Interclub Volume 21, Issue 1, 2015

Volume 21, Issue 1 2015

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Cossie on song

Glenn Shorrock (right) – the original voice of the Little River Band – gets to know fans after his show at the Upper Hutt Cossie. The English-born, Australian singer/songwriter – who is closing in on 71 years of age – performed with his six-piece band. This was his second show at the club, which has a policy of actively pursuing high-profile entertainment.

More on Upper Hutt Cossie’s activities and new outdoor courtyard: page 8

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Double hit, treble close - page 5

The ‘whole package’ - page 15

Anzac horses honoured - page 16

Travel Eastland-style - page 18

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NEWS

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Go commercial if you want a future, Kiwi clubs warned Clubs need to get “commercial” if they want a longterm future. That was a clear message delivered to the Clubs New Zealand conference by one of Australia’s most influential club administrators.

Anthony Ball – the chief executive officer of ClubsNSW since 2010, chief executive officer of ClubKENO Holdings and executive director of Clubs Australia – delivered this message to the Clubs New Zealand conference in March.

He stressed the importance of clubs acting as businesses, for their officers to improve their governance and commercial skills, and for clubs to put strategies in place for growth.

Ball quoted Clubs NZ estimates that 65-70 per cent of clubs are struggling financially – membership is declining and legislative challenges are mounting.

Revenue from beverages is estimated to be down 10% following the introduction of the new drinkdriving laws.

Ball – a long-time visitor to Clubs New Zealand conferences and annual meetings – says clubs have to adopt a “commercial mindset”.

“You have to find out what your people want and find a way to give it to them. You have to take a long-term view. You have improve and/or extend your current offering, look for opportunities, take calculated risks.

He says market research has shown that the combination of bistro/restaurant facilities and goodvalue food and drinks tops the customer wish-list, and is by far the biggest factor in why people visit a club, or which club they choose.

Location and convenience, a good atmosphere, a safe environment, and customer service were also

You have to find out what your people want and give it to them. You have to take a long-term view.

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Poem of Anzac Respect Wendy Joy Baker has produced a special poem for Anzac Day for some years now. This year she has entitled it Respect. She will present her poem at the Anzac service in Milton and has been asked to do it at Waihi next year.

She has also written a poem on war memorials after chasing up the local council and writing to prime minister John Key about the state of the Mataura Island War Memorial near where she lives in Southland. The council’s response is shown in the before (left) and after (right) photos above. She sees this as a demonstration of her own respect.

Respect

To Respect...those who gave their lives To Respect...those who did survive These war heroes and heroines in our hearts will always be and ‘we will remember them’ as love...we see For respect is the action they gave to all.

War took its toll...sadly...many did fall Respect for their Nation they did hold and we will respect them forever... ....deeply...in our souls.

War Memorials on Sacred Ground

Anthony Ball...only one way to go in the top-ranking group of crucial reasons – rated important or very important by more than 85 per cent of those surveyed.

Other important considerations – rated important or very important by 53-65% - were family-friendly environment, bar facilities, special benefits for members, courtesy transport home, and live entertainment.

Ball used the examples of several Australian clubs that have taken initiatives to raise their commercial performance.

These have included offering upmarket dining at reasonable prices, a restaurant featuring fresh garden produce, a “farm experience” including a children’s play area with animals, and the provision of high-quality childcare at affordable prices.

One proposed club complex plans an “intergenerational lifestyle village”, complete with fitness centre, retirement village, childcare, swimming complex, respite care, restaurants, cafes and function centre.

Our war memorials are sacred and they sit on sacred ground.

These cenotaphs of our country are taongas in communities all around.

The names on these monuments are respected each and every day These people served in the wars in such a courageous way.

The mana of these monuments and the land they are place upon is filed with love and loyalty for those service people sadly gone.

War Memorials are important for our hearts and soul;s They display honour and valour of those who were strong and bold.

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NEWS/OPINION

Need for training, information Conference has just ended and what a marvellous conference it was! This year’s hosts, Club Waimea, did an amazing job of helping us to enjoy the excellent array of speakers on offer. Around 250 delegates attended the conference from 58 clubs.

Particularly encouraging was the fact that during the annual general meeting, few questions were forthcoming from members, which indicates that everyone is happy with the direction we are taking as a movement.

Your voice is important and there was one small issue raised, which we will be following up.

An Auckland delegate suggested more detailed financial information would be welcome rather than the breakdown of information we presented this year.

A reminder that the financials are available for viewing on the Clubs New Zealand website, but we will definitely be looking at this delegate’s suggestion and will be endeavouring to provide those of you who would like it with more detailed financial information.

It was also heartening to realise that board area meetings held through the year have been highly successful, particularly in providing smaller clubs with the information and assistance they need.

ATTENTION SKIERS TUROA – OHAKUNE

We recognise the need for formal training for committee and board members, who play such an important role in the movement.

Tom Fisher

President, Clubs New Zealand We realise that the expense of attending the national conference can be unwarranted for smaller clubs, so these meetings are of particular importance to ensure everyone is kept up to date and has the support they need.

We also recognise the need for formal training for committee and board members, who play such an important role in the movement. We have approached our training-provider and plan to start offering more formal training opportunities to committee and board members some time this year.

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With changes to the liquor and gaming laws, is is especially important to meet the need for more information and better training to ensure everyone is kept up to speed with current requirements.

This approach will also help bring us into line with the Australian movement, which is already offering formal training to its board members. Watch this space.

The clubs insurance policy scheme we have developed with the Abbott Group is now available for all club members. We are in the process of getting information about the scheme out to all clubs.

It’s a completely new venture for Clubs New

Zealand. We are excited about it as we believe it provides a win-win situation for both clubs and their members.

And, finally, my praise to you all for the way you continue to administer your clubs, both large and small, successfully during challenging times.

The conference was once again a heartening experience as I met many delegates and discovered anew the reason why we all continue to love the club movement so much – the special people the movement attracts and their dedication to ensuring their clubs are operated in the best way possible for the benefit of their members.

Jackson joins the RSA’s new National Assn “The RSA has a special place in my life,” says filmmaker Peter Jackson (right), an early recruit for the RSA’s new National Association. He has become a founding member along with New Zealand Defence Force chief Lt Gen Timothy Keating, former defence chief Lt Gen (rtd) Rhys Jones, and investment banker Phillip Meyer.

The new association is open to anyone and helps the RSA champion the “Anzac spirit” values, helps provide welfare for veterans and their families, and allows members to keep in touch on line.

“My dad used to spend every Friday night with his mates at the Pukerua Bay RSA,” says Jackson.

“When I was old enough – well, almost old enough – he would take me along. it’s a memory I hold dear.”

Jackson is helping with preparations for World War 1 centenary commemorations and has designed a museum exhibition in Wellington for Anzac Day as well as a life-sized Western Front battlefield in Waiouru with trenches. He also collects World War 1 airplanes and artefacts, which are on display at Omaka, near Blenheim.

CLUB SPORT

Above: The Moase Cup-winning Oamaru Club four (from left), Patrick Kelly, Merv Roper, Andrew Kelly, and Bruce Kelly, with Lion representative Mel Fowler. Above, right: Trevor Williams (with trophy) and John Smith combined with Gordon Brown and Joe Gordon to win the Kelly Plate for Oamaru.

Oamaru cracks double, just misses treble Home advantage was tantalisingly close to everything when the Oamaru Club hosted the 2015 Clubs New Zealand men’s outdoor bowls tournament. Three titles were up the taking – Oamaru grabbed two of them abd was runner-up for the third.

Three Kellys – Andrew, Patrick and Bruce – combined with Merve Roper win the coverted Moase Cup final over Papanui Outdoor Bowling Club. Another Oamaru quartet – Gordon Brown, Jeff Williams, John Smith and Joe Gordon – also beat a Papanui four to take the Kelly Plate.

Fellow Oamaruvians Peter Bell, Hugh Catto, Darrell Whitburn and Dave Smillie couldn’t quite complete the treble, losing the Jim Dempsey Trophy decider to Mike Gray, Les Denpster-Rivett, Barry

Wilcox and Tony Hart (Hamilton Workingmen’s Club).

“We’re not sure if there’s ever been a team from one club in each final,.” says Oamaru Club bowls section committee member Trevor Robertson. He pronounced the tournament as “a tremendous success”, saying that he had spoken to had been happy with how it went.

Trevor Robertson thanked all who offered their time to help with the competition, plus the hosting club committees, the women who provided the meals, the greenkeeper, the bar staff, the volunteers, and those filled in at short notice.

“Without them, there would be no tournament,” he said.

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CLUBS NZ SPORT CALENDAR MAY

May 1 8 ball: North Island women’s champs May 2-3 500s: National champs 8 ball: King & Queen mixed pairs May 9 Fishing: Ohope Chartered Club $1000 snapper tournament May 10-16 Snooker/billiards: National champs May 16-17 8 ball: Tauranga City singles & Snow Drinkwater Memorial mixed pairs May 16-23 8 ball: South Island women’s champs May 23-24 Mah jong: North Island champs May 24 Euchre: Christopher Herbert Memorial tournament May 30-31 Euchre: Castlecliff Club Queen’s Birthday singles tournament May 30-June 1 Table tennis: North Island champs Texas hold’em: North Island champs

JUNE

June 6-7 Mangere Cosmopolitan Club Remembrance June 14-19 Indoor bowls: National men’s champs

JULY

July 5-10 Indoor bowls: National women’s champs July 12-17 8 ball: National women’s champsl July 21-26 8 ball: National Masters tournament July 26 Euchre: Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club cash tournament

AUGUST

August 5-8 Snooker: South Island pairs champs

August 15 & 30 Euchre: National champs August 30 Euchre: Papakura Club euchre cash tournament

SEPTEMBER

September 4-6 Snooker: National pairs champs September 17-19 Table tennis: South Island champs September 20 Cribbage: South Island champs September 26-27 Euchre: Hamilton Combined Returned Services Club cash tournament September 28-October 3 8 ball: National champs

OCTOBER

October 4-9 Outdoor bowls: South Island women’s champs October 10-11 Snooker: North Island pairs champs October 24-25 Golf: South Island women’s champs

NOVEMBER

November 6-7 Golf: North Island men’s champs, Waitomo Club November 7-8 Euchre: North Island champs November 7-9 Petanque: South Island champs November 9-12 Outdoor bowls: North Island women’s champs November 29 Euchre: Weymouth Cosmopolitan & Sports Club ham’n’lamb tournament

DECEMBER

December 5-6 Euchre: Taupo Cosmopolitan Club cash tournament

The Hamilton WMC four, skipped by L.Dempster-Rivett, beat Oamaru to win the Jim Dempsey Trophy.

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CLUB SPORT

Host club posts points on board Host club Hornby WMC did not any titles, but emerged as the top club on aggregate points at the 2015 Clubs New Zealand South Island darts championships in Christchurch. Results; SINGLES Women (Invercargill WMC Cup) Championship Jane Harrington (Richmond WMC) 1, Desi Mercer (Bluff Memorial RSA) 2, Vernaleigh Brinsdon (Hornby WMC) & Rachel Padget (Bluff Memorial RSA) 3 equal, Rosalie Ritchie (Papanui), Carissa Lynn (Papanui), Karen McDonald (DTH) & Tai Williams (Waimea) 5 equal, Maata Atkins (Hornby WMC), Carol Williams (Woolston), Tania Clark (South Otago Town & Country), Amy Parry (Invercargill WMC), Raelene Pope (Hornby WMC), Sarah Pitama (Hornby WMC), Erin Birrell (New Brighton) & Sandi Ridd (Richmond WMC) 9 equal.

Plate Janelle Pennicott (Southland 1, Chrissy Goodman (Timaru South Cosmopolitan) 2, Fran Keane (Invercargill WMC) & Noeline Atkison (Cashmere) 3 equal, Fay McKewen (Dunedin Metropolitan), Karen Robinson (Waimate Town & Country), Carol Harper (Cashmere) & Rose Matenga (Dunedin Metropolitan) 5 equal.

Men (South Island Association Shield) Championship: Bernie Smith (New Brighton) 1, Warren Parry (DTH) 2, Quintin Gardiner (Kaiapoi WMC) & Warren French (Hornby WMC) 3 equal, Tahi Parata (Invercargill WMC), Richard Te Raki (Bluff Memorial RSA), Neville Herbert (Invercargill WMC) & Landon Gardiner (Kaiapoi WMC) 5 equal,

Jamie Thomas (Hornby WMC), Calvin Jackson (Cashmere), Ross Skerten (Bluff Memorial RSA), Frank Bush (New Brighton), Keith Sheppard (Kaiapoi WMC), Michael Ritchie (Papanui), Chris Stafford (Oamaru) & Robert Bracken (Papanui) 9 equal.

Plate Greg McGee (Woolston) 1, David Budge (South Otago Town & Country) 2,Terry Mitchell (Invercargill WMC) & Russell Barrett (Greymouth WMC) 3 equal, Stephen Manihera (Nelson & Suburban), Leslie Earney (Cashmere), Steve Edwards (Tumaru South Cosmpolitan) & Keith Amyes (Hokitika Chartered) 5 equal.

Youth Female (DPNZ Trophy): Lisa Whalley (Oamaru) 1, Karli Padget (Bluff Memorial RSA) 2, Casey Nutira (Kaiapoi WMC) 3.

Male (DPNZ Trophy): Jack Harrington (Richmond WMC) 1, Chris McFall (Invercargill WMC) 2, Joseph Miller (Cashmere) & Jordan Whyte (Cashmere) 3 equal.

Junior Girls (DPNZ Trophy): Zatoya Parry (Invercargill WMC) 1, Tayla Padget (Bluff Memeorial RSA) 2.

Boys (DPNZ Trophy): Kayden Milne (Oamaru) 1, Mytchel Kirby (Hokitika WMC) 2, Jamie Grennell (Oamaru) 3.

PAIRS Women (Dunedin WMC & MSA Trophy) – Championship: Karena McDonald/Fran Keane (Invercargill WMC) 1, Desi Mercer/Cara Jordan (Bluff Memorial RSA) 2, Sarah Pitama/Vernaleigh Brinsdon (DTH) & Rachel/Karli Padget

Three young achievers: from left, Kayden Milne (junior boys), Lisa Whalley (youth girls), Zatoya Parry (junior girls).

Darts winners are not always grinners: from left, Jack Harrington (junior male), Jane Harrington (women), Bernie Smith (men).

(Bluff Memorial RSA) 3 equal, Rose Matenga/Fay McKewen (Dunedin Metropolitan), Heni Hazel/Jenny Sheppard (Kaiapoi WMC), Linda Fuller/Sheila Littlejohn (Hokitika Chartered) & Shannon Campbell/Dianne Guard (Clubs of Marlborough) 5 equal, Carissa Lynn/Jo Taylor (Papanui), Raelene Pope/Ann Webster (Hornby WMC), Tai Williams/Karen Thomas (Waimea), Vikki Stewart/Moana Pierson (Invercargill WMC), Nellie Young/ Kathy Baker (Cashmere), Ruth Todd/Tania Clark (South Otago Town & Country), Sheryl Barrett/Melanie Wilson (Greymouth WMC) & Maata Atkins/Lillian Tobin (Hornby WMC) 9 equal.

Plate: Robin McElhinney/Carol Harper (Cashmere) 1, Sandra Kellas/Sandra Smith (Timaru South Cosmopolitan) 2, Jacqui Livesey/Trish Bradshaw (Timaru South Cosmopolitan) & Margaret Taurewewa/Erin Birrell (New Brighton) 3 equal, Karen Robinson/Ina Kitia (Waimate Town & Country), Julie/ Cheryl Neal (Clubs of Marlborough), Marama Wilson/Shirley Anne Templeton (New Brighton) & Holly Aldcroft/Sue Grinton (South Otago Town & Country) 5 equal.

Men (South Island Association Shield) Championship: Stephen Padgett/Jason Ladbrook (Bluff Memorial RSA) 1, Warren French/Craig Ross (Hornby WMC) 2, Stan Turnicliffe/Leslie Earney (Cashmere) & David Grafton/ Bernie Smith (New Brighton) 3 equal, Wayne Goodman/Darrell Ramage (Timaru South Cosmopolitan), Vern Rizzi/Graeme Ryder (Dunedin Metropolitan), Preston Ridd/John Cataanach (Richmond WMC) & Neville Herbert/Tahi Parata (Invercargill WMC) 5 equal, Richard Te Raki/Mitchel McDonald (Bluff Memorial RSA), Stan Kysley/Freddie Granada (Papanui), Dave/ Jack Harrington (Richmond WMC),Jimi Green/Tahana Cootes (Clubs of Marlborough), Robert Mesman/Stuart Candlish (Greymouth WMC), Keith Sheppard/Nigel May (Kaiapoi WMC), Barry Hodson/Justin Thomas (Hokitika Chartered) & Stephen Campbell/Jonathan Chandler (Clubs of Marlborough) 9 equal.

