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Volume 22, Issue 1 2016

A toast to Tom!

Departing president Tom Fisher raises his glass to decades of service to Clubs New Zealand.

The popular figure was farewelled recently at the Clubs NZ AGM. Meet the new president - P4

IN PARTNERSHIP WTH

Papanui’s new club - page 6

Let the games begin - page 12

Takaka war memorial - page 14

Marlin manoeuvres - page 20

NEWS

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An architect’s drawing of the $1.1 million extension of the Gore and Districts Memorial RSA.

Membership drives extension Peter Owen Work has begun on a $1.1-million extension at the Gore and Districts Memorial RSA’s building. This expansion is just the latest signal of the RSA’s success.

Not only is it the preferred social centre for many of Eastern Southland’s former service personnel and their wives, but it is now one of the most popular clubs in the region. Membership has topped 2200 – and continues to grow.

Manager Steve Brinsdon says the expansion had been on the cards for a long time and it’s great to see the project under way. He says much of the funding will come from the club’s reserves and the balance from a bank advance.

The time is right to do that, he says: “We can get it paid off while interest rates are low.”

The addditional facilities will include a conference or function room, which will allow the club to cater for large (up to 500) conventions, weddings and meetings.

“It will give us another room to cater for groups without having to close our bistro as we do now if we have bigger groups in,” says Steve Brinsdon. “And it will have another bar, which will make life easier.”

The extension will give the club much-needed breathing space. The sports room will be moved into a new area (currently a carpark) and the billiards room will be expanded into a function room. A wall with a poppy symbol will “tie in nicely with the cenotaph”, says Steve Brinsdon.

He says it was hoped that the new facilities will be up and running by the middle of the year.

Brinsdon believes Gore’s membership is among the top five for RSAs in the country.

A big celebration and open day is being planned for the club’s centenary in September 2017, and he is confident this will bring in more members.

“People are aware because we open our doors.

Everyone is welcome for a meal. We would like them to be members though. We need to concentrate on the next generation. It’s not the end, it’s just the beginning.”

Gore has eight sub-branches – which would not survive on their own, but sit under the Gore wing.

With 200 members Mataura is the biggest of these.

These sub-branches do not operate full-time – they

have a few meetings, and base their activities largely around Anzac Day Despite Gore’s commercial success (“we run it as more of a business than a club”), Brinsdon says the RSA is about the welfare of the soldiers in the area. Brinsdon believes the Mataura Licensing Trust is also to thank for the RSA’s successes too.

Because the MLT governs the area it helps to prevent competition intruding on the RSA’s bar.

One of those behind the success of the RSA in Gore has been Fred Cooper. His efforts for the RSA in general, and in Gore and Mataura in particular, led to life membership awards for both the Gore and Mataura branches, and two Gold Star badges for services to the national RSA (the first on March 3, 1981 and the second on May 10, 1997).

He was Otago/Southland RSA district president

for two years, and the RSA representative on the Southland Pensions Board for 12 years.

He has been associated with all RSA working bees since 1957. Several years ago he was honoured with the Queen’s Service Medal for his services to his community.

He sees the RSA as primarily a welfare organisation; looking after the interests of returned personnel and their widows is very important. He has been an active visitor to sick and distressed exservice personnel and their widows for more than 47 years and continues to do so.

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Establish a clear money trail. You should be able to track the flow of every dollar that passes through the club.

How to catch a thief – why clubs need system audits System audits are not done to get rid of managers or to catch them out on something. They are about working with the club manager and committee to prevent fraud and make it easy to identify when it does happen.

System audits: • Make things more transparent. Transparency is the best way to stop tongues wagging and finger pointing when the till does not balance or stock goes missing.

• Establish a clear money trail. You should be able to track the flow of every dollar that passes through the club. I call it a money snail trail.

• Make sure things are done efficiently by using the latest technology.

All clubs should have their management systems reviewed at least once every three years. That review will reveal any holes that can be exploited and bring things up to speed with technology. It will also reveal which systems are not being put into practice.

Committees are not doing their stewardship role properly if they are not regularly reviewing their systems.

