The outfield is fantastic and the blocks are playing very well - consistent and providing a great contest between bat and ball"
Our Hutt Valley Sports Parks Maintenance team
Josh Dewar - Contract Supervisor
Josh is our Contract Manager, leading our Hutt City Maintenance team and liaising with Hutt City Council. Josh did his apprenticeship on a golf course, before working as a grounds man for Wellington City Council for five years, dealing with stakeholders such as the Phoenix and Hurricanes. Josh is a keen golfer and rugby player. |
Matt Goulden - Operational Supervisor
Matt joined Mexted Sports Turf as Operational Supervisor on our Hutt City Coumcil sports turf maintenance contract in 2024. Matt has a wide range of turf maintenance experience, having previously completed his sports turf apprenticeship with Kāpiti Coast District Council. Outside of work he plays football in winter and cricket in summer, while also enjoying a round of golf. |
Jo Davey - Contract Administrator
Jo is closely involved in the administrative delivery of our Hutt City Sports Park Contract, where her exceptional attention to detail keeps the wheels turning smoothly. She juggles the park bookings, keeps a close eye on health and safety matters and looks after the requirements of our Hutt Maintenance crew. |
Kevin Wakefield - Groundsman
Kevin is a highly experienced Groundsman, primarily based at Hutt Rec, with unparalleled knowledge of Hutt City's sports parks. He takes pride in presenting playing surfaces to the highest standards and in 2024 Hutt Rec won Cricket Ground of the Year for the fourth time, an outstanding achievement on Kevin's part. Kevin has a Level 4 Sports Turf Management qualification. |
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Mitch Fowell - Groundsman
Mitch joined Mexteds in 2020 as a mowing operator and now works as a groundsman at Te Whiti and Eastbourne parks, as part of our Hutt Maintenance team. He is the Koro of the team, guiding our younger staff and keeping spirits high with his great sense of humour. |
Tawera Tito - Groundsman
Tawera joined our mowing team in 2024, and has now graduated to a groundsman role working at Naenae and Delaney Parks. Outside of work, he's a keen sportsman, playing hockey, soccer, tennis and basketball, and also enjoys a round of golf. |
Charlie Stagg - Groundsman
Charlie has joined our maintenance team in 2024 straight from school, and is learning the trade as an apprentice groundsman at Fraser Park. Charlie is a keen follower of all sports. |
Jovarn Simmonds - Groundsman
Jovarn joined the business in 2024 as our apprentice groundsman at Petone Rec. In his spare time he's a keen cricketer. |
Wayne Freeman - Croquet lawns and artificial turs
Wayne joined Mexteds after a long career in the Royal New Zealand Navy as a chief engineer. His prime responsibility is mowing croquet lawns and maintaining artificial turfs in the Hutt Valley. |
David South - Tractor Mowing Operator
David South joined the team in 2022, and works as a tractor mowing operator around the Hutt sports parks. |