Plate: Chris McFall/Shannon Brown (Invercargill WMC) 1, Chris Stafford/Gordon McCallum (Oamaru) 2, Dave Budge/ Nathan Cornish (South Otago Town & Country) & Landon/ Quintin Gardiner (Kaiapoi WMC) 3 equal, Craig Sanders/Jim Clark (Oamaru), Robert Skurr/Zane Thomas (Waimea), Craig Robinson/David Kitai (Waimate Town & Country) & Archie Mason/Hayden Chalmers (Southland) 5 equal.

Mixed (Elvira Driver Memorial Trophy) Championship: Dave/Jane Harrington (Richmond WMC) 1, Warren/Ann Parry (Invercargill WMC) 2, Jason Ladbrook/ Rachel Padget (Bluff Memorial RSA) & Keith/Jenny Sheppard (Kaiapoi WMC) 3 equal, Preston/Sandi Ridd (Richmond WMC), Warren French/Vernaleigh Brinsdon (Hornby WMC), Grant Bishop/Irene Martin (Timaru Town & Country) & Ron Skurr/Tai Williams (Waimea) 5 equal, Michael/Rosalie Ritchie (Papanui),

John Aitken/Ann Webster (Hornby WMC), Stephen Padgett/ Desi Mercer (Bluff Memorial RSA), Craig/Karen Robinson (Waimate Town & Country), Colin Barrett/Erin Birrell (New Brighton WMC), Craig Ross/Sarah Pitama (Hornby WMC), Justin Thomas/Linda Fuller (Hokitika Chartered) & Dave Budge/ Ruth Todd (South Otago Town & Country) 9 equal.

Plate: Greg McGee/Carol Williams (Woolston) 1,Jamie Thomas/Raelene Pope (Hornby WMC) 2, Frank Bush/Shirley Anne Templeton (New Brighton WMC) & Daniel Rooney/ Jeanette Livesey (Timaru South Cosmopolitan) 3 equal, Mytchel Kirby/Jenny Hoskings Hokitika Chartered), Mitchell McDonald/Tayla Padget (Bluff Memorial RSA), Jim Poole/ Sheryll Geange (Hornby WMC) & Richard Te Raki/Joyce Campbell (Bluff Memorial RSA) 5 equal, AWARDS Women: Most 180s (East Family Cup): One – Rosalie Ritchie (Papanui). Highest break (Stephen Long Cup): 152 – Dineen Lilley (Cashmere). Highest finish (Tom Bell Cup): 137 – Jane Harrington (Richmond WMC).

Men: Most 180s (Simonsen & McCulloch Trophy): 10 – Darrell Ramage (Timaru South Cosmopolitan). Highest break (Wilson Trophy): 170 – Ross Skerton (Bluff Memorial RSA).

Highest finish (Colin Bell Cup): 170 – Stephen Padget (Bluff Memorial RSA).

Others: Top v Bottom Trophy (McBeath Trophy): 49-43 Top of the South. Aggregate Trophy: Hornby WMC. Best presented team: New Brighton. Personality Trophy: Jean Huchison.

SOUTH ISLAND TEAMS Women: 1 Desi Mercer (Bluff Memorial RSA), 2 Jane Harrington (Richmond WMC), 3 Rachel Padget, captain (Bluff Memorial RSA), 4 Vernaleigh Brinsdon (Hornby WMC), 5 Maata Atkins (Hornby WMC), 6 Tai Williams (Waimea), 7 Sheryl Barrett (Greymouth WMC), 8 Sarah Pitama (Hornby WMC), 9 Signed Ridd (Richmond WMC) 10 Heni Hazel (Kaiapoi WMC), 11 Jenny Sheppard (Kaiapoi WMC), 12 Raelene Pope (Hornby WMC). Reserves: Karli Padget (Bluff Memorial RSA), Chrissy Goodman (Timaru South Cosmopolitan). Manager: Chrissy Goodman.

Men: 1 Stephen Padget (Bluff Memorial RSA), 2 Warren French (Hornby WMC), 3 Craig Ross (Hornby WMC), 4 Warren Parry (Invercargill WMC), 5 Neville Herbert (Invercargill WMC), 6 Landon Gardiner (Kaiapoi WMC), 7 Quintin Gardiner (Kaiapoi WMC), 8 Keith Sheppard (Kaiapoi WMC), 9 Darrell Ramage, captain,(Timaru SCC), 10 Freddie Granada (Papanui) 11 Dave Harrington (Richmond WMC), 12 Tahi Parata (Invercargill WMC). Reserves: Richard Te Raki (Bluff Memorial RSA), Tahana Cootes (Clubs of Marlborough). Manager: Wayne Mercer.

Changes, but plain sailing A new convener, a new look, near-perfect weather and sea conditions, 56 boats and 172 anglers resulted in four memorable days at the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club’s 38th One Base fishing contest, reports Sandra Moore. The event was sponsored

by Kilwell Sports, Lion Nathan Breweries, Icey-Tek, Hooker Lures and Advance Trident Ltd. Major catches: • A 235.2kg blue marlin by Sam Jukes from Elusive on a 37kg line using an Evil Angel lure. He took three and a half hours to boat it.

• A 199.2kg blue marlin by Grant MacPherson (Henderson) from Big Business (skipper – Larry Binns) using a lumo lure. He played the fish for an hour and a quarter.

• A 166.2kg blue marlin by Shayle Pilcher (Kaeo), caught from Khan (skipper – Dossie Sanderson) on a 24kg line using a Kilwell Pacific lure.

• A 138.4kg striped marlin by Michelle Beard (Kaitaia) from Spellbound (skipper – husband Dale). on a 24kg line using a Black Magic Fugly lure. She took just under an hour.

• A 11.66kg mahimahi by Sam Corbin.

• A 15.08kg kingfish by Michael Leggoe from Brenda L. • A 52.2kg yellowfin by Ann Candy (a local), who was not in the contest but was fishing off husband’s charter boat, Kuri II. It was a new pinfish for the club.

• A 37.6kg yellowfin by regular club angler John Smith from KC on a 24kg line using a lumo sprocket lure.

• A 34.4kg yellowfin by Kerry Aldworth from Big Business.

Andy Pedersen, skipper of Bacchus accepts the Waiatahi Trophy (for the highest points average per boat) from Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club president Jeanette Wilkins.

• A 12.24kg albacore by Brendon Watson from Motivation.

• A 9.46kg snapper by Simon Robson from Smuggler.

Prizes: Heaviest fish (Pacific Harbour Lodge Trophy) and heaviest fish caught on 37kg line (Mount Cook Trophy): Sam Jukes, 235.2kg marlin. Heaviest fish, female (Ladies’ Committee Trophy), heaviest fish caught on 24kg line (Len Mashlan Trophy), fish worth most points (Advance Trident IGFA Points): Shayle Pilcher, 166.2kg blue marlin.. Heaviest striped marlin (Kilwell Classic Trophy and Calcutta money prize): Michelle Beard 138.4kg. Team with most points in marlin section (Coruba Trophy): Spellbound, three fish 1, Bacchus 2, Kallista 3. Club with highest points average per boat (Waiataiti Trophy): Piha Deep Sea Fishing Club (Bacchus, skipper Andy Pedersen) Lucky draw (seven-day trip to Vanuatu sponsored by United Travel, Kerikeri): Bill Mackay.

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Waitomo readies for big event Karen Phelps The Waitomo Club is gearing up to host the 2015 Clubs New Zealand North Island men’s golf tournament in November.

The club’s golfing section president, Roy Chadwick, describes the event as more like a reunion, with golfers from around the North Island meeting up for the event.

“The event has been going for many years and it’s a very social occasion,” he says. “It’s a great chance to meet up with old friends and make new ones. The club is really looking forward to hosting this year’s event and making sure it’s a good one.”

Between 200 and 300 are expected for this year’s tournament, on November 6-7.

Roy Chadwick says the club has experience in hosting golf tournaments – including the nationals in 2002 and the Clubs New Zealand North Island women’s tournament in 2008.

He promises a great tournament with good hospitality at the club each night, and transport provided between the club, the golf course and local motels. Participants will be able to relax and enjoy themselves to the full.

Teams of three players will battle for the best net scores over two days, with the winners taking home the trophy.

A supporters tournament will run alongside the main event, and this will also be open to women. All participants have to be a member of a New Zealand chartered club and an affiliated member of New Zealand Golf.

The first day of the main tournament will be held at Piopio-Aria Golf Club, with the second day at the Waitomo Golf Club. The supporters event will be the same clubs, but in reverse order.

The club has a strong golf section of around 20, who compete in national and international club events around New Zealand.

The Clubs New Zealand North Island men’s golf tournament in November will be played over two courses – the Waitomo Town & Country Club (left) and the Pio Pio-Aria Golf Club (below) “We like to look after our visitors,” says Roy. “People can come and enjoy the hospitality of the Waitomo Club, have meals there, and enjoy a drink and the general facilities the club offers. It’s a very social event.”

The Waitomo Club, right in the centre of Te Kuiti, is open every day except Christmas Day and Good Friday. A wide range of facilities includes a TAB and up to 18 gaming machines, with a jackpot that starts at $500 and reaches $1000. There are also snooker tables and dartboards – something for everybody, says Roy. The club bistro serves a range of meals, including seafood selections, mixed grills, steak, oysters and scallops. Entrees and bar snacks including pâté with crackers, fish bites, and baskets of chips and burgers.

Upstairs, the club has a large area which will be the base for the golf tournament – registration place on the first night, with the delegates’ meeting, prizegiving on the final night.

Roy says a range of accommodation options is available for participants in the broader local area, including motels at Otorohanga, Waitomo Village, Piopio and Hangatiki.

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Held as “open” event for club members and nonmembers alike, it was divided into three age ranges – up to six years; seven to 10, and 11 to 16. The Whangaroa Marina allowed the anglers to fish off the breakwater for a few hours and a local charter boat skipper, Terry Lay, gave up his time and his boat, Christina, to take several parties of young anglers and their parents for a fish in the harbour.

Within a few hours, the excited anglers began bringing in their sprats, trevally, kahawai, spotties, snapper, koheru, kingfish, even a starfish, to be weighed.

There were so many prizes – heaviest three fishes in each category and age range, and heaps of lucky

draws that every young angler went away happy.

The club also found a major new sponsor, Joseph Stradwick, from builder Stryde Projects, for its annual juniors weekend. He took part in the contest with his children aboard White Noise. .

Seven boats and 15 anglers enjoyed a calm, sunny and hot day and a settled sea. On the first day six-year-old, novice angler Zander Adkins, fishing off his Dad’s boat, landed a 39.2kg blue shark on an 8kg line after 20 minutes. This won him the Whangamel Perpetual Cup for the heaviest gamefish of the contest. Marlin Candy, Lucy Cotter and Chloe Mackay all caught skipjack tunas, with Lucy’s 5.22kg fish qualifying for the inter-club junior contest. On the second day, Chloe brought in a 7.64kg yellowfin tuna, Zayn and Zander Adkins landed 8.02kg and 8kg kingfishes respectively, and Jade Thomas caught the biggest snapper (3.3kg) of the contest on a 6kg line.

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Outdoor courtyard proves a The Upper Hutt Cossie Club’s new outdoor courtyard, which opened in January, is proving popular with members, especially when there’s entertainment or a barbecue involved.

The club is targeting private functions, says manager Dean Candy. The courtyard is seen as complementing the club’s other four function rooms.

“It will be a perfect venue for wedding ceremonies,” says Dean.

“We host post-wedding events at the club regularly, but now we will be able to offer the complete package.”

The club sees functions as vital to arrest the decline in bar turnover since the lower drink driving alcohol limits were introduced.

“Like all licensed venues, the club’s trading has stagnated since December,” he says. “But weddings, 21st parties etc are good reasons for patrons to celebrate and spend money.”

Upper Hutt Cossie continues to actively seek high-profile concerts and shows. As well as giving members the opportunity to see international acts, these events also attract people who have never visited the club and could join.

The club recently hosted a darts dinner with two of the world’s leading players, Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis.

Taylor told the sell-out crowd that when they arrived, they thought they were at the wrong venue.

This was the best club they have visited – and they have played at many around the world.

In June Upper Hutt Cossie will be the venue for a two-day darts tournament which will involve New Zealand’s eight leading darts players and will be streamed live through the TAB. “The tournament will replicate televised darts tournaments from overseas,” says Dean. “A TAB

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The Feelers, Mehrts part of the action From page 8 bookmaker will be on site, attractive girls will lead in the players, the action will be shown on big screens – all the excitement that makes darts such a highlyrated television spectacle.”

Also coming up on the musical front is the return of The Feelers (the group first performed at the club in front of 650 fans) and country singer Suzanne Prentice.

Former All Black Andrew Merhtens is booked in as the speaker at the club’s annual sports dinner.

The 2016 Clubs New Zealand annual meeting and conference will be held at the Upper Hutt Club

on March 18-19. A Hospitality Expo will include a showcase of the latest in gaming machines and technology from manufacturers.

Entertainment will begin on the Thursday night, which is St Patrick’s Day, and will continue through to Sunday.

Dean Candy says that, thanks to the support of the TAB, there will be significant prizemoney for a clubs punting competition on the Saturday afternoon.

Trips for partners are being organised to Martinborough wineries, the Te Papa museum and Lord Of The Ring sites.

Dean Candy urges those keen to come to book their accommodation now because Upper Hutt accommodation is always stretched in March.

Kids, families, women centre of attention PHOTOS Above: Brooke Matthews, an Upper Hutt Cossie member and part of the staff, won the club’s qualifier for the Tui 200 and went on to take out the Wellington final, scoring a trip for two to Brisbane.

Left: The exterior of the Upper Hutt Cossie club featuring the new courtyard.

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The Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club is focusing on making the club more user friendly to families, children and women, says club manager Desiree Garrigan.

“We realised there is a gap in the market and we aim to help meet the need,” she says.

The the club has reinstated is its annual children’s Christmas party, which is proving very popular – around 90 children attended last year and, alopng with their parents and grandparents, it was great family day PHOTOS: Top: Santa Claus and the annual Christmas party out, says Denise.

The club is also concentrating on are back at the Palmerston North Cossie Club. Above: A group enjoys ‘a girls’ night out’ at the Cossie. offering more options aimed at helping women enjoy the club . Ideas in the pipeline include fashion shows and speakers on town but still want a night out with friends with good nutrition. entertainment suited to their needs.”

“The club provides a safe place for women to To encourage younger people to participate in meet their friends,” says Denise. “We believe there club life, the Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club is a market for women who do not want to go into has introduced an intermediate membership for people from the age of 12.

“We have some very good young bowls, 8 ball PALMERSTON NORTH and darts players, but we recognised that they COSMOPOLITAN CLUB couldn’t participate in club competitions. Now they can,” says Denise.

“We hope this initiative will also encourage other young people into our sports adjuncts and also to learn the values of the club.”

The initiatives are part of a move to bring young people into the club after it reached a big milestone by celebrating its 125th anniversary last year.

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Review cures ‘bad habits’ Club aims to be city ‘showplace’

The New Plymouth Club was looking down a void in the middle of last year – Lindsay Campbell retired in June after nine years as manager and the club’s bistro did not have a manager.

“Some would say, `What now?’, but for me, it was a golden opportunity to take stock, take some good advice and do a complete review of the club,” says president Bill Foley.

He and the executive began running a critical eye over the workings of the rest of the club, and engaged the services of a consultant, People Plus People Ltd. “It highlighted just how inefficient we were in some areas, so much so that it had become club culture – not a good way it run a business,” says Bill Foley. “After three or four months I could finally get a good night’s sleep.

“I must congratulate the committee for making very good decisions during this process. We formulated a health and safety and human resources plan, along with goals to be put in place.

“We then hired a forensic accountant, a director of Club Accounting and Investigation Ltd, to do an audit before we hired a new manager. Once again, we were found wanting in some areas – nothing

Full house: The New Plymouth Club committee is striving to make the club a showplace for the city

NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB serious, just habits that had become bad culture.”

He believes this is good advice for any club involved in reviewing its operations and plans: “After all, it’s for the benefit of the staff and members of the club who, in fact, make the club what it is.

With both exercises completed and new goals in place, they set about finding a new manager, and three months on, hired Peter Grey.

“Peter came from outside the club scene, but with a very impressive CV. He is a great acquisition to the staff of our club.

