http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.peragotrust.org.nz en-us Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:56:51 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/post/139806/athlete-update--matthew-davis/ Europe The Perago Trust helped me with my dream of riding in Europe this year. On June 4, I flew to the Netherlands to stay at Watersley Sports Park in Sittard Netherlands for a three month stint of training and racing under the flag of Regional Team - Zuid Nederland (RT-ZN), with the Zuyd Cycling Club. Our team competed in U23 and elite road races and kermesse in Belgium and Netherlands. It was exciting racing, but tough to start with.  There was lots of learning and I managed to get mysel... Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/#post139806 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/post/139807/athlete-update--madeleine-waddell/ Dear Perago Trust Board,I am writing to express my gratitude for your support in my recent athletics endeavours. Last month, I competed in the 400m at the 2024 Athletics Junior World U20 Champs in Lima, Peru. Being 16 years of age and at really the beginning of my athletics journey, this was my first major international competition and my first opportunity to compete in the black singlet. There were highs and lows to the competition, with a disrupted 10-day build-up due to various niggles; ... Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/#post139807 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/post/139809/athlete-update--piper-russell/ I would just like to give you an update of how I have been going in my lacrosse endorsers lately.Over the last year and a half I have been training extremely hard almost every weekend here in the Waikato or in Auckland as part of the U20 New Zealand lacrosse team. We have been working hard to ensure we are super fit for the world championships in 2024.I am extremely grateful for the support from all of you, it has allowed me to achieve my dream of playing at the U20 world championships. I am pri... Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/#post139809 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/post/139808/athlete-update--alex-schuler/ I just want to start by saying thank you for all the support you have shown me leading into this event. The track in China was unlike anything I had ever ridden before and was considerably hotter than I had expected. It was an amazing experience to race the fastest people in the world in my age group and see what’s in store for next year in Holland if I'm lucky enough to be selected! My main goals were to ride a pb in the kilo and Flying 200 and also to race the match sprin... Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/#post139808 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/post/133491/cyclist-ellesse-andrews-bags-second-gold-medal-of-paris-games/ *as featured on rsnz.co.nzEllesse Andrews has bagged her third medal of the Paris Olympics - a gold in the women's sprint cycling, her 'bonus' event.It was Andrews' second gold medal of the Games and New Zealand's 10th.The 24-year-old said she felt like she was "living in a dream" following her gold medal ride, and was "so proud" of what she had achieved.Andrews faced off against German rider Lea Friedrich in the medal races late Saturday night NZT after twice beating Great Britain's Emma Finuca... Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:45:44 +1200 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/#post133491 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/post/133479/athlete-update--nicole-and-katie-hollands/ Hi Everyone,Firstly I would like to say a massive thank you to all of you for your help throughout the last year. Nicole and I would not have been able to make it here without you guys. It's awesome to have such supportive and generous people around us, we are so privileged and grateful to have had the support from each and every one of you.We are flying over to Japan at 10:30 tomorrow morning, where we have 2 warm up games and a few training sessions with some Japanese Universities before ... Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/#post133479 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/post/133475/athlete-update--alex-schuler/ 2024 Perago Trust grant recipient Alex Schuler provides an update on his training and competition.Hey there! I just thought I’d update you on my riding so far. This year my training has been rolling smoothly since I was last in touch with you. I have raced in Malaysia at the ysd track series and came away with a gold, silver and bronze. I also won the sprint over all at the first round of the national track series following the first of 3 Jnr world training camps. I have recentl... Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/#post133475 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/post/126293/athlete-update--leila-walker/ Perago Trust grant recipient Leila Walker gives an update on her training and competition.Dear Perago Trust Board,I would like to acknowledge your contribution to my BMX Campaigns and pursuit to compete at the top level of BMX racing. Your ongoing support is so valuable and appreciated. In previous years, I have used your financial support to contribute toward coaching costs with Matt Cameron under MCRA (Matt Cameron Race Academy) who provides me with world class level coaching.From may years of... Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:08:19 +1300 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/#post126293 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/post/116693/2024-middle-earth-halfling-marathon/ Support Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty in the 2024 Middle-earth Halfling Marathon™ - Sunday 24th March.Prepare for an enchanting off-road trail running/walking journey through the bucolic landscape of the Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. The immersive and unique Middle-earth™ Halfling™ Marathon allows runners and walkers to explore the unspoiled rolling green hills and storybook landscapes of the Waikato countryside. The track will cover ... Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:22:43 +1300 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/#post116693 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/post/116692/athlete-update--mya-anderson/ Perago Trust grant recipient Mya Anderson gives an update on her training and competition.Kia Ora PeragoHappy New Year! I wanted to give thanks for your support towards my recent overseas trips! In the past few months I have been to Japan, Melbourne and Tasmania racing and trialing. It started with Japan in November where I raced in two different UCI class 1 & 2 events. Japan was an awesome experience, racing some top end riders from all over the world for UCI points. I t... Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:17:27 +1300 http://www.peragotrust.org.nz/blog/#post116692