Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Referees Association

07/09/2026

🏉 A HUGE THANK YOU FROM US 🏉

HK Referees would like to extend a massive thank you to Woodhaven Gardens for their generous donation towards supporting our referees for the 2027 rugby season.

Support like this goes far beyond a donation. It helps us continue to develop, support and provide opportunities for our referees while keeping them involved in the game and the rugby community we all love.

Woodhaven Gardens’ commitment to supporting our local community is huge, and we are incredibly grateful to have their backing.

Community supporting community is what grassroots rugby is all about.

Thank you, Woodhaven Gardens, for getting behind the HK Referees and investing in our people for 2027.

🏉 HK REFEREES 🏉
Proudly supported by our community!

Woodhaven Gardens

15/08/2026

The boys did us proud today!

12/08/2026

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO SAM & ASHTON!

What a fantastic achievement for two of our own!

After the hard work, growth and commitment they have both shown to refereeing, Sam and Ashton were rewarded with the opportunity to referee the Club Finals in which they both did an outstanding job and have now been selected as Assistant Referees (ARs) for the first Heartland Championship game of the 2026 season.

These opportunities don’t come by chance. They are a reflection of the time, effort, learning and dedication they continue to put into the game — both on and off the field.

We’re incredibly proud to see them representing themselves and us at this level. They are a great example of where hard work, commitment and a willingness to keep learning can take you.

Well deserved, Sam and Ashton!
Keep pushing, keep growing and keep enjoying the game.

From everyone — congratulations & well earnt!

17/07/2026

Behind the Whistle, featuring Ashton Foote

17/07/2026

Fun Fact Friday......! Featuring Sam Taylor!

17/07/2026

Finals Day Team

Tomorrow’s finals wouldn’t be possible without our Assistant Referees. Thank you for your commitment, teamwork, and support of our referees throughout the season.

Enjoy the occasion, trust your instincts, and have a great day out there. Good luck to everyone involved! 🏉

16/07/2026

Congratulations, Sam Taylor, on your appointment to referee the Premier Final. A well-deserved achievement and recognition of all the hard work you’ve put in this season.

16/07/2026

This weekend we head into Finals.....

Congratulations Ashton Foote on this appointment!

29/05/2026

26/05/2026

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/whakatane-football-referee-colin-harrison-still-blowing-the-whistle-at-84/ECEYM24CBVCUFEKS6D2XD4TONM/

Referee numbers have plunged from about 14 in the 1970s to only four today.