Palmy Nth has a lot going for it From page 10 Examples of dishes include grilled chicken and camembert burgers, seafood platters, steak, cajun chicken salad, and grilled Malaysian beef kebabs.

There is also a daily specials board.

The club has 18 gaming machines and an on-site TAB, plus snooker, 8 ball, darts, hold em poker and Thursday housie.

A courtesy van is provided on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 3.30pm until the club closes.

Denise Garrigan says the 125th anniversary celebrations helped generate interest in the club, which currently has around 1500 members.

“It gave us a lot of exposure, which has translated into more people becoming members because they visited the club, and then realised what we have to offer here.

Bill says New Plymouth continues to buck the national trend on gaming machines: “We are trading really well in that department.”

The Government’s lowering of the legal alcohol level when driving has had some effect on the club, he says.

“So the square we should be looking at needs to increased in size ... more challenges, I guess, but not insurmountable with a very proactive committee such as ours. The time has come to look into courtesy vans.

He says they have applied handbrake a little on the WoW project (future extensions overlooking

the sea) as a temporary measure because of the economic climate, but that committee continues to work towards the aim of “making what we have a showplace for New Plymouth”.

Bill says the club has lots going on for people to take part in and is always a welcoming place for members and guests: “You can play 8 ball, snooker and darts, or have a go at the gaming machines or the TAB. There is regular entertainment on Friday nights and live sports on the big screen.”

The club also has “extremely strong ties” with the New Plymouth community, and regularly makes grants and donations, and hosts community events.

PHOTOS The Palmerston North Cossie 8-ball tables are always busy (above, left); Melbourne Cup day, complete with on-site TAB, was popular (above, right); weddings and functions are an important part of the club business (right); a band helps clubbies bring in the new year (left).

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‘Whole package’ extends to Karen Phelps Which spud is the biggest and which spud plant is the heaviest? A couple of the probing questions to which Invercargill Workingmen’s Club members found the answers at the club’s annual Spud Dig Day. The fun event involves planting a seed spud, growing it and then comparing the results. This year the heaviest spud was grown by Ella McKenzie and was weighed in at a whopping 1.15 kilograms.

John Curry won the heaviest shaw (that’s the part of the potato plant that grows above ground) at 10.16kg. The Kevin Herrett Baking Trophy was won

by Jude Tosh with a carrot cake.

But the day is not all about fun and games, says club manager Kevin Gray. It’s also about raising money for Hospice Southland. An auction of items donated by sponsors raised $6000 for the organisation. The club will add to this, and donate $10,000.00 in total this year.

Over the 22 years the club has held the annual event, more than $130,000 has been raised, says Kevin Gray.

“For the club, Spud Dig Day is a big event and a chance to give something back. It’s days like this that remind us we are not just a club we have a drink at. We are our own small community and, when we all pull together we can achieve almost anything.”

The Invercargill WMC celebrated its 50th jubilee last year, which Kevin believes shows it is “vibrant and going strong”. With a membership of almost, it is the biggest chartered club in Invercargill. It is also the home of the Invercargill RSA. Kevin says the club promotes itself as “the club that has it all.”

The club’s real showcard is its Corinthian Conventions Centre, which consists of three fully airconditioned and carpeted rooms.

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community The modern facility is popular for functions – including conferences, meetings, weddings, funerals and seminars. It is capable of hosting events from five to 1000 people. The facilities allow the club to provide on-site catering, bar facilities and equipment require for functions.

Members have access to a bar and restaurant, a TAB terminal with dedicated televisions for teletext and racing, one of the largest big-screen televisions in Invercargill (ideal for big sporting occasions, says Kevin), the largest gaming area in Invercargill (24 machines), five pool tables and five snooker tables.

There’s live entertainment every Saturday night, and a courtesy coach operates seven days a week. Membership draws are run on Thursday and Saturday nights, and Wheel of Fortune is played on Friday nights.

A junior children’s area and Playstation area cater for both very young and slightly older children.

Two types of youth memberships – for ages 12 to 15, and 16 to 18 – before full membership.

Sporting activities and adjuncts include angling, table tennis, darts, golf, indoor bowls, outdoor bowls, snooker, table tennis, 8 ball and wine club.

The Country Manor @ The Club restaurant offers what Kevin Gray terms hearty, affordable and tasty homemade cooking. It is open to the public as well as club members and it pays to book.

“We’d be the busiest restaurant in town. What we offer – tasty food at a good price – is very popular.”

The restaurant opens for lunch Monday to Friday and dinner Thursday to Sunday. On Thursday there’s a three-course, plated meal with a glass of wine or juice for $16.50; Friday, Saturday and Sunday are carvery/buffet nights, with a roast lunch on Sunday.

Coffee and snacks are available at the club bar.

Kevin says club membership is growing by the month: “We’ve got very modern facilities, good pricing, and provide a safe environment for many types of members, including families. It’s the whole package.”

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Kits help schools remember Jo Bailey More than 2500 New Zealand schools are being encouraged and equipped to establish “fields of remembrance” for the 18,166 New Zealanders who died in World War 1.

The schools are being supplied with kits to set up fields of personalised white crosses to honour those who served and did not return home, and to engage the students in learning about their sacrifice. Each kit contains 30 white crosses, and stickers with the names of 30 of the fallen.

It’s part of an initiative by the Fields of Remembrance Trust, working with the Ministry of Education.

“World War 1 was when New Zealand came of age as a nation, and I believe these commemorations are another right of passage,” says David McGregor, independent chairman of the Fields of Remembrance Trust.

“We are not about glorifying war, but helping students understand the impact the war had on New Zealand and helping them connect to people from a different time and place.”

The trust was formed in November 2012 by three organisations, which serve as its trustees – the Passchendaele Society, the New Zealand RSA and the Auckland RSA. The initial objective was for all communities in New Zealand to create a Field of Remembrance to honour the local people who served.

This grew to include the schools project after the Ministry of Education identified a desire to include World War 1 commemorations as a curriculum project.

“We made contact with Apryll Parata, a senior executive at the ministry responsible for the curriculum programme, and developed the idea for sending the resource kit out to New Zealand schools,” says McGregor.

Graham Gibson, vice chair of the Fields of Remembrance Trust and president of the Auckland RSA, was instrumental in gaining sponsorship, which has helped fund more than 80,000 white crosses, 75,000 stickers and 12,500 posters.

The 30 crosses in each individual kit represent the size of a platoon. Every school will also be given stickers with the names of four Victoria Cross recipients, the youngest New Zealander who died (aged 17), an All Black captain, and local soldiers and nurses from their regions.

Another of the crosses will commemorate the Unknown Soldier with the label, “known unto God”.

The kit also contains poppies, plaques, commemoration posters a guidebook of instructions on how to assemble the field, and background information about the commemorations and ways in

Dame Trelise Cooper shares a joke with a volunteer preparing the Remembrance kits. which schools might like to be involved.

“A large team of people put in a huge effort to package up the kits over the holiday period,” says Gibson. “ We are also grateful for the support of Dame Trelise Cooper, who is the first female patron of Auckland RSA.” Many schools have already shared their ideas for commemorations, he says. These include: learning about the lives and experiences of those who died; choosing one soldier to investigate and report on; discovering if any of their own ancestors fought in World War 1; exploring the past through mapwork, writing, reading and music; cooking Anzac biscuits.

David McGregor says it is entirely up to the schools how they participate, but he would be happy if they took the opportunity to engage with the RSA and New Zealand Defence Forces as part of the project.

“Every NZDF establishment is assembling a field of remembrance. It would be great to see schools invite local servicemen and women to their commemorations, or work with RSA members and veterans to assist with creating fields or holding services.”

He is proud of the “marvellous effort” by the Fields of Remembrance Trust project team.

“It has been hard work putting it all together.

However the results will be well worth it when we see fields being assembled around the country, and our young people honouring the sacrifice of the people, many not much older than them, who never made it home.”

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Trees to become a Dion Crooks A massive, 10-year living and growing memorial project on the Coromandel has its origins in the discussion about sustainable tourism for the area.

Anzac Day will mark the start of the planting of 18,166 trees on the Coromandel to honour all New Zealand soldiers who died in World War 1.

The Thames-Coromandel District Council had endorsed the New Zealand World War One Memorial Forests project, and underwritten the estimated $452,000 cost. Costs will be recouped from grants from external agencies and the sale of the trees to the public.

Once the first plantings have been made on the project – also known as the Te Wao Whakamaumaharatanga – the Forest of Memories - on Anzac Day, a push for more intensive planting with schools and volunteers groups will follow.

Thames-Coromandel mayor Glenn Leach says one of the goals is to provide a series of forests that provide environmental education for schoolchildren, a focal point for community involvement, and places

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of environmental sustainability. He says the project is part of a move to combine heritage aspects with the Coromandel’s natural attractions.

“A natural forest memorial fits that so well. It is a way of giving these people a little bit of New Zealand again that they can be remembered by.

“It’s also a way of talking to the youth of the country and involving them in our history and in our natural resource. We see it as ongoing process. It will not stop on Anzac Day. We want to provide a means of integrated education that will carry on.

Imagine what it will be like in a hundred years.”

He says the feedback, goodwill and co-operation from the Department of Conservation, the Waikato Regional Council, local RSAs, iwi, Forest and Bird, Kauri 2000, and the general community has been fantastic.

An average of 6000 trees will need to be planted each year to complete the project by the Armistice Day 2018 target. Each forest will commemorate a different battle or campaign.

It is proposed to start by planting five forests one in each community board area. As more sites become available, more forests will be added.

The aim is produce memorial forests that will

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Finish line in sight

More than 18,000 trees will be planted on the Coromandel to honour the New Zealand soldiers who died during World War 1.

a `living memorial’ It is a way of giving these people a little bit of New Zealand again that they can be remembered by.

enhance environmental values and provide a place for people to walk and remember New Zealand history. The trees will be planted in different forests to mark each significant battle.

“In addition to planting and tending the trees, I would like to see schoolchildren involved in things like graphic design for the World War 1 interpretative history signboards, or linking to the curriculum studies that teach about each of the battles. We need the next generation to understand the past so that we learn about our heritage.”

He says the council has been contacting schools

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The council is also giving people around the country the opportunity to buy a tree in the name of a family member who fought in World War 1. It will be looking to sell at least 3000 trees to the public to meet funding targets.

Contractors will used for site preparation, such as digging the holes and staking, numbering and GPS-plotting, with volunteers involved in the initial planting and maintenance. Contractors will work with volunteer groups to look after each tree in the longer term.

Final decisions on sites of each battle are yet to be made, but it is proposed that Gallipoli (2779 trees) will be honoured on DoC land above Cathedral Cove, the Battle of Passchendaele at the new Whitianga Cemetery, the Battle of Messines Ridge (1300 trees) at the Thames War Memorial, the Palestine campaign at the Pauanui-Hikuai (Tangitarori Lane) walkway, and the Battle of Le Quesnoy at Whangamata.

A separate site at the entrance to Thames will remember the war dead from the town.

Grey Lynn Returned Services Club

9 Glendale Road Glen Eden, Auckland Phone (09) 818 4219 Fax (09) 818 2042

1 Francis Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland.

09 376 2909 Parade assembles Castle St 9:15am Proceedes at 9:30am followed by service outside the club.

“Remembering those past and present”

“Remembering those past and present”

Onehunga & Districts RSA

Parade 0930 hrs Service at Clubrooms 1000 hrs Phone/Fax (09) 636 6644 57 Princes Street, Auckland

Papatoetoe & Districts RSA 22 Wallace Road Papatoetoe, Auckland Phone (09) 278 6372 Email. papatoetoersa@xtra.co.nz “Remembering those past and present”

Paul Riley can finally see the end in sight to the enormous building project that is Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, in Wellington – and he can’t wait.

The curator of the National War Memorial in Wellington and his staff have been working alongside an army of workers, builders and specialists for four years to get the park ready for Anzac Day 2015 and the centenary commemorations of the Gallipoli landings.

“I must admit we’re all getting a little impatient, but we’re at a point where we can see the end,” he says. “Getting back to normal will be great.”

The largest publicly funded commemoration project for the World War 1 centenary has involved building an underground tunnel for traffic so that the park can be developed above.

The Arras tunnel, named after the famous New Zealand tunnelling company, opened in September, and work then emerged above ground.

Pukeahu commemorates the more than 300,000 New Zealanders who have served their country and the 30,000 who have died. It includes a hall of memories, a carillon, and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior; the area also encompasses the Dominion Museum, which will soon be home to filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson’s Great War exhibition.

The park is intended to be a national place where New Zealanders can remember and reflect on their country’s experience of war, military conflict and peacekeeping, and how that experience shapes our ideals and sense of national identity.

Its design allows for the construction of memorials, particularly from countries with a shared

military heritage. The first of these is an Australian memorial that will be dedicated during Anzac Week.

A New Zealand memorial is already sited on Anzac Parade in Canberra.

The concept of Pukeahu is that it should be about – and for – the people of New Zealand.

And for Paul Riley, managing the National War Memorial is a privilege.

“I love the place, it’s a beautiful building. I also like the variety – each day rolls into the next, but you never quite know who’s about to walk in the door.”

In the 20 years he has been there, he has seen many high-profile visitors from around the world, but he says it’s the veterans and families who come to pay their respects and the school visits he really enjoys.

When the Unknown Warrior was interred in a specially built tomb in front of the National War Memorial 10 years ago, thousands came to pay their respect in the first week – mirroring the crowds that turned up to the dedication of the carillon in 1932.

Riley is hopeful the park opening on will attract similar interest.

The Pukeahu National War Memorial Park will be officially opened by the governor-general, Lt Gen Sir Jerry Mateparae, and the prime minister, John Key, in a public ceremony at 11am on April 18.

The ceremony will include a re-dedication of the Hall of Memories and the Roll of Honour, plus a creative performance.

Paul Riley admits it will be emotional for him: “I might even shed a little tear. It will be a great occasion.”

Work in progress on Wellington’s new War Memorial Park (left) and an artists impression of the park at right.

Henderson RSA 66 Railside Avenue,Henderson, Auckland Phone (09) 838 9012 Fax (09) 838 9448 www.hsnrsa.co.nz

Everyone Welcome RSA opens 8.30am Parade assembles at 11.15am at BNZ and marches to RSA for our service at 11.30am Bar open & Entertainment at RSA after the service.

“We are dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow”

Titirangi RSA 502 South Titirangi Road Titirangi, Auckland Phone (09) 817 6415 Fax (09) 817 5415 “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them”

Huntly RSA Inc 42 William Street, Huntly Ph 07 8289 732 huntlyrsa@xtra.co.nz www.huntlyrsa.co.nz Muster at RSA 5:45am - March to Cenotaph at Wight St for Dawn Parade 6:am Service at Kimihia Cemetery 7:30am

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Hundreds honour military horses Jo Bailey Three hundred horses, of virtually every shape, size and colour, gathered at a remote North Canterbury cemetery on February 15 to honour the New Zealand military horses of World War 1. They were accompanied at Birch Hill Station, near Okuku, by close to 800 spectators.

Following two memorial rides, a service was held where wreaths were laid, anthems were sung, blessings were made, and tears were shed.

RSA national president BJ Clark, who was MC, describes the event as “a wonderful tribute to the horses and extremely moving”.

The organisers “did a great job”, he says. They worked closely with the RSA to ensure correct procedure and protocol was followed, and the event was handled respectfully.

He found the Birch Hill cemetery – which has a large, curved, stone monument with plaques honouring the 10 men from the station who went to World War 1 and the New Zealand military horses – “absolutely stunning and a must-visit”.

LtCol Edward Bowler (EB) Millton, who owned the station during the war, commissioned the monument, which was officially opened to the public in 1937. An inscription on one plaque reads: ‘In memory of the horses of the 8th Regiment NZMR that died in the Great War 1914-1918’.

Of the 10,000 horses that left New Zealand for the war, only four ‘officers’ horses’ are said to have been repatriated. The others were either killed in the war, sold to Egyptians, or pooled with the British Army.

Many Kiwi soldiers shot their horses rather leave them behind in Egypt to endure horrific, slave-like conditions.

Thereza Rosanowksi, who lives at Okuku, came up with the idea of a memorial event after spotting

Alexander Coleman leads Tallyho Hobo as Derrick Millton, a descendent of LtCol Edward Bowler (EB) Millton – who owned Birch Hill Station during World War 1 – carries a wreath to honour the 10 soldiers from Birch Hill who went to war. Photos: Helen McLeod. a story in a local paper about the original plaque at Birch Hill Station. The plaque was thought to be one of only two of its kind in the South Island (the other was found at the Timaru RSA last year and relocated in August to the Phar Lap Raceway at Washdyke).