I have been doing system audits for 15-plus years. In every case theft has been reduced as a result. Would-be thieves know things are so tight they won’t get away with it. The audits I do are a three to four-day process. At the end of it, I prepare a written report which I deliver in person to the committee. That report is a detailed analysis of:

Joanne Newman • your systems weaknesses, • the risk areas, • how those risks can be reduced.

And just as importantly, it’s no use having a systems audit done if it’s not put into practice. I follow up to make sure it is. I have the advantage of seeing a club’s accounting and control systems as an outsider looking in. Sometimes fresh eyes will see tell-tale signs in the behaviour of a staff member or manager that those working within the club cannot see. I come in with no preconceptions and without any relationships that may influence my judgment. * Joanne Newman is a New Zealand authority on club accounting and forensic auditing. She is the managing director of Club Accounting & Investigations Ltd and Smart Business Centre (Tauranga) Ltd.

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Clubs need to get closer to councils Change is like death and taxes – it will keep happening. The Clubs New Zealand movement is operating in an ever-changing environment and we must continue to keep up with change as it affects our business. Food, liquor and transport law changes don’t make running a club easy. Couple this with local government authorities throwing their weight around and councils who don’t understand what our industry is really about and it’s clear we have some challenges to overcome.

For those of you I haven’t had the chance to meet yet I’ve been involved in the club movement for some time – president of the Otorohanga Club for 10 years and 17 years on executive, deputy chairman of the Clubs New Zealand board, eight years as area delegate for King Country, Chairman Clubs New Zealand Financial Risk and Audit Committee as well as sitting on FRA since its inception.

As many of you will know, I have always worked for members, doing what I believe is correct.

In my day job I’m a service manager for Giltrap Agrizone overseeing three workshops – Otorohanga, Rotorua, Mangakino. I have responsibility for about 30 staff, with eight of these guys being mobile service technicians covering King country, central North Island and the Bay of Plenty.

Previously I was five years with Tadano Cranes around New Zealand and prior to this I spent 13 years as operations manager for OTL-Freightlines group.

On a personal note, I’m married to Heather and we have three children aged between 23 and 32 and three grandchildren.

So now, as the new president of Clubs New Zealand, what do I believe that we need to do going forward? I believe one key is that Clubs New Zealand needs to get closer to the mayors and councils.

These authorities dictate what our clubs can and can’t do but if they are not informed correctly it can result in bureaucratic nonsense.

For example, in my role as president of the Otorohanga Club, I had thought I had a good rapport with our local mayor until Anzac Day three years ago, when I was having breakfast with him and realised the disregard he had for what our club did and how gaming actually worked.

We had some intense email exchanges, which concluded in me attending council to educate them on the important role our club was playing in the

I look forward to carrying on from where Tom has left off and helping to guide our movement into the future.

Bryan Ferguson

President, Clubs New Zealand community. Changes to gaming are another big issue. With the gaming goose not laying as many golden eggs clubs need to start watching their spending more and understand where their club’s incomes actually comes from. Most of our facilities have been built on the back of gaming and clubs need to make sure their bar and restaurant can stand up for themselves financially.

Change also needs to take place from a head office level. For example, I believe that we need to make sure clubs that are supporting initiatives like Clubs New Zealand insurance continue to reap the financial benefits they deserve. Capitation is another big issue and is up for discussion at the Clubs New Zealand Board and AGM. I also feel strongly about supporting the RSA and what they stand for. My youngest son is in the air force and I have not missed a dawn parade since the RSA joined the Otorohanga Club. As a movement we will continue to be there for the RSA clubs that are part of our organisation.

But not all change is a challenge. As an organisation there have been lots of positive changes. It’s clear that Clubs New Zealand is not here to make money but because we are now in a strong financial position we are in a very good space to be able to support clubs better than ever.

I think head office is operating very well – we have good leadership and staff understand their roles and get on with things in a friendly and professional manner.

Change will continue to happen and clubs of the future will be different. We need to keep on letting government and other officials know that clubs play an important part in communities throughout New Zealand. Clubs do good things for our communities, mostly by just being a club.

