Mexted Sports Turf

14/08/2026

BLACK FERNS PRE-SEASON MATCH @ MAIDSTONE PARK
Maidstone Park in Upper Hutt looked its best for yesterday's pre-season match between the Black Ferns and Black Ferns XV. There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes to prepare the field for a high profile game, so we asked our groundsman Kyle Beyer to share his secrets for success:

"Preparing the rugby field for a Black Ferns game involved a few key steps to ensure it was presented to a high standard. We began by sweeping the field with a tractor-mounted sweeper to remove clippings, debris, and loose material.

The field was then mowed with a Jacobsen reel mower to create a clean, even finish. After mowing, we applied a liquid fertiliser and wetting agent to support healthy turf growth and improve water movement through the soil, helping maintain a consistent playing surface.

Finally, the field was line marked to ensure all markings were straight, clear, and accurately positioned for the game.

We received great feedback from both the public and the Black Ferns team, which made the effort put into preparing the field very worthwhile."

Congrats Kyle on a job well done! Game On!

Upper Hutt City Council

12/08/2026

WE'RE GROWING! - WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OUR EXPANDING SPORTS TURF BUSINESS?

We're advertising a range of jobs in our sports turf construction team and workshop.

Looking for your next role in a friendly, busy work environment where you can use your skills and experience and keep learning? Check out the opportunities with Mexteds today!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/jobs/listings/members/6079477802.htm

07/07/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to our Groundsman, Kyle Beyer, who's just completed his Level 3 Sports Turf qualification. His Primary ITO training advisor Jason Foster was delighted to present him with his certificate this week.
Kyle puts in the mahi at Maidstone Park and Upper Hutt City Council's other sports fields, come rain or shine. Ka pai Kyle!

29/06/2026

A warm welcome to Evan Hicks who joined Mexted Sports Turf today as our new Auckland Regional Manager.
Evan brings a great mix of experience, fresh ideas and enthusiasm, and we're looking forward to seeing the impact he’ll have leading our new Auckland-based sports turf team.
It's an exciting time for our business, and we're thrilled to have Evan on board as we continue to grow and take on new opportunities.
Please join us in giving Evan a warm welcome!


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19/06/2026

Upper Hutt's Maidstone Park is looking a picture ahead of Sunday's Sky Sport NZ Super Rugby Aupiki - Hurricanes Poua v Matatū, with kick off at 2.05pm. Great work from Mexteds' groundsmen Wade Kernachan, Kyle Beyer and Mitch who've put in the mahi, Game On!

Upper Hutt City Council

29/05/2026

Congratulations to Wainuiomata Rugby Football Club who are celebrating their 80th Jubilee this weekend!
The club grounds at William Jones Park are looking amazing with our groundsmen Wade, Charlie and Mitch on the job today getting everything shipshape for Saturday's Men's Premier match v Tawa, kicking off at 2.45pm.
With a sunny day forecast we wish you all the best for your very special weekend - Game On!

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08/05/2026

CONGRATULATIONS QUINN! We're celebrating at Mexteds today as Quinn Ford graduates from his apprenticeship in Heavy Automotive Engineering - Agricultural Equipment. His MITO training advisor Richard Hainsworth is full of praise for Quinn's work ethic, completing his studies well over a year ahead of his expected finish date. We're super proud of him too. Here he is receiving his certificate from Richard Hainsworth, along with his supervisor Grant Dixon, our Workshop Manager (right) and Shane Maddren, our GM (left). Awesome work Quinn!

05/05/2026

Great progress this week at Frederick Wise Park, Wainuiomata, where the team led by Jamayne are installing 6,000 metres of lateral drainage for Hutt City Council. Take a look!

Installing 6,000 metres of lateral drains for Hutt City Council at Frederick Wise Park, Wainuiomata, using a Wizz Wheel and Sam Spreader machine.

17/04/2026

150 years of college rugby! Tomorrow (18 April) Wellington College 1st XV and Nelson College First XV are marking a significant milestone - the 150th Anniverary of the World's first inter-collegiate rugby match, played between the two colleges. To celebrate, the 1st XV teams will play a 150th Anniversary Match at 1.30pm, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sport NZ, following an under-15s curtain raiser at 11.30am.
On such a special occasion, our groundsmen James Rawnsley, Tom Davie and Anthony Bryant have been pulling out all the stops today preparing the field, which looks fantastic.
Gameday entry is free.

15/04/2026

Big week for the Mexteds' team at the Wellington High Performance Indoor Cricket Centre! We're giving this elite facility a full end-of-season reset - stripping back the top 20mm with our Koro machine, laying fresh Patumahoe clay and laser levelling for a perfect finish. Then it's a 10-12 week grow-in before it's ready for training again for the Cricket Wellington Firebirds, Blaze, Blackcaps and White Ferns, this one deserves nothing but the best.
https://youtu.be/PlwCVE1tO6A

Mexted Sports Turf has been undertaking a major end of season renovation at the Wellington High Performance Indoor Cricket Centre this week, taking off the t...