“After a sleepless night thinking about the potential to organise a memorial ride locally, I visited a nearby

Whangamata RSA

Mount Maunganui RSA

friend and long-time resident, Ian Summerfield, who helped plan the trails as he knew the area very well.”

They went for a drive to look at possible routes and, within an hour and a half, had positive feedback from every farmer whose land would be traversed.

One was Derrick Millton, a descendent of EB Millton and trustee of the EB Millton Charitable Trust. The

Rotorua RSA

Munro’s Restaurant 324 Port Road, Whangamata Phone: 07 865 9419 Email: whangamata.rsa@actrix.co.nz www.whangamatarsa.com 10:30am march to War Memorial 11:00am Service, back to RSA for entertainment

“Remembering those past and present”

Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui Phone/Fax (07) 575 4477 E-mail: reception@mtrsa.co.nz www.mtrsa.co.nz “We are the dead. Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow””

Whakatane Returned and Services Association (Inc)

5:45am march to Cenotaph for 6am dawn service 10:40am march to civic service by 11am at Taumarunui Memorial Hall

“Remembering those past and present”

“Remembering those past and present”

TeAwamutu & District Memorial RSA (Inc)

“The Rose of The Waikato”

“Remembering those past and present”

10 Marae Street Phone: 07 895 7517 Email: taumrsa@xtra.co.nz www.taumarunuirsa.co.nz

Dawn service: Muriaka 5:40am Civic service: The lake end of Fenton Street 9:30am

381 Alexandra Street, TeAwamutu Phone: (07) 881 7773 Email: tarsa@xtra.co.nz Dawn Service meet outside RSA 5:40am Civic Service 10:30am at RSA

Richardson Street, Whakatane Phone (07) 307 0343 Email: admin@whakatanersa.co.nz Web: www.whakatanersa.co.nz

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Lower Hutt Memorial RSA (Inc)

Motueka Memorial RSA (Inc)

station has been trimmed and is now farmed to raise funds for youth.

“It was quite uncanny and all seemed meant to be,” she says.

Most of the participants rode or walked one of two trails (six or 10 kilometres) before the memorial service. Purple poppies and ribbons, indicating valour, were worn throughout the weekend, and a wreath of rosemary was laid around a tree in remembrance for Kakahu, EB Millton’s favourite horse, which was buried there.

A group of locals spent six months organising the event, garnering support from many businesses and organisations. These included the Rangiora RSA, St John, the New Zealand Pony Club Association, the Canterbury Clydesdale Club and the Canterbury branch of Antique Historical Arms Association.

A function in Rangiora the night before the ride included Derrick Millton talking about the history of Birch Hill Station, Paul Sanderson presenting his World War 1 military horse documentary (All the King’s Horses), author and historian Carolyn Mincham, poet Mike Boyd and Rachel Ensor, a supporter of the Brooke Hospital.

One of the spot prizes was won by a 97-year-old woman who remembered going to a lunch with EB Millton at Birch Hill when she was 13.

Sarah Flint, one of the organisers, delved into the history of the 10 soldiers listed on the Birch Hill Station cemetery monument. Six descendants were cross-bearers at the event.

“The event was full of emotion and moving tributes, and provided a real connection to the past,” says Rosanowski. “The World War 1 horses didn’t receive the Dickin Medal for animal bravery or the acknowledgment they deserved. To be able to commemorate their efforts and teach our young people about their plight and sacrifice means they will not be forgotten.”

Te Puke Memorial RSA Inc 16 Oxford Street, Te Puke Phone (07) 573 7922 Email: tprsa@paradise.net.nz March down Jellicoe St 10:10am Service at Te Puke Memorial Hall 10:30am

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them”

Taupo RSA (Inc) 67 Horomatangi Street, Taupo Phone (07) 378 7476 Email: tauporsa@xtra.co.nz www.tauporsa.co.nz Dawn Service march at 6am Civic Service 10:30am “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them”

Gore District Memorial RSA

Email: lhmrsa@xtra.co.nz www.lowerhuttrsa.org.nz Dawn Parade 5.45am outside Lower Hutt Town Hall

49 High Street, Motueka Phone/Fax: (03) 528 9777 Email: motueka.rsa@xtra.co.nz www.motuekarsa.co.nz

12 Civic Avenue, Gore Phone: 03 208 6218 Email: gorersa@xtra.co.nz www.gorersa.co.nz 6:30am Dawn Parade

“We are dead. Short days ago, we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow”

“Remembering those past and present”

“We are the dead. Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow”

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Jewels of the Coast: Hokitika Gorge (left) and Lake Mahinapua (right).

Hokitika showcases Coast diversity MONDAY: Twenty-four Papanui Club members departed from the club with Ron Sheppard, of Strathmore Coachlines, our driver and tour guide We headed over Porters Pass through the tussock and matagouri lowlands; the cloud had cleared and the snow glistened on the distant mountain tops.

Through Castle Hill with the amazing rock formations and skirting Lake Pearson, then alongside the upper Waimakariri River which had a lot less water than usual.

Past the bushclad hills of Arthurs Pass National Park, along the narrow winding road to Arthurs Pass township, on to the viaduct to Otira, Kumara, and then Hokitika.

Our accommodation for the next four nights was the Beachfront Hotel, right on the waterfront, 50 metres from the sea. We dined at the Ocean View Restaurant – a three-course meal while we watched the sun set.

Hokitika was founded on gold mining in 1864, and was the centre of the West Coast gold rush, boasting 102 hotels and three opera houses.

PAPANUI CLUB TUESDAY: We visited Lake Mahinapua where there is a picnic area, and new shelters are being constructed. There is abundant wildlife and the area is popular for boating, fishing, kayaking; there are many walking tracks.

Then it was on to the Treetop Walkway, a steel platform 20 metres high. that extends 450 metres over the forest. You can climb to the top of the tower, 40 metres above the forest floor.

Next stop was at Ross, a small, historic goldmining town established in 1860 and the base for many miners.

The historic Empire Hotel is worth a visit, also the Catholic church (built in 1866). In 1909 a gold nugget weighing 3.1 kilograms was found; it was later named the Roddy Nugget after mines minister Roderick McKenzie. Since 1988 a large opencast mine has operated next to the town. A geologist has estimated that gold deposits of about $7 million lie

under the town, but the residents are not in favour of expanding the mine.

That evening we had a mystery trip into the backblocks, ending up at the Royal Mail Hotel at Woodstock for our evening meal. It’s very homely and welcoming, place and surprise, surprise, it happened to be a two-for-one night. Built around 1860, it was the stopping place for mail coaches and has been used as a meeting place, post office, even a morgue. We also visited the glow-worm dell on the north side of town.

WEDNESDAY: Travelled inland via Kaniere, Kokatahi and Kowhitirangi to the Hokitika River gorge. It’s a short walk to the viewing platform where you look down on the swing bridge and the blue water of the Hokitika River surrounded by lush, native bush, It’s a picture to behold.

We stopped at Kowhitirangi where a memorial has been erected to the seven people killed by Stanley Graham when he ran amok in 1941. Back to Kokatahi and we followed the narrow loop road round the foot of the hills and through the native

bush, looked at the Dorothy Falls and Lake Kaniere, and stopped at the boating/picnic area for a picnic lunch beside the lake. There are numerous walking tracks in this area. Dinner that night was at the Stumpers Bar & Cafe where we were welcomed with a roaring fire and a menu full of choices.

THURSDAY: Travelled to Shantytown Heritage Park, a re-created goldrush village. We were treated to a ride on the fully restored bush tramway, some of the group tried their hand at gold panning and found some microscopic specks in their dish.

There are museums of the many businesses that operated in that era – sawmill, printer, butchery, blacksmith, foundry, etc – and the re-created Chinatown. Dinner that evening was at the Stations Inn Restaurant and Bar. We were presented with a wonderful menu and delicious meals.

FRIDAY: Heavy rain overnight, but a cloudy morning to load the suitcases on the bus and head for home..

A hearty vote of thanks to Ron Sheppard for the organisation of our trips and the secretive places he finds for our evening meals.

PHOTOS: From left – All aboard Shantytown’s steam locomotive; tucking in at the Stations Inn Restaurant & Bar; travelling to the start of Hokitika’s Treetop Walkway; up in the clouds high up on the walkway itself.

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TRAVEL: PALMERSTON NORTH COSSIE

RailCruiser big hit on East Neil Grant

The picturesque East Cape was the destination for the Palmerston North Cossie travel club’s annual jaunt. The tour group in a jubilant mood at Mamaku Station before boarding the RailCruiser.

The worst bit about getting home was having to cook meals.

Centrally located in Napier, Palm City Motor Inn provides a variety of accommodation styles to suit your specific needs. From studio apartments to larger two bedroom apartments, and apartments with wheel chair access.

You can’t beat experience when it comes to making travel plans. Palmerston North Cossie Club has long-time stalwart Betty Green, and her friend, Mary, who do the business for the travel club’s annual trip.

They make sure there’s plenty of variety packed into the journey. Mind you, as many of the regulars are hovering on either side of 80, it’s also important not to overload each day with too much of a good thing.

Betty and Mary put out a paper with several possibilities to consider, then democracy takes over. Once the destination is decided, motels are contacted and booked, regular bus driver Don Busch is alerted his services are required, and the itinerary is planned.

This February’s trip was based around East Cape.

Taihape is just the right distance away from Palmerston North for a comfort and morning-tea break. Just out of town is the Gumboot Manor with good bus access, good loos, and good stuff for smoko. Taupo is nicely placed for a lunch break, and by the time you get to Rotorua, well, why not stop and put your feet up for a couple of nights?

There’s plenty to do around this city. The real highlight was the RailCruiser. Based on the mothballed Rotorua railway line, it has self-drive railcars, like oversized golf carts. Each holds four people, and, would you know it, the controls are operated by a back-seat passenger. Starting at Mamaku Station, they travel 10 kilometres through through bush and past lakes to Tarukenga, giving glimpses of heritage sites associated with timber and tourist operators. Not to be missed, Betty says.

Nor is the lunch at Mamaku Station.

The Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park is another Rotorua attraction with a wide range of exotic animals like lions, deer and possums, and native birds and fish.

Heading off to Whakatane, a diversion takes you to the Te Wairoa buried village, a remnant of the Mt Tarawera eruption that killed perhaps 150 people, and wiped out the Pink and White Terraces.

The Cortez Motel was the base for most of the travellers in Whakatane. Betty says they were treated really well there. Nearby Ohope has a little business, Scilla, selling handmade, Belgian-style chocolates – individually in a wide range of flavours, and in fancy presentation boxes. Paradise for chocoholics.

The scenic journey around East Cape leads to Hicks Bay, going past Pacific Coast Macadamias, which, says Betty, has a Nuthouse Cafe that does super lunches. The Hicks Bay Motel was a great place to stay – the proprietors were exceptionally helpful, she says.

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Cape trip

Te Araroa on the way south to Gisborne, has a 600-year-old pohutukawa tree, almost as wide as the bus is long, and quite a sight. The East Cape Manuka Oil and Honey Centre was a good stopping point.

Gisborne’s Eastland Motor Lodge, and the Alfresco Motel for the overflow, were most hospitable, as were the people at the Gisborne Club restaurant. A day trip to Tolaga Bay filled in Sunday before the trip to Napier.

The Palm City Motor Inn was a really comfortable base in the art deco city. Visits to Marineland and the Pernel orchard rounded off the trip’s activities.

“The worst bit about getting home was having to cook meals,” Betty sums up.

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TRAVEL: TIMARU TOWN & COUNTRY

Southerners enjoy a taste of Raro Peter Rawson

Member, travel section, Timaru Town & Country Club Our adventure started on October 20 with a drive to Christchurch, flight to Auckland and flight to Rarotonga! Not quite! International flight delayed 12 hours, so overnight stay in Auckland in hotel provided by Air New Zealand or in the airport terminal.

Terminal “sleepers” discovered uncomfortable seats and a champion snorer.

Arrived in Rarotonga and transferred to the Edgewater Resort without drama. The resort turned out to be a lovely place...always clean and tidy, nice sandy beach, sparkling swimming pool, very pretty flowers in the gardens, excellent meals and very cheerful, obliging staff.

A number of activities and entertainments were available and were enjoyed on site, especially a concert that highlighted Cook Islands history and customs, swimming, snorkelling and feeding tropical fish in the bay.

There seemed to be at least one wedding each day, although none in our group – despite plenty of encouragement. Not to be missed was the evening happy hour when the women enjoyed a wide variety

of cocktails at half price and the men tried the local beers.

We chose to go, as a group, with Koko Lagoon PHOTOS – Above: Ready to rock – and roll: The Timaru Town & Country Club travellers.

Right: Eyes up for the Pacific champion coconut-tree climber.

Lower right: Josie, Terry, Don and Jeananne enjoy Don’s fish.

Below: Group members snorkel on the reef.

Left: Diane enjoys a tropical sunset.

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We were most impressed by the coconuttree-climbing skill of the Pacific champion and the barbecue-style lunch on Kokomiri Islet. And yes there were lots of beautiful fish to be seen and crabs to be raced. The bus trip was an experience in itself and gave us a good look around the entire island.

On other days, smaller groups went to the tropical gardens, shopping (limited, but trust our gang to find their best-ever milk shakes close by the bus stop in town), kayaking and fishing.

The biggest smiles of the week were those of the fishermen who spent four hours on the water with Marlin Queen Charters before being rewarded with a good-sized and very powerful mahimahi. Although the tale of its capture was told many times, some details remain murky. But not the taste – the resort chefs cooked a fillet for our last evening dinner.

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1050 mixed

Open seven days form 11am Evening meals Thurs-Sun

Club operates two courtesy coaches, gaming machines, all normal indoor & outdoor sports catered for, full TAB & Trackside in house, EFTPOS available at the bar, big screen TV’s, 16 gaming machines etc.

Kamo Club welcomes all NZCC affiliated members to their club rooms. Please phone 09 435 1765 for a courtesy coach.

Northland Club Inc. 8 Porowini Ave, Whangarei Ph: 09 438 4270, Fax: 09 438 1736

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Maggie Lewthwaite

690 mixed

Restaurant 6 days Mon-Sat 5.30-9pm

Sky TV, big screen, EFTPOS, 18 gaming machines, snooker, darts, pool, indoor bowls, Pro Drive and taxi vouchers available, large outside area

All visiting affiliate members welcome to ‘The Greatest Little Club in the North’

Paihia Ex-Servicemen’s Assn (Inc.) Joyces Road. Ph: 09 402 8010

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Jo Hood

1000 mixed

Open seven days 6-9pm

Sky TV, 9 gaming machines, darts, snooker, pool, self service TAB Terminal

Enjoy your stay in the Bay.

Russell RSA Incorporated 1 Chapel St, Russell P.O. Box 123 Russell Ph: 09 403 7773 Fax: 09 403 7885 E-mail: russell@xtra.co.nz Website: www.russellrsa.org.nz

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PRESIDENT Graeme Munro

350

Digger’s Restaurant Summer: Mon & Wed - Sun Winter: Wed - Sun 12 Noon - 2pm- Lunch 6pm till late - Dinner

Open every day except Tuesday, gaming machines, TV, Outdoor dining and drinks, Library, Steeped in history

Situated in historic Russell in the beautiful Bay of Islands. You will find a friendly welcome here. All affiliated clubs welcome.

GREATER AUCKLAND Avondale RSA 7 Layard Street, Avondale, Auckland.

PO Box 19 023, Avondale, Auckland Ph: 09 828 8386, Fax: 09 828 6941 E-mail: secretary@avondalersa.org.nz

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Louise Ockey

2000 mixed

Restaurant Hours: All day specials available Mon - Fri lunch 12 - 2pm, Mon - Fri Dinner 5:30 - 8:30pm.

Sat Dinner 5:30 - 8:30pm Sun Dinner 5 - 7:30pm

Snooker, Darts, 8 Ball, Indoor Bowls, Sky TV’s, 3 Large Screens, Golf Section, Fishing Section, Karaoke Thurs nights, Fri & Sun nights live Bands, TAB Terminal, Games night.

A safe friendly environment for all affiliated members at the top end of Rosebank Rd

Bays Club 6 Anzac Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland.

Ph: 09 478 8171, Fax 09 478 8177

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Dave Hewitson

1450

Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday Smorgasbord Sunday Night

Snooker, pool, darts, golf, fishing, Wine Group, 18 gaming machines and live entertainment Fridays

Situated on the Beach at Browns Bay for some of the best views in NZ. All affiliated members most welcome.