Finally I would like to acknowledge the important role our past president, Tom Fisher, has played in getting the Clubs New Zealand movement to where it is today. I look forward to carrying on from where Tom has left off and helping to guide our movement into the future.

Tom hands over the baton Departing Clubs NZ President Tom Fisher’s contribution to the club movement over many decades and the support of his wife Dulcie was acknowledged at the 2016 Clubs NZ AGM and Conference held at the Upper Hutt Cossie Club on March 17-19.

It was a visibly emotional Tom Fisher who congratulated new President Bryan Fergusson and wished him all the best in his new role. With Tom stepping down there were two nominations for his position with Fergusson defeating Pat Mitchell in the ballot.

The three days featured the biggest Hospitality and Gaming Expo ever hosted by Clubs NZ on the Thursday with over 45 stands, including the five major gaming companies who each had five of their latest poker machines on display.

The conference on the Friday featured some quality keynote speakers from both New Zealand and overseas.

Australian hospitality guru Daniel Munk urged clubs to have a pokies upgrade plan in place while Darryl Lovegrove broke into song while talking about

the phenomenal international success he enjoyed after forming The Three Waiters.

Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley completed the day with a thought-provoking address on leadership.

There was quality entertainment throughout the three days with DKCM showcasing their many award-winning shows including the Three Maitre Ds, Faulty Towers, Mrs Browns Boyz, the Buble Experience and Midtown Boys.

Irish band Noodles had the crowd rocking on St Patrick’s Day and one of Wellington’s leading acts Lock N Load performed for four hours non-stop on the Tui Friday night when six Tui Girls were in attendance posing for photos and giving away Tui gear.

Fifty clubs contested the $2300 Clubs Punting Challenge sponsored by the TAB on the Saturday afternoon won by the Weymouth Cosmopolitan and Sports Club.

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The Faulty Towers crew has the crowd in hysterics at the Upper Hutt Cossie Club, part of a quality lineup of entertainment at the Clubs NZ AGM and Conference.

Laughter, learning and lots more besides at conference From page 4

Cossie Club Manager Dean Candy was proud of the work his staff did over three very busy days.

“I received very positive feedback from delegates about my team, our facilities, transport, meals and the entertainment.

“On the Friday morning we pre-sold 50 breakfasts and expected 100, but when nearly 250 turned up

the restaurant staff did an amazing job getting them through with little delay.

“Also my executive was hands-on throughout the three days and we had excellent support for volunteer drivers from our members.”

And will the Upper Hutt Cossie Club be applying to host the conference again in the future. “If we do hopefully I will be retired by then.” said Dean.

The 2017 Clubs NZ AGM and Conference will be hosted by Clubs Of Marlborough and the following year by the St Johns Club in Wanganui.

PHOTOS: South Canterbury Town & Country Manager Jen MacDonald is congratulated by Upper Hutt Cossie Club Vice President Charlie Clayton after winning the $1000 Pick The Score. Weymouth Cosmopolitan Club and Sports Club won the $2300 Club Punters Challenge. Rick Stothers is pictured with Will Barber and Mark Bier from the TAB, who sponsored the challenge.

On the Friday morning we pre-sold 50 breakfasts and expected 100, but when nearly 250 turned up the restaurant staff did an amazing job getting them through with little delay.

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CLUB LIFE: PAPANUI CLUB

Papanui Club ushers in new era Sue Russell

PHOTOS: Traditionally separated spaces of bars and lounges have been removed from the new club’s footprint (above). The large courtyard acts as the central hub of the club (below right).

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Bernie O’Fagan, manager and founder of Christchurch based RM Designs, has no doubt that the design, use and feel of Papanui Club’s new facilities is pioneering a whole new era in modern club design.

RM Designs was given the role not only of designing the new 3000sq metre club, built on a geotechnically stronger site than the original club in north west Christchurch, but also oversaw its project management. It gave Bernie and his team the opportunity to work closely with the club’s executive and building committee for two years.

