"I don't do this for the recognition -- though everyone's telling me to enjoy the moment," he said.
"My wife says I'm always running around doing things for other people, and never putting myself first. But that's who I am -- I'm a mover and a doer, not a sayer."
Blue has been passionate about sport from a young age, spending most weekends kicking the ball with his three brothers.
"Us kids weren't allowed to stay inside if it was nice out, so we were often down in the paddock, playing rugby or soccer."
As an adult, Blue played club rugby for three years, then spent a further 20 years as a referee. In the late 90s, he became involved with Pioneer, holding "every position" on the club's committee, and managing the Senior A team.
He has also worked for the Wairarapa Bush Heartland team, setting up training gear and doing massages for the players, and regularly umpires children's touch rugby at the Marist ground.
He is currently co-coach for Douglas Park's top girls' netball team, the DPS Pulse, which has won several school tournaments under his leadership.
Very different from working with grown men -- but "Mr Blue" says the key to coaching children is to "talk to them, not above them".
"You treat them with respect, and you get their best in return."
When it comes to volunteering, Blue puts in the hours -- heading to the netball courts at 7.30am to make sure they are player-ready, then going straight to the rugby ground to prepare the Senior As for their games.
But its worth it to see youngsters develop a passion for their game.
"I just love seeing kids play sport -- I hate the idea of them sitting at home on the Playstation.
"Whether they're going to be All Blacks, Silver Ferns, or playing for the New Zealand ping pong team, these kids are our future national sportspeople."