Beachlands Chartered Club Wakelin Road Ph: 09 536 6233

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PRESIDENT Danny Powell CLUB MANAGER Tracy Russell

400

Open Thurs-Sun 9-3pm Lunches Open Thurs Evening - Dinner

Indoor bowls, snooker, pool, darts, Euchre, Mahjong, Fishing, Rugby, Rugby League, TAB, poker machines, Sky TV, Big Screen Live Entertainment, Housie, Garden Bar, Private Function facilities, Jukebox, POP site, off licence.

All affiliated members welcome at the only chartered Club on the Pohutukawa Coast.

Glen Eden RSA (Inc) 9 Glendale Road, Glen Eden, Auckland Ph: 09 818 4219, Fax: 09 818 2042

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James Pattullo

800

Lunch Tues - Fri 12-2pm Dinner Thur-Sun 5:00pm-8:00pm

8 ball, snooker, darts, indoor bowls, golf, fishing, Sky TV, gaming machines.

Karaoke, bands and shows.

Small friendly club which welcomes all affiliated members and guests.

Grey Lynn Returned Services Club Ph: (09) 376 2909, Mb: (027) 481 7055 Email: greylynnrsc.org.nz Web: www.greylynnrsc.org.nz Live Bands: greylynnrsc@hotmail.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Mr Rocky McGlynn SEC/MANAGER Mr Kris Hall

769

Bistro is on the ground floor and is open from 4pm Wednesday to Sunday

9 Gaming machines and a full TAB terminal along with a stand alone self service pod. Full size snooker and 2 pool tables.Opening hours: Tues to Thurs 11am 10pm, Fri & Sat 11am - Midnight, Sun & Mon: 11am - 9pm. Very active over 60s club who offer members and guests bus trips, housie, raffles and fun get togethers.

Popular Quiz night on Thursdays from 7:15pm all welcome. Live Bands are on every Friday from 8pm till late.

Long weekends there is always a band on Sunday from 4pm. 15 TVs - no sporting event is missed. Very comfortable and warm smoking area, 40 carparks adjacent to the club. We are a very community based club. Affiliates and Guests welcome.

Henderson RSA Ph: (09) 838 9012 66 Railside Ave, Henderson

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Rachel Burriss

2000

Lunch & dinner Tues-Sat 12-2pm 5.30-8.30pm Sunday dinner 5.30-7.30pm

Snooker, pool, darts, indoor bowls, housie Thursday, gaming room, sky, big screen TV. Live entertainment every Fri/Sat evening, Self Service TAB.

A warm welcome to affiliated members visiting Henderson.

Howick Club Inc. 107 Botany Rd, Howick Ph: 09 537 7100, Fax: 09 537 4160 Website: www.howickclub.co.nz

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GENERAL MANAGER Phil Saul

3700 mixed

Restaurant Open: Wednesday - Sunday Lunch Tuesday - Sunday Dinner

Snooker, Pool, Darts, Indoor Bowls, Golf, Fishing, Wine section, Ladies section, Table Tennis, Travel section, TAB, Large Screen TV’s, Childrens Adventure Playground, Gaming Machines, Live Entertainment.

Affiliated members most welcome. Handy to Botany Shopping Centre.

Howick Sports and Social Club Inc. Corner of Elliot & Moore Streets Ph: 09 533 4600, Fax: 09 533 4601

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PRESIDENT Colin Wilson

450 mixed

Restaurant Dinner Wed-Sat Bar midday - midnight 7 days

Darts, pool, 18 gaming machines, Sky TV, Big screen, EFTPOS, Fishing, Golf and League adjuncts..

All affiliated members welcome.

Mangere Cosmopolitan Club 94-100 Bader Drive Ph: 09 275 7969

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PRESIDENT Judith Daniels

860

Bistro Lunch & Dinner Tues - Saturday

Snooker, 8 ball, darts, golf, indoor bowls, fishing, euchre, Sky TV, big screen, TAB, 18 gaming machines, entertainment most Thursdays & Saturdays.

A warm friendly welcome to affiliated members. Closest club to the airport.

Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club 6-10 Alfriston Rd, Manurewa Ph: 09 267 4341, Fax: 09 267 2017 E-mail: info@manurewacc.org.nz

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Patricia Rangi

4500 mixed

Restaurant Open Wednesday to Sunday Evenings Tuesday to Friday for lunch

Cafe open every day from noon till late. Brunch available Saturday and Sundays 10am.

Entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.

Members guests and affiliates most welcome www.manurewacc.org.nz

Manurewa RSA 2-8 Maich Rd, Manurewa Ph: 09 267 0515, Fax: 09 266 8673

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Steve Andrew

2000 mixed

Riverplate Restaurant Lunch Wed-Sat 11-2pm Dinner Wed-Sat 6-9.30pm Sunday Carvery 5.30-8.30pm

All sports catered for, Sky TV, TAB, 18 Gaming machines, live entertainment every Fri, Sat, Sun.

Clubrooms situated in the heart of Manurewa. All affiliated guests welcome.

New Lynn Memorial RSA (Inc) 2 Veronica Street, New Lynn Ph: 09 827 3411, Fax: 09 827 2225

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Dale Mays

1600 mixed

Tues-Sun Lunch 12pm-2pm Dinner Wed-Sat 5:30pm open

Snooker, pool, darts, golf, gaming machines, full TAB facilities.

Members & guests and all affiliated club members most welcome. “BEST IN THE WEST”.

North Shore Cosmopolitan Club 65 Paul Matthews Road, Albany.

Ph: Office 09 415 0360, Bar 09 415 2465

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Jeni Heathwaite

350

Restaurant - lunch Mon-Fri 12-2pm Dinner Wed-Sat 5-9pm

Occasional entertainment, golf, indoor bowls, pool/snooker, darts, 9 gaming machines, Sky TV.

Visitors and new members welcome.

Onehunga & District RSA 57 Princes Street, PO Box 13016, Onhunga Ph/Fax: (09) 636 6644 Website: www.onehungarsa.co.nz

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Rona McKenzie

2000 mixed

The Orpheus Restaurant Open Thursday to Saturday Lunch 12-2pm, Dinner 5.30-8pm Bus Trip Lunches phone Rona

Pool, darts, snooker, indoor bowls, Warriors supporters, big screen technology, two stories, hall facilities,home to Senior Net Inc.

A warm welcome to all affiliated members.

Onehunga Workingmen’s Club 158 The Mall, Onehunga Ph: 09 636 5600

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Vicki Douglas

1100 mixed

Bistro Tues-Sun Buffet Fri-Sat evenings

Snooker, 8 ball, indoor bowls, darts, table tennis, clay target, fishing, cricket, soccer, golf, TAB, Sky, big screen, EFTPOS, live entertainment.

In the heart of Onehunga Mall.

Otahuhu Club 1/435 Great South Road, Otahuhu, Auckland Ph: 09 276 8672

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PRESIDENT Graeme Snookes SEC/MANAGER Chantal Bell

650 mixed

Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 9pm

Darts, snooker, indoor bowls, 8 ball, fishing.Housie every Wednesday and Friday at 7pm, 18 gaming machines as well as a self service TAB.

Open 7 days.

Papakura Club Inc 5 Croskery Rd, Papakura Ph: 09 299 8017, Fax: 09 2998283

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Betty Ormsby

1100 mixed

Thai & European Restaurant Menu Dining 5 nights per week 5pm-9pm

Dial-a-Driver service available, subsidized taxis for members to and from the Club, ATM, full TAB and self serve Pod, 18 Gaming machines, Big Screen TVs, 6 8 Ball Tables, 8 Snooker Tables,12 Dart Boards, 6 Outdoor Bowling rinks,10 Sporting Sections, Texas Poker, Trivia, Housie, Mah Jong.

A warm & friendly welcome awaits you in a safe and entertaining environment.

Papatoetoe & District RSA Inc. 22 Wallace Road, Papatoetoe Ph/Fax: 09 278 6372 Email: papatoetoersa@xtra.co.nz www.papatoetoersa.wix.com/rsa-papatoetoe

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Stephen L. Walker

1200 mixed

Lunch Tues-Fri 12pm-1.30pm Dinner Tues 6.00pm-7.30pm Thurs, Fri & Sat 6.00pm-8.00pm Hours may vary without prior notice

Housie, indoor bowls, snooker, 8-ball, darts, golf, cards - 500, big screen, Sky TV, 13 gaming machines, library, live music Thurs evening, children & families more than welcome (children’s club membership), Family night once a month.

Members, guests & affiliated members welcome. Closest club to the Auckland Airport.

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Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club 53 Rangitotto Rd, Papatoetoe Ph: 09 278 8109 Email: info@papcossie.co.nz

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Lynne Smith

1200

Restaurant open Saturday Bistro open Wed-Sun lunch & dinner

14 Sporting sections, pokies, raffles, SKY digital, big screen, live bands.

New and affiliated members welcome.

Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club 78 Nelson St, Pukekohe Ph: 09 238 8404, Fax: 09 238 9909 Email: pukecosi@ihug.co.nz

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Michael Moore

1600 mixed

The Club Restaurant A-la-carte Thur-Sat 6-9.30pm Thur Carvery 6-8.30pm Sunday Smorgasbord 5.30-8.30pm

2 outdoor bowling greens, 1 indoor bowling green, 10 Ten Pin Lanes, Snooker, Indoor Bowls, Darts, 8 Ball, Euchre, Fishing, Golf, Shooting, Netball, Petanque, TAB, Gaming machines, Courtesy Coaches, Housie every Thursday 11am-2pm

The Sports Mega of the North. 7 min from the Bombay turn off in the heart of the Onion and Potato country.

Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club 4 Victoria Ave, Waiuku Ph: 09 235 9131 Fax: 09 235 9019

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Katrina Barnett

1100 mixed

Thursday-Sunday 6pm-9pm

Snooker, pool, darts, golf, fishing, netball, axemen, joggers, rugby, indoor & outdoor bowls, Mahjong, euchre, scrabble, housie, line dancing, latin dancing, gaming machines, TAB.

Warm welcome to all affiliate members.

Weymouth Cosmopolitan and Sports Club 151 Sykes Road, Manurewa Ph: 09 267 0461 Email: admin@clubweymouth.co.nz

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Mike Cassidy

1800

Restaurant Mon-Sun A-la-Carte Bistro 6 days 4pm-late

Outdoor and indoor bowls, snooker, 8 ball, squash, golf, fishing, darts, cards, clay target, 2 big screen TV’s, 18 gaming machines, TAB, bands every Fri night.

3 mins from motorway, take Takanini exit from motorway.

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WAIKATO / THAMES Cambridge Cosmopolitan Club Burns St, Leamington Ph: 07 827 7006, Fax: 07 827 7368

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PRESIDENT Sid Murfitt SEC/MANAGER Donna Sheehan

1400

Restaurant Thurs, Fri & Sat evenings Lunches & other nights by arrangements

Indoor and outdoor bowls, 8 ball, snooker, friendship, netball, rock n roll, golf, old & bold, woodtuners, sport of kings, Texas Hold em Poker, TAB. Courtesy van.

All visitors welcome “Where things happen”

Glenview Club 211 Peacockes Rd, Hamilton Ph: 07 843 7129 Email: glenviewclub.mainbar@xtra.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Ross Boyd Sec/Man Grant Freeman

500 mixed

Restaurant Thurs-Sat 6-8.30pm Or by prior arrangement

POP PARKING, outdoor and indoor bowls, 8 Ball, snooker, poker Saturday nights, SKY TV, EFTPOS, courtesy coach, 9 gaming machines, TAB pod, motorhome parking, function room available.

Our club is set on the edge of the Waikato River overlooking the beautiful Hamilton gardens.

Hamilton Combined Returned Services Club Rostrevor St, Hamilton P.O.Box 9028 Ph: 07 838 0131 Fax: 07 834 0170 Email: hamcrsc@clear.net.nz Web: www.hamcrsc.co.nz

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SEC/MANAGER Gillian Scobie PRESIDENT Pat Stocks

1850

Open Lunch Tues - Fri 12pm-2pm Dinner Tues - Thurs 5.30-8pm Fri - Sat 5.30-8.30pm Sunday Carvery 5.30-8.30pm.

Snooker, pool, darts, cards, indoor bowls, big screen Sky TV, regular entertainment, 18 gaming machines, full TAB facilities, 5 mins from CBD, subsidised taxi service.

Visitors and new members welcome.

Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club Claudelands Road, Hamilton Ph: 07 855 2001, Fax: 07 854 7775 Email: theclub@cossie.org.nz

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Lynnette Fraser

3300

Bistro open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Brunch Sat & Sun 10am-12. Hamilton Function centre open for groups 7 days

Indoor and outdoor bowls, 8 full-size snooker tables, 8 ball tables, darts, golf, cricket, euchre, fishing, gun, travel, veterans, 4 wheeldrive, sport of kings, dance, TAB, Satellite coverage, big screen, T.V., Riverboat gaming room, live entertainment every Wed, Fri and Sat evening. Courtesy coaches available Wednesday to Sunday.

A very cordial welcome to all affiliate Club members and guests. Enjoy the Cossie Club atmosphere.

Huntly & District Workingmen’s Club Cnr Williams & Glasgow Street, Huntly Ph: 07 828 7542 Email: huntlywc@xtra.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Ian McKeown

907

Off The Rails Restaurant Open 5.30pm-8.30pm Tues,Wed,Fri & Sat Lunches Fri & Sat 11.00am-2.00pm

Huge outside garden bar, gaming machines, conference facilities, SKY, EFTPOS, Housie, indoor & outdoor bowls, darts, 2 fishing sections, courtesy van.

Huntly WMC welcomes affiliated guests from other clubs, come and have a drink and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

Mercury Bay Club (Inc) Cnr Campbell St and Cook Drive, Whitianga Ph: 07 866 5576, Fax: 07 866 2444

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PRESIDENT Ann Madden R.S.A. PRESIDENT Bruce Collier

1410 mixed and open

Bistro - Tue-Sun Lunches Tues-Sat 12pm-1.30pm Dinner Mon-Sun 5.30pm-8.30pm

Darts, 8 ball, bowls, snooker, fishing, golf, housie every Wednesday night. Raffles and member lucky number Tuesday and Friday nights. Door sweepstake on Friday nights, gaming machines and EFTPOS Door sweepstake on Friday nights, gaming machines and EFTPOS available. Entertainment on Friday nights.

Short walk from town centre. Affiliates most welcome.

Raglan Club Bow St, Raglan Ph: 07 825 8288, Fax: 07 825 7488 e: ragnclub@wave.co.nz www.raglanclub.co.nz

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Chris Lourie

1100 mixed

Wed-Sun dinner 5.30 onwards Thur-Sat lunch 12-1pm

Snooker, darts, indoor and Astroturf outdoor bowls, 8 ball, fishing, golf, Sky TV, TAB Self Service Machine, MaGarden Bar, Mastermind Fun Quiz Wed 6.30pm, BBQ area, 18 gaming machines, regular entertainment.

All affiliated guests most welcome.

Ruakura Campus Club Ruakura Rd, Claudelands 3216 Ph: 07 838 5643 - Bar Fax: 07 838 5642 - Office Admin

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David Ross

400

Gayle’s Counter Menu Friday Nights Only 4.30pm-9pm

• Conference Service and Facilities - We are able to offer facilities that can provide and assist for your needs for a full conference. Catering requirements and provide all your audio-visual requirements and presentation equipment that you may need.

• Club Facility for a Function - The Club & Bar including Sail BBQ area is available over the weekends for that special celebration of Wedding, Birthday, Reunion or just to get together. (Highly recommended that the facility be viewed) Adjuncts • The RCC provides a 25 meter 6 lane swimming pool for members on payment of an annual key fee • Tennis Section - Everyone is welcome to join in • Squash Club - Separate Membership is available upon joining main club • Darts - Dart Boards available. Exciting Craft Beers for your enjoyment.

• Members Guests and Affiliated Members welcome.

Te Awamutu District Memorial RSA 381 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu Ph: 07 871 7773, Fax: 07 871 3706

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Bill Lyford

1250 mixed

RSA family restaurant Thurs-Mon Ph 07 871 3564

Snooker, pool, darts, indoor bowls, Sky TV, 18 pokies, monthly live entertainment, EFTPOS, courtesy coach Fri-Mon.

Come visit our friendly club “The Rose of the Waikato”.

Thames Workingmen’s Club Inc 407 Cochrane Street, Thames PO Box 273 Thames 3540 Ph/Fax: 07 868 6416 e: thsworkers@xtra.co.nz www.thamesworkingmensclub.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Pam Kenny MANAGER John Grey

600

Bistro Restaurant Open Tues,Thurs,Fri,Sat evenings and by arrangement

Active adjuncts include Fishing, 8 Ball, Bowls, Golf and Punters, 14 Gaming Machines

Welcome all affiliated members.