“We came to understand through the feasibility, design and construction phases just what this new club would mean to its members and what struck me, right from the start, was how the club saw the rebuild as an opportunity to strike out in new directions and redefine what their club would represent to the community of members and wider population,” says Bernie.

The brief, he says, was simple. The leadership of the club wanted Papanui to be the best club in New Zealand, creating an atmosphere which would appeal to a much wider membership.

“They wanted spaces that would access new limbs of business for the club and which would in turn attract new members. It was all about growth in new directions and future-proofing the club financially.”

The way the project was managed created opportunities to work flexibly with design elements throughout with work getting underway on the substantial ground infrastructures while the detail of the spaces above, having received resource consent, will still in concept form. This created cost consideration options throughout the build.

“We were very conscious the new club had to be designed in a way that would attract visitors and

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of club design They wanted spaces that would access new limbs of business for the club and which would in turn attract new members. It was all about growth in new directions and future-proofing the club financially.

members through its doors. I look at the completed building and one thing stands out for me – the building has a real sense of ‘arrival’ to it.”

Pivotal to the design and flow of the building was the precept that spaces would be used for multifunctional purposes. The advantage, Bernie says, is seeing a club operating that way is that wherever one is in the building there is activity and view of other areas.

A large green courtyard, with roofing technologies that can be opened and closed depending on the weather, acts as the central hub of the club. All other spaces connect one way or another to this. The benefit, Bernie says, in designing the hub is that the traditionally separated spaces of bars, lounges and activity areas still common in many clubs has been removed from the club’s footprint.

“What is so appealing is the way the members have embraced this new more open, flexible floorplan. Gone are the days of sitting at a specific leaner day in day out and there has been a real taking up of ownership of all the spaces by the members.”

The club’s brand new gastro area has set a benchmark in dining experience. Central and very

visible to those dining is a solid fuel Argentinian designed ‘fire-pit’ grill, creating an atmosphere all of its own and an engaging eating experience.

Best of all Bernie says, the club is attracting a multitude of patrons, from regular club members, to groups accessing spaces for their activities, to a substantial number of venue bookings.

“This club has certainly embraced a new commercial era and through the courage and vision of its executive and management has heralded in the club of the future.”

RM Designs specialises in commercial hospitality and retail design and project management work with significant clients and projects spread across the length and breadth of the country.

“We are a close-knit team. There’s a dozen of us with a solid core of highly experienced design operatives. At the end of the day we measure our success on the ringing of the till for our clients and what has been created at the Papanui Club is a direct product of the close partnership between the club and RM Designs.”

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One of the modern new bars at the Papanui Club.

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CLUB LIFE: PAPANUI CLUB

Papanui’s ‘amazing new expression’ of Sue Russell Seizing the opportunity to redefine what a modern day chartered club looks and feels like in the wake of the earthquake was the best thing that ever happened to Christchurch’s Papanui Club, according to its manager Keith Ballantyne.

“I have to thank the executive of the club for sharing the vision of rebuilding it in a way that has future-proofed the business and created a very modern and welcoming club for the community,” Keith says.

Following three years of planning and building the new Papanui Club finally opened its doors late January and since that time Keith says the impact of the open, fresh and appealing design has been phenomenal.

“We have welcomed 2000 new members and the club is buzzing.”The $14 million project involved rebuilding the new 3000 square metre club toward the rear of its site, on stable land.

Central to its design and function is an open courtyard hub offering indoor outdoor flow for members and visitors. The hub is the heart of the club and Keith describes it an inviting airy space.

Recognising the shift in demand from patrons and guests away from only supplying alcohol to supplying food resulted in creating three dining options; a sports bar, a traditional carvery and a new dining experience, ‘Embers’ – New Zealand’s first open fire grill Argentinian inspired restaurant.

“We decided to seriously look at food provision in the club and in our research I went to Sydney’s restaurant of the year, which has an amazing fire grill. ‘Embers’ has proved extremely popular and is bringing in a whole new patronage,” says Keith.

