Aussie-based Kiwi Anne Paterson led a 9-strong field to win the Women’s NZ STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® National Championships for the third time in a row and was proud to be part of this historic event.

“It means the world to me. Chopping is a huge part of my life, and to be able to come back home and secure this third title and be recognised in this expanded inaugural women’s event is fantastic.”

Paterson, who hails from Greymouth, left the west coast for the Gold Coast nine years ago, where she continued her passion for wood chopping, becoming one of Australia’s top axe-woman in the highly competitive circuit across the Tasman, winning several state and regional titles