Waihi Beach Memorial RSA 99 Beach Road, PO Box 44, Waihi Beach, 3642 Ph: 07 863 5688, Fax: 07 863 5781 e: wbrsa@netsmart.net.nz www.wbrsa.co.nz

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SEC/MANAGER Bob Firth PRESIDENT Ron Munn

2800 mixed

Gunners View Restaurant Open 7 days Lunch and Dinner Functions / Weddings by arrangement

Snooker, 8 ball, darts, golf, indoor and outdoor bowls, TAB, Motor Homes welcome, ATM, Courtesy Van

Club opened 1999 Great Views

Waikato Commerce Club (Inc) 197 Collingwood St, Hamilton Ph: 07 839 0501, Fax: 07 839 3353

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Jocelyn Musgrave

505

Dining room seating 60 Open 7 days a week

Very active sports section, golf, snooker, 8 ball, fishing, outdoor bowls, Sky TV, big screen, 14 Gaming Machines, EFTPOS available in bar and dining room, Touch Screen TAB.

Smallest club in town with the warmest welcome

Waipa Workingmen’s Club 139 Albert Park Rd, Te Awamutu Ph: 07 871 3923, Fax: 07 871 4810

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Wayvne Gulliver

1000 mixed

Restaurant Thurs-Sat Dinner 5.30pm onwards

12 sports and leisure groups, courtesy van, Tues-Sun, Sky TV 6 big screens, TAB,18 gaming machines,great outdoor area, EFTPOS

A friendly welcome to all visiting affiliated members.

Whangamata Club 404 Port Rd, Whangamata Ph: 07 865 8705, Fax: 07 865 6290 e: manager@whangamataclub.co.nz web: www.whangamataclub.co.nz

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Gavin Antony

3789 mixed

Restaurant and bistro Open six days a week (Closed Wednesday)

Mem. draw and sweep, fishing, motorcycles, snooker, rock ‘n roll, table tennis indoor bowls, darts, line dancing, 8 ball, Golf, Tai Chi, Mah Jong, 18 gaming machines, dances, outdoor bowls, exercise classes, self service TAB terminal. Huge screen & plasma TVs.

All affiliated guests welcome for a cheerful friendly club.

SOUTH WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY Club Mt Maunganui 45 Kawaka St, Mt Maunganui Ph: 07 575 4886, Fax: 07 574 4990 Email office@clubmount.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Straw Lye CLUB MANAGER Christine Young

3200

Restaurant open 7 days

8 ball, darts, snooker, indoor and outdoor bowls, fishing, seniors, golf, hockey, punters club, TAB, big screen Sky TV, free live music Friday nights, off sales, EFTPOS, courtesy coach, 18 of the very best gaming machines.

‘The Friendly Club’ in the Fabulously newly Furnished & extended Facilities

Matamata Club Inc 9 Waharoa Rd East, Matamata Ph: 07 888 7060, Fax: 07 888 9154

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PRESIDENT John Bonenkamp MANAGER David Oliver

1100 mixed

Full Restaurant available Tues-Sat, Sunday Roast Bistro/Bar snacks Tues-Sat.

Outdoor bowls, pool, snooker, darts, fishing, Sky TV, big TV, live live bands every 2nd Fri, subsidised taxi service, EFTPOS, TAB, poker machines, off license, conference facilities.

A warm welcome to all affiliated members and guests from the heart of the horse racing industry.

Mt Maunganui RSA 541 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui Ph: 07 575 4477 www.mtrsa.co.nz email: mtrsa@xtra.co.nz

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Peter Moss (CEO)

5000

Lunch Mon-Fri Dinner - 7 nights

3 Eight Ball & 8 Snooker tables, darts, indoor bowls, chess, cards, line dancing, low impact aerobics, entertainment every Fri, Sat nights, Sundays from 4pm.

Regular shows, 18 gaming machines, big screens & data projector, Sky Tv. EFTPOS. Courtesy bus.

Affiliated members and guests warmly welcomed.

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SOUTH WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY Murupara Services and Citizens Club Pine Drive, Murupara Ph/Fax: 07 366 5819

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Nina Paul

400 mixed

Restaurant Wed-Fri 12-8pm

Indoor bowls, darts, snooker, 8 ball, Sky TV, big screen TV, euchre, gaming machines, EFTPOS, off sales, entertainment once a month.

A friendly welcome to all affiliates.

Ohope Chartered Club Ohope Beach Ph: 07 312 5008

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Mike Williams

1100

A-la-Carte Wed-Sat 7 days in summer

TAB, gaming machine room, Sky big screen TV, EFTPOS, courtesy van, snooker, pool, darts, golf, cricket, indoor and outdoor bowls.

We welcome all affiliated members

Opotiki County RSA Inc 103 -105 St. Johns Street, Opotiki Ph 07 315 6174, Fax 07 315 5203 e: opotikirsa@xtra.co.nz

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SEC/MANAGER Tui Horua

800

Restaurant open Friday-Saturday Evenings

Outdoor bowls, snooker, pool, darts, fishing, golf, SKY, big screen juke box, gaming machines, EFTPOS, Raffles Wed, Fri & Sat. Courtesy van, motorvan parking.

All affiliated members and guests of RNZ RSA & Clubs NZ welcome.

Putaruru District Services Memorial Club 35 Buckland St, Putaruru Ph: 07 883 8591 Email: pdsmc@xtra.co.nz

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PRESIDENT JoAnn Scheres 027 230 1148

850

Restaurant open Wed - Sat Dinner from 6pm and during Winter 12-2pm on Sundays hot roast lunch from $10

Snooker, darts, 8 ball, bowls, EFTPOS, 2 big screen TV’s, Sky TV, Juke box, gaming machines, regular socials, Courtesy van operates on Wednesday evenings and is available for booked functions, listed as Motorhome site.

Affiliated guests welcome to relax in warm and friendly atmosphere.

Rotorua Citizens Club Cnr Arawa & Rangiuru Streets, PO Box 1579, Rotorua Ph: 07 348 3066, Fax: 07 343 6032 Email: admin@rotoruacitizensclub.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Pango Putaranui SEC/MAN Dick Hyland

2300

Breakfast, lunch & Dinner 7 days a week

Sky Digital TV, Self Service TAB, EFTPOS, live band every Fri & Sat night, Gaming area, 3 courtesy vans, darts, snooker, 8 ball, indoor & outdoor bowls, fishing, golf, sport of kings, Muzoes Club and a very active Golden Oldies Club. Membership draw and great raffles Wed, Fri & Sat nights.

A warm and friendly welcome to all affiliated members. Accommodation on site - 16 motel type rooms with ensuite, tea & coffee facilities. 2 dorm rooms perfect for sports teams. Wifi internet available in both areas.

Rotorua Commercial Travellers Association Inc. Moncur Drive, Rotorua (Adj. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park) Ph: 07 347 8301, Fax: 07 347 7648

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MANAGER Brian Baker PRESIDENT John McMillan

720 mixed

Dinner Thursday-Sunday Group enquiries outside hours welcome

Swimming pool, BBQ area, snooker, 8 ball, big tv, gaming machines, eftpos, darts, full TAB facilities, function rooms, courtesy coach.

Affiliated members welcome - relax in a park like setting

Taupo Cosmopolitan Club 5 Taniwha St, Taupo Ph: 07 378 4048, Fax: 07 378 0126

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MANAGER Allan Miller PRESIDENT Greg McIntosh

5400 mixed

Restaurant open 7 days Dinner 7 days 5pm to late Lunch Monday-Saturday 12-2pm

Club nights Tuesday and Friday. Wide range of adjuncts. Entertainment Friday nights.

Courtesy coach Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 4pm. TAB, 18 gaming machines and ATM. On-site function facilities and catering.

A warm welcome to all visiting affiliates.

Taupo RSA 67 Horomatangi Street, Taupo Ph/Fax: 07 378 7476 www.tauposrsa.co.nz

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Karen Katene

1000

Rendezvous Restaurant Dinner Wed - Sat 5 - 8pm Closed Sunday

Snooker, pool, indoor bowls, line dancing, 18 gaming machines, Sky TV, big screen, live music Tuesdays, Saturdays & Fridays.

A warm welcome to affiliated members visiting Taupo.

Te Puke Citizens Club 179-185 Jellicoe St, Te Puke Ph: 07 573 8555, Fax: 07 573 9766

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Jess Robson BAR MANAGER

850

Wed-Sunday evening dining Sunday Roast 5.30-9pm

Snooker, pool, darts, indoor and outdoor bowls, cricket, fishing, golf, netball, Sky TV, gaming machines, TAB, courtesy coach, air conditioned atmosphere. Motorhome parking. Resident DJ every Friday night.

Welcome to affiliates and guests to our facilities and friendly atmosphere.

The Tauranga Citizens’ Club Cnr 13th Ave and Cameron Rd, Tauranga Ph/Fax: 07 578 7023 www.tgacitz.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Stephen Hawkings MANAGER Joanna Young

4800

Restaurant Wed-Sat Evenings Bistro Mon-Sat, Lunch / Dinner Sunday Dinner only

All indoor and outdoor sports, big screen TV, Sky TV, gaming machines, TAB and EFTPOS.

Friendly welcome. Visitors make yourself known.

Whakatane Returned Services Association Inc Richardson Street, Whakatane Ph: 07 308 5646

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Andrew Thurlow

1800 mixed

Lunch and Dinner Tuesday - Saturday

8 ball, darts, snooker, indoor bowls, fishing, big screen, Sky TV, Karaoke Thursday evenings, live bands Friday nights, 18 gaming machines, EFTPOS.

All affiliated members welcome.

KING COUNTRY Ohakune Club 71 Goldfinch Street Ph: (06) 06 385 8221, Fax: (06) 385 9290

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MANAGER Dheeraj Uppunda

300 mixed

Meals available Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. Bar snacks

Snooker, pool, Darts, Sky, Gaming Machines, EFTPOS, internet access.

TAB terminal on site.

All affiliated members welcome. Right under Turoa.

Otorohanga Club Inc Maniapoto St, Otorohanga Ph: 07 873 8021, Fax: 07 873 8026

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Graeme Bowden

1300 mixed

Restaurant and bar meals

All indoor sports plus golf, fishing, outdoor bowls. ‘Al Fresco’ area

A Kiwi town welcome awaits you.

Pio Pio Cosmopolitan Club 42 Moa Street Ph: 07 877 8204 piopioclub@xtra.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Clive Fredericks

420 mixed

Bistro Formal Dining Wed, Fri & Sat from 6pm

Snooker, 8 ball, darts, euchre, outdoor bowls, golf, fishing and hunting, SKY, EFTPOS, gaming machines, outdoor area and outdoor dining area.

All affiliated members welcome.

Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club 32 Seddon St, Raetihi Ph: 06 385 4089, Fax: 06 385 4695

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Allan Jamieson

500

Meals available Thursday-Sunday evenings

Snooker, pool, euchre, darts, outdoor bowls, courtesy van, trap shooting, Sky TV, EFTPOS, gaming machines.

Enjoy country hospitality at the Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club.

Quota Club Te Kuiti Inc 71 Taupiri Street, Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 8293 Taumarunui and District RSA Memorial Club Marae St, Taumarunui Ph: 07 895 7517, Fax: 07 895 8343 Email: taumrsa@xtra.co.nz

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Raylene Quinn

550

Hot food and bar snacks available

Poker, 8Ball, Bowls, Golf, Shooting, Fishing, Social Club, Courtesy Van, Gaming Machines, Juke Box, SKY TV, Private Function Facilities and Catering.

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John Callinan

830

Open 7 nights

Snooker, bowls, darts, pool, golf, EFTPOS, Sky TV, big screen, 18 gaming machines, off sales, courtesy coach.

A warm welcome to all affiliated members. Please phone for the courtesy coach.

A friendly welcome to all affiliated faces!

Taumarunui Cossie Club Katarina St, Taumaranui Ph: 07 895 7151, Fax: 07 896 8014 e: tmn.cossie@xtra.co.nz Courtesy Van direct: 027 728 4654 TAB Ph: 07 895 8164

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Bruce Broderson

625 mixed

Bistro/Bar Snacks/Meals Available 6pm Wed, Fri, Sat Lunches available Thurs 12 noon Group bookings/special functions welcome

Snooker, pool, darts, golf, hunting, shooting, fishing, Texas hold-em poker, bowls, all other Chartered Club Sports, Sky TV, big screen, Trackside, EFTPOS, full TAB facilities, weekly trivia quiz, Housie, free digital jukebox & karaoke. Courtesy van and transport available at all times.

A warm welcome to all visitors. The Cossie Club - where there’s always something happening!

Tongariro Chartered Club Kiatapu St, Turangi Ph: 07 386 7600, Fax: 07 386 8559

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Waitapu Beech

600

Sun 5-9.30pm

Pool, snooker, indoor bowls, darts, golden oldies, gaming machines, garden bar, BBQ area, courtesy coach, Sky big screen TV, off license, EFTPOS.

Always glad to welcome visiting affiliate members.

Waitomo Club (Inc) Cnr Taupiri and King St, Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 8263

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Jim Riddell

1100 mixe

Dinner Wednesday to Sunday

Indoor and outdoor bowls, darts, snooker, 8 ball, trap shooting, fishing, golf, senior members, 2.4 meter large screen, Sky, courtesy van.

All affiliated members most welcome.

HAWKES BAY / POVERTY BAY 2nd N.Z.E.F. Association (Inc) 333 Palmerston Rd, PO Box 1156, Gisborne Ph: 06 867 2871, Fax: 06 867 2851 Email: nzef@xtra.co.nz

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Bill Allan

400 mixed

Bar and counter food

Darts, pool, indoor bowls, golf, table tennis, big projector screen, Sky TV, 14 pokies, EFTPOS, Sunday Live Entertainment, free friendly atmosphere.

No strangers here, only friends you haven’t met.

Dannevirke Services and Citizens’ Club 1 Princess St Ph: 06 374 8885, Fax: 06 374 8481 Email: dannevegas@xtra.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Peter Shaw SEC/MAN Joanne Jones

1250 mixed

Lunches Thur & Friday, 12-2pm Dinner Thurs-Sun from 5.30pm

Fishing, dancing, karaoke, cards, friendship club, darts, bowls, snooker, pool, golf, 18 pokies, EFTPOS, Sky TV, big screen, live band monthly and regular shows. Self service TAB.

All affiliate members welcome.

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HAWKES BAY / POVERTY BAY Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club Inc 190 Derby St and 161 Grey St Ph: (06) 867 9719, Fax: 06 867 6615 Email: cossie.gis@xtra.co.nz Website: www.gisbornecossie.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Brett Morley Sec MANAGER Debbie Light

4123 mixed

Bistro open for Dinner Tuesday to Saturday Lunch Tuesday to Friday

Snooker, golf, darts, 8 and 9 ball, indoor and outdoor bowls, 18 pokies, EFTPOS, Sky TV, full service and self service TAB, raffles, cricket, function and seminar rooms, gymnasium plus lots more...

Affiliates and guests most welcome.

Hastings RSA Avenue Rd, Hastings Ph: 06 878 8808, Fax: 06 878 7642

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Neil Murphy

2500 mixed

7 days for lunch and dinner Snacks available

Snooker, pool, darts, indoor and outdoor bowls, golf, TAB, off sales, Sky big screen, EFTPOS, 18 pokies, air conditioned conference room, Gloucester House Motel Ph 06 876 3741, live entertainment Fri and Sat.

Affiliated visitors welcome in in our refurbished club.

Havelock North Club 4 Campbell St, Havelock North Ph: 06 877 8722, Fax: 06 877 2049 Email: office@villageclub.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Ian Ferguson MANAGER Raquel Renall

650 mixed

Restaurant Thurs-Sat

Indoor bowls, darts, snooker, pool, golf, fishing, big screen Sky TV and Trackside, bottlestore, gaming machines, TAB, eftpos, courtesy coach available.

Affiliated members and guests are most welcome.

Heretaunga Club Inc 308 Victoria St, Hastings Ph: 06 878 8653, Fax: 06 878 8083

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PRESIDENT Craig Murphy

750 mixed

Lunch Thursday & Friday Dinner Thursday-Saturday

Golf, indoor and outdoor bowls, snooker, darts, pool, TAB, raffles, 18 gaming machines, courtesy coach, Sky TV, big screen TV.

We welcome all affiliated members.