The move into the new club took two hectic weeks and as a result of increased activity and membership, Keith says the staffing numbers have doubled, making the Papanui Club a significant

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Since 2000 the Papanui Club has offered its PRINT DATE NEARING Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive by members a fitness centre facility and the new club local members and visitors alike and while some has retained this with a modern take. adjustments have had to be made all the sports “We see this club as being all about well-being ............................................. adjuncts have continued. so it made perfect sense to retain and enhance the “These days clubs have to really assess what gym. We have also had a couple of junior sports they are providing to members and what members clubs join and once the car-parking is completed we want and to look really hard at themselves from the are going to really start marketing ourselves as a

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“As long as you have good governance; people who are prepared to listen and respond to change then a club is going to thrive.

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a modern day club Big views, wide

range at Havelock Karen Phelps Established in 1949 Havelock North Club is the only club in the region. With just under 700 members and growing, the reason that the club has been successfully operating for so long is the facilities on offer and the large range of activities and adjuncts the club offers, says club secretary manager Raquel Renall.

Set in the heart of the village with views of Te Mata Peak and the surrounding region, the club offers members a unique place to relax with family and friends, offering full bar facilities and restaurant.

A recent upgrade to the gaming area has seen it modernised with a lighter, brighter colour scheme.

Tinted windows have removed the need for curtains and opened up the area. Machines have been updated to offer Multi Stacks, Cats and Cards and two Megastars with ten games each.

Another area of the club, which has recently been modernised, is the restaurant kitchen. Over the Christmas holiday period committee members completed the renovations themselves to make the space more user friendly. The result has been faster, more efficient service for customers, says Raquel.

This follows on from renovations to modernise the décor of the club restaurant.

With a view of Te Mata Peak and its iconic Sleeping Giant outline the restaurant offers a changing a-la-carte menu with a variety of dishes based on locally sourced seasonal produce. There are nightly specials and the restaurant is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. It can also be hired out for special occasions.

The club is in the process of developing an outdoor area complete with plantings and a safe playing area for children. Raquel is also hoping that once finished the area will be able to host jam sessions for local musicians and singers, providing a bit of entertainment for members as well as livening up the atmosphere and attracting the wider community to the club.

She says that the Havelock North Club offers a variety of member benefits including live Sky Sport coverage; three big screen TVs, on site TAB and a courtesy van. Recreation and sporting activities on offer enable groups to meet up and share their passion with fellow members, says Raquel.

The club has snooker every Tuesday night at 7pm plus Day Dash Snooker on the first and third Tuesdays of every month and every Wednesday at 1.30pm. There is also indoor bowls every Tuesday night at 7pm and the club has two 8-Ball tables onsite.

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CLUB LIFE: HAVELOCK NORTH CLUB

Community focus at Havelock From page 9 site. Other activities include cricket, golf, fishing and shooting, cards and a garden club.

Community Groups also meet regularly at the club including Tai Chi, Probus and the Garden Club.

The club also holds popular monthly quiz nights and themed dinners are held a couple of times a year with a medieval night planned for later this year.

The club will be decorated in theme and guests will wear period costume.

The club is also an important venue for special occasions in the region – weddings, birthdays, corporate events etc. The club can seat up to 150 guests at round tables with a dance floor and has a maximum capacity of 300 for standing events such as cocktail parties. It also offers projector screens and can also provide catering as well as off parking on-site for attendees.

Raquel says that Havelock North is growing with new subdivisions and more people moving to the region.

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Like-minded club amalgamation a ‘huge success’ Karen Phelps

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The decision to amalgamate the Kapiti Club and Paraparaumu RSA under the umbrella ‘Club Vista’ at Paraparaumu Beach has been a big success according to Club Vista deputy chairman and Paraparaumu RSA president Chris Turver. Since the amalgamation last September membership has risen by 750.

“The amalgamation has been brilliant. There has been good will all the way through. It’s introduced two different groups of people and, as an organization, has given us collective strength,” he says.

Chris says that it was a nine month process to amalgamate, driven by the fact that each business was experiencing serious financial difficulties accentuated by the change in liquor laws, which saw attendance and bar takings fall.

“In Paraparaumu district there were 202 licensed liquor outlets. That told us that we are now operating in an age of very intense hospitality competition,” he says.

