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

Anthony Bryant - Operations Supervisor

Anthony was looking for a change of career after 16 years in the paint manufacturing sector when he joined our Hutt  sports parks maintenance crew in 2020.  After 18 months as groundsman primarily looking after our Upper Hutt sports parks contract, his organisational and people skills have seen him promoted to Operations Supervisor, looking after our Hutt City and Upper Hutt City maintenance crews.
Caleb Ladbrook - NZCIS

Since joning Mexteds in 2019, Caleb has worked in a number of roles, including as a senior turf specialist in a sole-charge role on the Upper Hutt sports field maintenance contract, before promotion to Operations Supervisor of our Hutt maintenance teams. 
From 2022 his focus is looking after the new world-class NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport fields at Trentham. 
Caleb holds a Level 4 Sports Turf Management qualification. ​
​Kevin Wakefield - Groundsman

Kevin is a highly experienced Groundsman with an unparalleled knowledge of Hutt City's sports parks. He takes pride in presenting  playing surfaces to the highest standards and readily shares his skills with junior members of our Hutt maintenance team.  He is primarily based at Hutt Rec, a facility he looked after for many years when working for the previous contractor.
​Kevin has a  Level 4 Sports Turf Management qualification.
Tim Boggiss - Groundsman

Tim joined our Hutt sports parks maintenance team after four years working as an Apprentice Greenkeeper in the Bay of Plenty.
He is a keen all-round sportsman who is enjoying applying his practical skills and Level 4 Sports Turf Management knowledge in preparing the sports fields and cricket wickets at Petone Rec. 
Campbell Webster - Groundsman

Campbell is a keen sportsman, whose interests in cricket and golf drive his passion for learning about pitch preparation as he begins his sports turf career with our Hutt City maintenance crew.  Campbell is primarily responsible for looking after Wainuiomata's sports fields and is undertaking an Apprenticeship in Sports Turf Management through Mexteds and Primary ITO.
Andrew Searle - Groundsman

Andrew is a key part of our Hutt City maintenance crew, and can normally be found at Fraser Park, looking after the natural sports fields.
Andrew brings extensive experience as a groundsman and greenkeeper to the role, and previously owned and managed his own soccer development business. 
Wade Kernachan - Groundsman

Wade joined Mexteds in 2020 after finishing Year 13 High School. His passion for all sport, and in particular football, as a well as a love of working outdoors in a practical role have seen him quickly learning new skills as he begins his career in the sports turf industry. 
​Jo Davey - Contract Administrator

Providing administrative support for the Hutt City's sports parks  contract, including bookings and client enquiries, ensures Jo's excellent customer service, organisational and IT skills are put to good use in her role as Contract Administrator.
Mitch Fowell and Peato Litala - Mowing Operators

When Mitch and Peato joined our Hutt maintenance crew in 2020, they brought years of experience mowing Hutt City's sports parks for the previous contractor. 

With their cheerful personalities and knowledge, we are very pleased to welcome them to the Mexteds' family.