National Service Club Cnr Market St North & Avenue Rd West, Hastings Ph: 06 878 9582, Fax: 06 878 9403

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PRESIDENT Lance Mackie MANAGER Shelley McGhie

700 mixed

Lunch & Dinner Thursday - Sunday

Snooker, indoor and outdoor bowls, darts, golf, 8 ball, Sky TV, TAB, EFTPOS, entertainment most Friday’s or Saturday’s

A warm welcome to all visiting visiting affiliate members.

Taradale and Districts RSA 158 Gloucester St, Taradale.

Ph: 06 844 4808

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MANAGER Ben Allen PRESIDENT Murray Pilmer

2000

Full dining facilities

Snooker, pool, darts, golf, indoor and outdoor bowls, cards, crib, housie, Sky TV, gaming machine area.

We welcome all affiliated members.

Taradale Club 55 Wharerangi Rd, Napier Ph: 06 844 2088, Fax: 06 844 2031 Email: admin@taradaleclub.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Tony Wall MANAGER Tony Leathers

1900 mixed

Restaurant evening meals 6 days Bistro menu available 6 days courtesy coach available.

Darts, indoor and outdoor bowls (all weather green), snooker, pool, golf, fishing, cricket, over 60’s, gaming machines, Sky TV, TAB, outdoor sports, line dancing, bridge.

A warm welcome to all affiliated members from “the wine and fruit bowl” of NZ

Wairoa Club (Inc) Marine Parade, Wairoa Ph: 06 838 7414, Fax: 06 838 6419 Email: wairoaclub@quicksilver.net.nz

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PRESIDENT Richard Scott MANAGER Quintin Baty

780 mixed

Evening Meals Wed-Sun 5.30pm-8.30pm

Pool, snooker, indoor bowls, outdoor bowls, golf, fishing, darts, over 60’s, courtesy coach, Sky TV, big screen 100” TV, EFTPOS, off sales, gaming machines, raffles and entertainment, TAB

All affiliated members most welcome.

MANAWATU / WANGANUI / TARANAKI Castlecliff Club Tennyson St, Wanganui Ph: 06 344 4449, Fax: 06 344 5014 Email: c.c.club@xtra.co.nz

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Anita Hodgetts

1000 mixed

Cliff Bistro Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday

Darts, snooker, pool, indoor bowls, golf, seniors, travel, euchre, texas holdem poker, Sky TV, huge screen, self service TAB, Saturday bands,courtesy coach.

All affiliated members & guests welcome to our friendly club.

New Plymouth Club 47-57 Gill Street, New Plymouth Ph: (06) 758 0927, Fax: (06) 758 2518 Email: np.club@xtra.co.nz www.newplymouthclub.co.nz

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Peter Grey MANAGER

5500 mixed

Seaview Bistro Tues Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm Wed-Sun Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm Snacks 2.30-5.30pm Dinner 5.30-8.30pm (Closes 8.00pm Sun)

Pool, snooker, fishing, outdoor bowls, indoor bowls, cards, darts, seniors, golf, TAB and ATM available for your convenience, 18 gaming machines, Sky TV on big screens, conventions and events centre available for functions, weddings, meetings/ conferences, anniversaries, reunions etc. We will cater for all your needs.

Visit Taranaki “A place like no other” We are CBD and Seafront.

Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club 20-24 Linton Street, Palmerston North Ph: 06 357 6022, Fax: 06 357 4219 Email: admin@pncossieclub.co.nz www.pncossieclub.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Dick Green MANAGER Desiree Garrigan

1500 mixed

Lun Thur-Sat 11.30-1.30pm Din Tues-Sat 5.30-7.30pm Seniors Buffet lunch Tues Fri night Carv 6pm-8.30pm Sat Buffet 6-8.30pm Blackboard menu aval.

TAB, Sky TV with trackside, 18 gaming machines, eftpos facilities, darts, pool, indoor bowls, fishing, golf, snooker,seniors,singles, Sunday Dancing, Lounge Bar & Restaurant, Boardroom & Function Rooms.

The ultimate leisure and sporting destination in Palmy to wine dine & unwind. 100m from city centre. All affiliated members welcome.

Rangitikei Club Inc. 10-12 Bowen Street PO Box 177, Fielding 4740 Web: www.rangclub.org.nz

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MANAGER Vicki Perry

1500.

Bowen Restaurant Lunch Thur-Fri 12pm-1.30pm Dinner Thurs-5:30pm-7.00pm Friday & Saturday-6pm-8:30pm

Pool, snooker, fishing, outdoor bowls, indoor bowls, cards, darts, seniors, ladies, golf, TAB and ATM available for your convenience, 18 gaming machines, SKY TV on the big screens. Convention and events centre available for functions, weddings, meetings/conferences, anniversaries, reunions etc. We will cater all your needs.

Visit “Friendly Feilding,” and call in to experience our hospitality. We look forward to meeting you.

South Taranaki Club 47 Caledonia St, Hawera Ph: 06 278 4015, Fax: 06 278 4638 Email: stc.john@xtra.co.nz

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Raewyn Mitchell

1300 mixed

Wed-Sun dinners Wed-Sat lunches

Golf, bowls, darts, snooker, pool, table tennis, motorcycle tourers Over 60’s, Trackside, TAB facilities, EFTPOS.

All affiliated members welcome.

St Johns Club (Inc) 158 Glasgow St, Wanganui Ph: 06 348 0082, Fax: 06 345 0026 Email: info@stjohnsclub.co.nz Web: stjohnsclub.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Royce Turnbridge MANAGER Dennis Dorgan

1700 mixed

Elms Restaurant Wed-Sun from 5.30pm

Sky and 2 big screen TV’s, outdoor and indoor bowls, snooker, 8 ball, darts, golf, fishing, euchre, gardening, cricket, over 60’s, 18 gaming machines, bottlestore, Gold TAB.

Always a warm welcome to affiliated members. Courtesy van operating.

Waitara District Service and Citizens’ Club (Inc) Queen St, Waitara Ph: 06 754 6217, Fax: 06 754 7651

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Murray Allen

760

$10.50 lunches Tues-Sun 11.30am-2.00pm Tues-Sat dinner 6-9.30pm

Golf, outdoor and indoor bowls, darts, snooker, pool, fishing, table tennis. Lounge and function room with comfortable seating and leaner bars, Sky big screen TV, TAB facilities.

Be sure to visit our club when you are in Taranaki.

Waitara Town & Country Club West Quay, Waitara. Ph: (06) 754 7139 Email: waitaratandc.club@xtra.co.nz web: www.waitaratandc.com

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PRESIDENT Andrew Kitney MANAGER John Murphy

820

Theatre Royal Restaurant 150 Bistro Lunches Fri / Sat / Sun 11am to 2pm

Golf, fishing, Indoor/outdoor bowls, snooker, pool, Over 60’s Club, TAB darts, table tennis, petanque, Big Screen TV, Juke box, Courtesy Van

A big Taranaki welcome to all clubs N.Z. members and families.

Wanganui Cossie Club 13 Ridgway St, Wanganui.

Ph: (06) 349 0149 Email: cossieclub@gmail.com web: www.cossieclub.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Jen Barber

1500

Open 7 days

Snooker, 8ball, darts, indoor bowls, golf, fishing, cricket, punters, seniors, big screen sky tvs, eftpos, ATM, self service TAB, courtesy van

A warm welcome to members and affiliated guests.

“Well worth the journey”

Wanganui RSA 170 St Hill St, Wanganui, Ph: 06 345 5750, Fax: 06 345 7198 ext. 0 office, ext. 1 bar, ext. 4 manager.

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Kyle Dalton

2000+ mixed

Lunch Tues-Sat from 11.30am Dinner Wed-Saturday from 5.30pm.

Darts, euchre, 8 ball, snooker, indoor bowls, 18 gaming machines, big screen TVs, EFTPOS, off license, courtesy coach, entertainment every weekend, junior membership. Club hours 10am-10pm Mon-Thurs, 10am-11pm Fri-Sat, 1pm-6pm Sunday

A friendly warm welcome to all affiliated members and guests in our air conditioned club. Open seven days a week.

WELLINGTON / WAIRARAPA / HOROWHENUA Johnsonville Club Inc 1 Norman Lane, Johnsonville, Wellington 6140 Ph: 04 939 8233, Fax: 04 939 1352 Email:admin@jclub.co.nz www.jclub.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Bob Tait MANAGER Fred Ferris

1200

Restaurant LUNCH Thu to Sat 12-2pm DINNER Wed 5:30pm - 8pm Thu to Sat 5:30pm - 9pm Sun 5:30pm - 8pm

Club Facilities: Sky Sport and Trackside 1 & 2 on large screens, Gaming Lounge with 18 machines, Full TAB plus self service terminal, 20+ Raffles per week, Memberships Draws on Thu and Sat nights, Texas Hold’em Poker every Wed from 7:30pm, Bingo/Housie 1st & 3rd Weds 7pm, Quiz on last Wed of the month 7:30pm.

Conference/Functions: Function room & catering available for groups up to 150pax.

Adjuncts and Interest Groups: Golf, Snooker, Dance, Motorcycle, Poker, Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls, Outdoor Bowls, Pool & Darts.

Club Hours: Mon & Tue from 1pm, Wed, Thur, Fri and Sun from 11am, Sat from 10:00am. Dedicated TAB operator Sat 4pm to 9pm.

A warm and windy Wellington welcome to all affiliated visitors and guests. Please visit our website for up to date Club Information and Events.

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WELLINGTON / WAIRARAPA / HOROWHENUA Kapiti Club Inc 32a Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach Ph: 04 298 4031, Fax: (04) 298 9756 Email: info@kapiticlub.co.nz www.kapiticlub.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Allan Beardsley SEC/MANAGER Rick Durey

1200

Restaurant open Tues, Thur, Fri Sat evenings.

3 snooker tables, pool table, darts, bowls, golf, fishing. Sky digital, large and many screens, 12 gaming machines, weekly membership draw, twice weekly bartab draw, quiz night Wednesday EFTPOS, Lift from stunning new foyer to brand new lounge, bar and outside deck with spectacular views over Kapiti Island.

Affiliated members & guests, come & enjoy our magnificent brand new developed club with great surroundings, fabulous sunsets and views of Kapiti Island and Cooks Strait.

Levin Cosmopolitan Club (Inc) 47-51 Oxford St South, Levin Ph: 06 368 2571, Fax: 06 368 1471 Email: levin.cosmopolitan@xtra.co.nz www.levincossieclub.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Darryl Small MANAGER Graham Dalziel

1300

Bistro open 6 days Tuesday Evening - Saturday Evening

8 ball, bowls, snooker, darts, housie, TAB, line and dance classes, pokies, bottle store, Sky TV, EFTPOS, BBQ area, Subsidised taxi service

A warm welcome to affiliate members.

Levin RSA (Inc) 5 Devon St, Levin Ph: 06 368 3475

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Bronwyn Coombes

2010

Poppys Restaurant Lunches Tues, Fri, Sat 11.30-2.00 Sun 11.30-1.00pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5.30-8.00

Darts, snooker, pool, indoor/outdoor, housie, socials Fri nights, bands, gaming machine room, 18 pokies, Sky TV, bottle store, EFTPOS, courtesy van.

A special welcome to all affiliated club members.

Masterton Cosmopolitan Club (Inc) 195-197 Chapel St, Masterton Ph: 06 377 0150, Fax: 06 378 2579 E-mail: manager@mastertoncossieclub.org.nz www.mastertoncossieclub.org.nz

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PRESIDENT Fred Morgan SEC/MAN Steve O’Hara

750

Thurs - Sunday 6pm-8.30pm Cafe Lunch Fri-Sat 11.30am-1.30pm

Snooker, pool, 8 ball, womens marching team, darts, indoor and outdoor bowls, golf, running, cricket, courtesy coach available. TAB Self Service. 2 big screen SKY TV’s, Karaoke Screen, 18 gaming machines.

We welcome all affiliated members when experiencing the Wairarapa.

Paraparaumu RSA 110 Amohia St, Paraparaumu (just 50 metres off SH1) Ph: 04 902 7927, Fax: 04 902 7928 Email: pramrsa@paradise.net.nz www.pramrsa.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Billy Powell MANAGER Don Trevethick

1300

Achilles Restaurant Wed-Sat lunches Mon,Wed-Sat dinners from 5.30pm 3 course dinners Fri & Sat Booking required for dinner.

Full bar facilities, snooker tables, pool table, sky tv, gaming room, indoor bowls, housie etc. Regular entertainment, karaoke Friday nights. Dine in our newly decorated Restaurant. Special menus for groups / bus tours. An easy stop just off the main Wellington highway. Plenty of Parking.

We welcome all visitors to the Nature Coast.

Petone Working Men’s Club and Literary Institute and Lower Hutt Memorial RSA 47 Udy St, Petone Ph: 04 568 5404, Fax: 04 568 8588 Email: reception@pwmc.co.nz www.petoneclub.co.nz

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Aaron Kirby

13000 mixed

Downstairs Bistro 7 days Lunches 11-2pm, Dinner 5.00-9pm Great Menu - Great Prices Restaurant Wed-Sun from 5.30pm Smorgasbord specialists

Sporting adjuncts include 8 ball, billiards, snooker, darts, diving, fishing, golf, indoor & out door bowls, pigeons, senior members, country & western, library, internet cafe, TAB, 18 latest gaming machines, jackpots. Wellington’s premier outdoor garden bar.

Affiliate members most welcome to NZ’s Most Progressive Club.

Porirua Club (Inc) 1 Lodge Place, Porirua Ph: 04 237 6143, Fax: 04 237 6423

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Lisa Beighton

1300 mixed

Restaurant Lunch Wed-Sat Dinners Wed - Sun Snacks Available

Snooker, pool, indoor and outdoor bowls, darts, golf, softball, netball, Soccer, midweekers, cricket, cards, poker machines, TAB, Sky TV, EFTPOS, Library, full seminar and conference facilities available.

All affiliates most welcome.

Otaki & District Memorial RSA 9 Raukawa Street, Otaki Ph: 06 364 6221 Email: otakirsa@xtra.co.nz www.otakirsa.co.nz

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SEC/MANAGER Pat Bloxham

1200 mixed

Dining room Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun roast lunch.

Open Tuesday - Sunday TAB, Sky, Snooker, Darts Fridays entertainment.

Affiliated members and guests most welcome.

South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club 120 Main St, Greytown Ph: 06 304 9448, Fax: 06 304 9447 Email: swwmc@wise.net.nz

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David Linton

1250

Restaurant Sat-Sun 6pm

Pool, snooker, darts, indoor and outdoor bowls, cards, TAB, senior members, fishing, gaming machines, EFTPOS, courtesy coach, SKY Digital.

Your comfort and enjoyment is the goal of our team.

Stokes Valley Cosmopolitan Club 35-37 George St, Stokes Valley Ph: 04 563 5513, Fax: 04 563 8182 Email: manager.svcc@xtra.co.nz

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GENERAL MANAGER Paul Mexted

760 mixed

All day menu Lunches 12-2pm Wed-Fri, Sun 12-2pm Dinner 5:30pm-9pm Wed-Sun

Snooker, pool, darts, indoor bowls, golf, fishing, cricket, travel, racing,euchre, seniors, satellite and Sky TV, big screen, 18 gaming machines, TAB, off licence, courtesy coach, regular entertainment, jukebox, kidsroom.

A warm welcome to all the family from “The Entertainment Centre of the Valley”

Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club 11 Logan Street, Upper Hutt Ph: 04 529 0009 Email: manager@cossieclubs.org.nz Website: www.cossieclubs.org.nz

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Dean Candy

7400

Restaurant open Wednesday - Sunday 5:30pm for dinner, cafe open at all times

Magnificent club with cutting-edge technology, air-conditioned throughout, thirty poker machines plus Quickfire downloadable jackpot, entertainment ThursdaySunday, Courtesy Coaches operate seven days, five large screens plus over 40 plasmas, LCD screens and TV’s, large garden bar, stand-alone TAB room with four terminals, all indoor sports plus many other organised activities.

Experience our outstanding customer service and friendly environment.

Host of 2016 Clubs NZ AGM Conference

Waikanae Chartered Club Inc 8 Elizabeth st, Waikanae Ph 04 293 5915, Fax 04 293 1571 Email: manager@waikanaeclub.org.nz Website: www.waikanaeclub.org.nz

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Terry Dalziel

970

Bar Meals available Tues-Sat 12.00 noon to 8.00pm Restaurant Dining Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat - 4.30pm to 8.30pm

Full Bar facilities, Off License, Restaurant, Snooker, Pool, Darts, Bowls, Golf, Fishing, 18 Gaming Machines, Sky TV, TAB Facilities.