Change was needed and after informal talks between both parties a joint steering committee was formed in January 2015 to direct the amalgamation.

Chris says the biggest challenge was the desire for the Paraparaumu RSA to continue to function as an independent incorporated society.

Provision has been made for this in the Club Vista trading entity but Chris says the most difficult aspect of the amalgamation was ensuring the structure was correct.

The Paraparaumu RSA will sell its old site and has moved into the Kapiti Club premises with both the groups sharing in the asset value of the building.

Club Vista – the name reflects the outstanding waterfront view the premise has – operates with a governing board of directors including two each from both organisations and a recently appointed fifth member to add more governance experience.

A seven-person operations committee includes two from each club, two with specialist skills and with the club president as chairman. Separate from this is the RSA executive board. Adjuncts have combined.

Club Vista president Ken Rand is pleased by how positively RSA members have taken to their new club because it was a big wrench for many to leave the old RSA building and in many cases have to travel further. But mementos and memorabilia around Club Vista displaying moments of both the RSA and Club’s proud past ensure everybody continues to feel a sense of connection.

“One of the most encouraging features is that new members include many young families and professional couples and the changing dynamics means there is a real sense that we have a great future,” says Ken. Facilities at Club Vista for club members to enjoy include pool and snooker tables, TAB, gaming machines with jackpot and Sky TV. There is regular live entertainment as well as a weekly quiz night, housie, jazz on the last Sunday of the month and karaoke every second and fourth Friday. There are regular member draws and meat raffles.

The club offers six adjuncts: Cue Sport, Entertainment and Wine, Outdoor Bowls, Fishing, Golf, and Hurricane Supporters. Half price taxi fares for members make visiting Club Vista a safe and economical entertainment experience, says Chris.

Other benefits of amalgamation have been the ability to invest back into Club Vista. Steps so far taken include building the Club Vista brand with new signage and a repaint of the building, remodelling the kitchen to provide a better restaurant service, and improving systems to support the increased membership. There are plans to continue to upgrade the rest of the Club Vista facility over time.

Membership of Club Vista now sits at 2550 and growing. When people join Club Vista they also have the option of joining the Paraparaumu RSA for $10 extra, an offer many members have already taken up.

Chris says it’s a good feeling to be part of a thriving business after the financial strife the individual businesses experienced when they were operating on their own.

“If there are other towns like us and trading is going down the gurgler it would be worthwhile considering whether it’s possible to amalgamate with a like-minded club. It’s certainly worked well for us and been a huge success.”

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JUPITERS PAN PACIFIC MASTERS GAMES

Let the fun and games begin Play It, Live It, Love It with more than 13,000 other participants from around the world at the 2016 Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games, to be held from November 5 to 13 November, on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.

The world’s biggest and best biennial masters games will showcase competition in more than 40 team and individual sports for the over 30s with no qualifying standards or times required to enter.

The only criterion is that participants meet the minimum age requirement for their respective sport.

Participants compete in their age group ensuring the sport is played fairly, competitively and in tremendous spirit.

In addition, a jam-packed entertainment program during the event provides participants the opportunity to celebrate achievements, socialise with teammates, friends and family and enjoy the camaraderie for which the event is renowned.

Some of Australia’s biggest artists have graced the Games Village stage over the years including Dragon, Ian Moss, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, 1927, Daryl Braithwaite and The Black Sorrows with this year’s programme set to host a stellar line-up.

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‘Conflict pillars’ stand tall at memorial A new war memorial park has been opened and dedicated in Takaka. It is on the site of the former war memorial library, which was destroyed by fire five years ago.

Golden Bay RSA vice-president Noel Baigent says the idea for a new memorial arose when RSA executive discovered the Tasman District Council was poised to “take” the land for commercial purposes.

The RSA made a presentation to the Golden Bay Community Board in 2012 and, after public consultation, the council agreed to work with the RSA to create a new park.

An invitation to the local iwi, Manawhenua ki Mohua, to participate resulted in a waharoa (gateway) being erected at the park’s entrance.

The memorial’s “conflict pillars” commemorate not only wars overseas, but also the New Zealand Wars – a pillar is dedicated to “our former foes”.

