Puhoi Axemen`s club is hosting the largest woodchopping event in the Northland Calender in association with The Puhoi Hotel and Stables.

Save the date for Saturday 10th January, 2026.

Axemen will come from around the country to compete at this major event, so come grab a beer and a bite too eat and watch the show, plenty of merchandise to buy and raffles to win.

Live band from 6.30pm to finish off the day.

Be part of this iconic day as a sponsor... email [email protected] for info on sponsor packages.

Competitors only 

please email [email protected] too secure your spot at this event.

SPECIAL EVENT ALERT!

Jack Jordan vs. Toa Henderson – World Champions Face Off

Jack Jordan – STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® World Champion

The 2025 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Individual World Champion, 3× World Trophy Champion (2022–2024), and 2017 Team World Champion, Jack Jordan brings unmatched speed, strength, and precision to every chop. Watch him go head-to-head in a battle of skill, aiming to chop a block faster than ever.

Toa Henderson – Golden Shears World Champion

Northland’s own Toa Henderson is the 2025 Golden Shears Open Champion and New Zealand Open Shear Champion, renowned for his record-breaking speed and flawless technique. Can he shear a sheep faster than Jack chops a block?

The Challenge: Who will finish first – a block chopped or a sheep shorn? Witness this ultimate display of world-class talent at the 2026 Puhoi Pub & Puhoi Axemans club Annual Woodchopping Carnival