All affiliated members and guests welcome

Wairarapa Services and Citizens Club (Inc) 20 Essex St, Masterton Ph: 06 370 0012, Fax 06 377 7294 Email: wscc@xtra.co.nz Website: clubwairarapa.com

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PRESIDENT Bill Hey MANAGER Kerry Hannah

750 mixed

Meals available Wed - Sat 11am-2pm 5pm-8pm

Snooker, darts, pool, indoor bowls, golf, cards and travel club available, Sky TV, entertainment Friday nights 7:30pm onwards, EFTPOS, off license,TAB, courtesy coach available

All affiliated guests welcome.

MARLBOROUGH / NELSON Club Waimea 345 Queen St, Richmond Ph: 03 543 9179, Fax: 03 543 9177 www.clubwaimea.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Janine Phipps MANAGER John Hewison JP

1260

Lunch and Dinners Wednesday - Sunday Functions by arrangement

Live entertainment Saturdays. Regular sporting activities, modern gaming lounge, squash courts, all weather outdoors bowls green, TAB, raffles, conference & seminar facilities and a 350 plus hall plus an extensive parking area.

We welcome all affiliates. We have a caravan park and tent sites

Clubs of Marlborough 42 Alfred St, Blenheim Ph: 03 578 1059 Email: ceo@clubsofmarlborough.co.nz Website: www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

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Lee Davis

9500 mixed

Open 7 days A la carte, Café and Buffet operations

Cards, pool, snooker, golf, indoor and outdoor bowls, fishing, darts, golden oldies, rugby, dance, leisure marches, fitness centre, state-of-the-art bars& quiet areas, childrens area, escalator and lifts, extensive TAB, Dive club room with air tank compressor facility, weekly entertainment, quiz nights, housie, function facilities, out catering, latest 30 gaming machines, 20 x 42” LCD’s with all sky channels, rifle range,Extensive terrace areas with river views. Weekly member bonus draws.

All affiliate members welcome to visit our magnificent new club

The Motueka Memorial RSA (Inc) 49 High St, Motueka Ph/Fax: 03 528 9777 Email: motueka.rsa@xtra.co.nz www.motuekarsa.co.nz

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Bernee Fransen

1270

Lunch Fri & Sat Dinner Tues-Sun Quality dining at affordable prices

A friendly bar with 9 different beers on tap, gaming machines, pool, snooker, darts, housie, indoor bowls,raffles, SKY Big Screen, regular entertainment nights,members of Motor Caravan Association welcome for overnight stays.

New members always welcome we look forward to seeing you.

BULLER / WEST COAST Club Buller Queen St, Westport Ph: 03 789 8770

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Kerry Duncan

730 mixed

Restaurant Fri-Sun 5.30-8.30pm

Darts, pool & snooker, golf, indoor & outdoor bowls, cards (euchre, bridge, 45’s), fishing, gaming machines, Sky TV, library, live entertainment as advertised.

Affiliates and guests welcomed to the friendliest club on the Coast.

Greymouth WMC & MSA 41 Guinness St, Greymouth Ph 03 768 4000

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Don Foster PRESIDENT

450

Snacks Available

Boxing, Indoor/bowls, darts, pool, 45’s, modern gaming machines, SKY big screen, EFTPOS, Off-License, Twice weekly members draw, great raffles, courtesy coach.

Affiliates and guests welcome to the Best of West Coast Hospitality

Hokitika Chartered Club 42 Hamilton Street, Hokitika Ph: 03 755 8342

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Leonie Rasmussen HOSPITALITY MANAGER Donna Douglas (SEC)

700

Meals,Wed, Fri, & Sat.

Pool, darts, cards (500, euchre, crib), golf, fishing, gaming machines, EFTPOS, off sales, SKY TV

A warm West Coast welcome to all affiliated members.

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CANTERBURY Ashburton RSA Memorial Club 12-14 Cox Street, Ashburton Ph: 03308 7175, Fax: 03 308 7103

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Brenda Costello

1200

Bistro Thurs, Sat evening from 5:30pm Tues-Wed lunches 12pm

18 gaming machines, Sky TV, EFTPOS, golf, pool, darts, indoor/outdoor bowls, cards, womens, travel, raffles Thur night, housie Fri night, live music every alternative Saturday nights, courtesy coach Thur & Sat.

We are 30mins away from Mt Hutt Ski fields and Rakaia River. Members and affiliates welcome.

Hornby Working Men’s Club & MSA Inc. 17 Carmen Rd, Hornby, CHCH, 8042 PO Box 16014, Hornby, CHCH, 8441 Ph: 03 349 9026, Fax: 03 344 4725 Email: reception@hornbywmc.co.nz www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz

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GENERAL MANAGER Daniel Ferguson PRESIDENT Kevin Cole

6500+ members

Club Cafe - Open 7 days (all day Sat) Daily Specials Lunch 12 noon-2pm Dinner from 5pm Chalmers Restaurant Fri/Sat - Carvery from 5:30pm Sun - All you can eat buffet from 5pm

Weekly live entertainment, gymnasium, 18 Gaming Machines, Full Service TAB incl. latest screens & PODs, Full HD LCD Big Screen, a range of sporting sections including Billiards/Snooker, Cards, Cribbage, Cricket, Darts, Golf, Fishing, Indoor Bowls, Outdoor Bowls, Table Tennis and Travel.

Affiliate members and their guests welcome. A fabulously warm and friendly environment awaits you. Plenty of car parking and courtesy vans available.

Papanui Club Inc. 302 Sawyers Arms Rd, Christchurch Ph: 03 359 9586, Fax: 03 359 5301 Email: reception@papanuiclub.co.nz www.papanuiclub.co.nz

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GENERAL MANAGER Keith Ballantyne

4000 mixed

Club Café open Wednesday Lunch to Sunday Lunch

Gym, TAB, Gaming Machines, Sky TV on big screen, live entertainment, loyalty points & promotions for members, 20 sections including Petanque, walking, indoor & outdoor bowls, darts, pool, billiards and snooker, fishing, cards, table tennis, golf, pigeon, travel, leisure, garden, netball & marching.

Affiliate members welcome.

Richmond Workingmens Club & M.S.A. 75 London Street, Christchurch Ph 03 389 5778

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Ricky Gilmore

3800 mixed

Earl of Richmond Restaurant Open Thurs-Sun Bistro Tues-Sun

Onsite TAB, 18 gaming machine, billiards, snooker, boxing, cards, cricket, darts, fishing, golf, indoor bowls, outdoor bowls, library, pool, quoits, soccer, table tennis, travel, free entertainment Thurs, Fri & Sat, functions space available for private hire

Affiliated members, visitors and guests welcome.

St Albans Shirley Club 269 Hills Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8013 Ph: 03 385 1632, Fax: 03 385 1631 Email: sasclub@xtra.co.nz www.sasclub.net.nz

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PRESIDENT Roger Porterfield VICE PRESIDENT Wullie Riches

500 mixed (includes junior & life members)

Open 7 days from 1pm (11am Sat) Bistro bar food available 7 days Kiwi Cuisine (award winning caterers on site) available for your functions www.kiwicuisine.com

Two large function rooms, extra large dance floor, two BBQ areas free to members & affiliates, big screen TV, self serve TAB, EFTPOS, 13 gaming machines, courtesy coach (Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat from 4pm), free pool tables, indoor bowls, outdoor bowls, snooker, pool, table tennis, golf, leisure marching, old timers social, cards, Wednesday social (daytime bowls & good company), Cavaliers War gaming, darts, Taekwon Do club.

All affiliated members welcome.

Large carpark suitable for motorhomes (not serviced).

Woolston Club Inc. 43 Hargood St, Woolston Ph: 03 389 7039, Fax: 03 389 7036 Email: woolston.club@xtra.co.nz

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Luke Piper

4000

Hatrix Restaurant open 7 days from 5.30pm.

Bistro open 7 days from lunch time.

Onsite TAB, 18 gaming machines, billiards, snooker, boxing, cards, cricket, darts, fishing, golf, indoor bowls, outdoor bowls, pool, quoits, soccer, petanque, fun activities area, tennis, travel section war gaming, gardening, free entertainment, Fri and Sat evenings, functions space available for private hire.

A warm welcome awaits you.

NORTH OTAGO / MID & SOUTH CANTERBURY Combined Services Club Twizel (Inc) Ohau Rd, PO Box 31, Twizel Ph: 03 435 0494, Fax: 03 435 0464

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John Mackay

400 mixed (includes junior)

Fri-Sat bistro 5pm-9:30pm

Fri night - pool, darts and raffles, Sat afternoons members lucky draw, raffles, gaming machines, TV lounge, entertainment.

View Mt. Cook, warm welcoming atmosphere to all who visit.

The Geraldine Town and Country Club (Inc) 190 Talbort St Ph: 03 693 8713

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MANAGER Katrina McCabe SECRETARY/TREASURER Phyllis Prentice

700

Restaurant Fri-Sat evenings Sunday lunch

9 gaming machines, pool, darts, cards, indoor & outdoor bowls, fishing section, travel section, wine club, raffles (Fri & Sat), big screen TV, sky sport, courtesy van, bottle store, function & conference facilities, meeting rooms.

Affiliated members and guests are welcome to visit our friendly club.

Oamaru Club (Inc) 32 Seven St, Oamaru Ph: 03 434 6163, Fax : 03 434 7106 www.oamaruclub.co.nz

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Prem Nath

2500

Maxwell Restaurant Thursday-Sunday

Sky TV, covering all rugby games, indoor/outdoor bowls, table tennis, 6 pool & 5 snooker tables (free), cards, darts, golf, entertainment regularly, full TAB facilities, 2 courtesy vans.

All affiliate members & their guests welcome.

Timaru South Cosmopolitan Club 44 Browne St, Timaru.

Ph: 03 684 8697, Fax: 03 684 8065 e: cosclub@xtra.co.nz

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Wayne McBeath MANAGER/TREASURER

440

Wednights $9 Roast of the day Thur lunch Fri & Sat from 5.30pm. Bistro Meals Sunday roast, 3rd Sun of month

Gaming machines, big screen SKY TV, 2 pool tables (free), darts, ladies section, travel section, overs 60’s pool, quiz nights, regular live entertainment, courtesy coach Wed-Sat nights, Raffles Wed-Fri, Sat.

All affiliated members welcome at “The Happening Club”.

Timaru Town and Country Club Inc & Highfield Golf Course 97-99 Douglas Street, Timaru Ph: 03 688 0020, Fax: 03 684 7939

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Vince Gardner SECRETARY MANAGER John Hardie PRESIDENT

2000 mixed

Open 4 Days Lunch and Dinner Thur-Sun or by arrangement Functions Catered with ease.

Open 7 days, 18 Gaming Machines, Sky TV on Big Screen, TAB Facility, Live Entertainment, Shows and Promotions, Eftpos, ATM Machine, Caravan NZ Parking, 18 Hole Golf Course, 6 Pot Black Pool Tables (Free) Courtesy Coach (2) and Home to the Cheapest Pensioners Roast in Town. Adjuncts: Pool, Darts, Indoor (2) / Outdoor Bowls, (Men’s & Women’s), Petanque, Karate, Soccer, Hockey, Rod & Gun, 4Wd, Motorsport, Motorcycle, Pigeon, Golf, Travel, Ladies, Social And Table Tennis.

A very warm welcome awaits all affiliated members and guests at..

“The Club Of Choice”

Waimate Town and Country Club 14 John St, Waimate Ph: 03 689 8501, Fax: 03 689 6116

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Trevor Marshall

820

Friday and Saturday night 6.00pm - 9.30pm

Pool, darts, indoor and outdoor bowls, cards, housie, snooker. TAB.

A friendly welcome awaits you.

OTAGO / SOUTHLAND Alexandra District Club 35 Centennial Ave, Alexandra Ph:03 448 8090, Fax:03 448 8023 Email: alexdistrictclub@xtra.co.nz

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Josie Padget

1200 mixed

Bistro open Thur-Sun

Pool, golf, fishing, indoor and outdoor bowls, poker machines, Sky TV, 2 large screens, great for sport, EFTPOS.

A high Central Otago welcome to all affiliated members and invited guests

Club Southland Incorporated 115 Leet St, Invercargill Phone/Fax: 03 218 4868 E-mail: office@clubsouthland.co.nz www.clubsouthland.co.nz

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PRESIDENT: Allan Hill MANAGER: Dave Clark FUNCTION COORDINATION: Shannon Reilly

500

Restaurant Friday and Saturday dining

Snooker, pool, darts, cards, indoor bowls, fishing, wine club, Sky big screen, bottlestore, EFTPOS, gaming machines, subsidised taxi. TAB Facility, Petanque.

A warm and friendly Southland welcome to all affiliate members.

Cromwell Town & Country Club 32 Melmore Tce, Cromwell Phone/Fax: 03 445 1169 Email: cromwelltc@xtra.co.nz www.cromwelltownandcountryclub.co.nz

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SECRETARY/MANAGER Neil McDowell

1000+

Printers Bay Bistro Thurs, Fri, Sat from 5.30pm

Courtesy van Thur, Fri, Sat, Gaming machines, TAB, EFTPOS, SKY big screen, Juke Box, darts, 8 ball, great out door area.

We welcome all affiliated members. Our facilities is located on the shores of the Kawerau arm of Lake Dunstan. Come and enjoy our hospitality and stunning views of the lake.

Gore District Memorial RSA 12 Civic Ave, Gore Ph: 03 208 6218, Fax: 03 208 6220

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Steve Brinsdon

1940

Bistro Wed - Fri 12-2pm Tues-Sun from 5.30pm

Darts, snooker, gaming machines, Sky TV on big screen, Live entertainment each month, EFTPOS available, TAB, subsidised taxi. Private functions by arrangement.

Courtesy Coach

We welcome all affiliated members to our club.

Gore Town & Country Club 2 Bury Street, Gore Ph /fax: 03 4451169

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SEC/MANAGER David Rance

1275

Bistro Open Thurs - Sunday from 5:30pm

Indoor & Outdoor bowls, pool, snooker, table tennis, golf, fishing, car trials, racing, squash courts, cricket, sky tv big screen, 18 gaming machines, TAB facilities, housie weekly, entertainment monthly, subsidised transport, motor van parking.

All affiliated members and guests welcome.

Invercargill Workingmen’s Club 154 Esk St, Invercargill Ph: 03 218 8693, Fax: 03 218 3011 Email: office@iwmc.co.nz www.iwmc.co.nz

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Peter Hair PRESIDENT Kevin Gray CLUB MANAGER

3600 mixed

Best in town lunches Monday-Friday dinner Thur-Sun

Bowls, darts, snooker, pool, table tennis, 24 Gaming machines angling, golf, TAB, EFTPOS, entertainment every Saturday. Youth members, subsidise transport 7 days a week, conference facilities.

We make welcome all affiliate members to our club.

Milton Country Club 54 Union St, Milton Ph: 03 417 8456, Fax: 03 417 4698 E-mail: admin@miltoncountryclub.co.nz www.miltonclub.co.nz

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Wendy Gidney

580

Westside Cafe & Restaurant Operating 7 days a week.

Snooker, bowls, darts, pool, golf, Sky TV on big screen, EFTPOS, gaming machines,courtesy coach, junior members section, regular entertainment.

A big warm welcome awaits you.

South Otago Town & Country Club 1 Yarmouth Street, Balclutha Ph 03 418 1522 Fax 03 418 1523

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Jen MacDonald

650

Thur-Fri & Sat nights Fri lunch $9 special or by arrangement

Golf, Indoor + outdoor bowls, snooker tables, pool tables, darts, SKY, big screen TV, regular entertainment, EFTPOS, gaming machines, courtesy coach available.

A big Balclutha welcome to all affiliates and guests. We are only 45mins from the Catlins

2nd NZEF Association 177 Don St, Invercargill Ph: 03 218 6653, Fax: 03 218 4039 E-mail: secondnzef@vodafone.co.nz

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Catherine Geary

430 mixed

Friday, Saturday 6.00 - 8.30pm

Snooker, bowls, darts, pool, golf, fishing, EFTPOS, Sky TV on the big screen.

A typical friendly Southland welcome awaits you. Family friendly.

Te Anau Club (Inc) Cnr Pop Andrews Drive and Jackson St, Te Anau Ph: 03 249 7113, Fax: 03 249 8288

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PRESIDENT Alison Gibbs MANAGER Trish Hartford

900

Bistro open Fri, Sat, Sun 6-9pm

Gaming machines, darts, pool, snooker, Sky TV, childrens room, 2X61” big screens, off license, function rooms, duke box, courtesy coach Friday & Saturday, wheelchair access, beer garden.

Come and enjoy some Fiordland hospitality with magnificent picturesque views.

To promote your club, phone 03 983 5500 and ask for Dave McKee, or email davem@waterfordpress.co.nz

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