrol or electric motors. Brodie said it was an awesome “In return there is always wise advice feeling to be part of the team. Ideal for house cows, calfrearing, cheeseon how to cut a block that may be knotty making etc. Milking time 5-6 mins per “We did reasonably well for a young or look difficult, how to sharpen an axe, cow. Easy to use and clean. All parts and team but we were disappointed to have how to stand, where to make the most accessories available. 12 month warranty. only managed second place to Victoria.” efficient blows with the axe, and general Gaining selection again this year guidance and encouragement. has been another sporting highlight for the boys. “Again it’s a great opportunity and hopefully we can improve on last year’s result/performance,” said Aiden.
“As they say — priceless.”
When Brodie first started competing, the widow of local woodchopping legend, Goldie McIntosh, offered him an axe to buy.
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