After a spell at local rivals Hamilton Wanderers the following season, Chris Wood attracted the attention of ASB Premiership club Waikato FC who acquired him in 2007.
Ngemuva kwesiphonso kwizimbangi zakuleli Hamilton Wanderer ngesizini elandelayo, uChris Wood udonse ukunaka kwekilabhu ye-ASB Premiership i-Waikato FC eyamthola ku2007.