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Local hockey talent on the rise at Millwater grounds

July 15, 2025 2:09pm

Hibiscus Matters


Jul 15, 2025 2:09pm

Pictured from left, Sean Hunt, Zander Pienaar, Sam Wild, David Pringle, George Hardy, James duPreez.

Millwater’s hockey and sports facility, opened in 2019, is paying dividends for young talent, with six Hibiscus Coast players selected for this year’s North Harbour Hockey under-18 representative squads.

The facility, which serves as a training base for many budding players, has also seen a surge in junior participation. Since its first primary school hockey competition in 2019, the number of teams has grown from 11, to 47 in 2025.

In another boost for community sport, the facility has recently added a new Pickleball court.

Parents and players interested in junior hockey for the upcoming summer season can email: hockeyhibiscustrust@gmail.com.

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