Funding for the project was sourced from the Lottery Grants Board, the Tasman council, local businesses and other sponsors. Before work started on the park, a Mauri stone was buried and blessed at the main entrance.

The park was created using local contractors, local marble, local handmade outdoor seating, local native trees, shrubs and grasses (apart from some native Australian greenery to bring in the Anzac spirit). The main features of the park are: • The conflict pillars commemorate all conflicts in which New Zealanders have been involved - Nga Pakanga Whenua O Mua New Zealand Wars 1843– 72, the South African (Boer) War 1899–1902, World War 1 1914–18, World War 2 1939– 45, Malaya and Borneo 1949–66, Korea 1950–53, Vietnam

Birkenhead RSA (Inc) Recreation Drive, Birkenhead, Auckland.

09 418 2424 www.birkenheadrsa.com “At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them”

Glen Eden RSA (Inc) 9 Glendale Road Glen Eden, Auckland Phone (09) 818 4219 e:glenedenrsa@xtra.co.nz www.glenedenrsa.co.nz “Remembering those past and present”

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

“Remembering those past and present”

The Golden Bay RSA and the Tasman District Council have opened a new war memorial park on the site of the former war memorial library, which was destroyed by fire five years ago.

1964–72, peacekeeping and other operations, Our Former Foes.

• The waharoa depicts war articles on the left side and post-war (peace) activities on the right side.

• A memorial has a roll of honour at its centre and a weeping wall (tears of sorrow) either side.

• A pounamu (greenstone) touchstone mounted on Takaka marble to bring spiritual peace and tranquility to those who visit the new memorial.

The opening began with a pre-dawn unveiling and blessing of the waharoa.

Citizens RSA Te Puke 179–185 Jellicoe Street Phone (07) 573 8555 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”

Gore District Memorial RSA

A formal opening ceremony was hosted by the Golden Bay RSA with NZDF guests including the chief of air force (AVM Mike Yardley), WO Mark Harwood (air force), WO Steven Bourke (navy), RSM 2/4 Battalion RNZIR (Wayne Nepia), an honour guard from RNZAF Base Woodbourne, and a catafalque guard from the NZ Army. It is thought that this was the first time since the end of World War 2 that all three services have been together in Golden Bay. The official opening was conducted by West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O’Connor; other guests

East Coast Bays RSA 13-15 Bute Road, Browns Bay, Auckland.

PH 09 478 8033 Dawn Parade - North Shore 0545 Fall in at RSA 5:30am March to Cenotaph 6am Fall in at RSA 8:30am Civil service at Cenotaph 8:45am

Grey Lynn Returned Services Club 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.

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

“Remembering those past and present”

Email: lhmrsa@xtra.co.nz www.lowerhuttrsa.org.nz Dawn Parade 5.45am outside Lower Hutt Town Hall “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them”

12 Matthews Avenue, Kaitaia Phone (09) 408 0423 Fax (09) 408 0433 Email rsa.kta@clear.net.nz

“Remembering those past and present”

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

Lower Hutt Memorial RSA (Inc)

included the Tasman district mayor (Richard Kempthorne), The Golden Bay Community Board chairperson (Carolyn McLellan), and the RSA national president (BJ Clark). Prayers and blessings were conducted by Archdeacon Andy Joseph. The Golden Bay RSA’s oldest member, Frank Baigent, who celebrated his 94th birthday on the day, was there too.

The memorial and pillars were unveiled and announced by students from Golden Bay High School.

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Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui Phone/Fax (07) 575 4477 E-mail: reception@mtrsa.co.nz www.mtrsa.co.nz

163 Queens Road, Panmure, Auckland Phone: 09 570 5913 Email: president@panmure.rsanz.org Parade step off outside clubrooms at 0930 All welcome

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

“Remembering those past and present”

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Howick RSA poppy organiser recognised by her community

A field of Remembrance.

Partners return to WW1 fields The success of their combined efforts last year has inspired the Fields of Remembrance Trust and the Ministry of Education to again support early-learning services in New Zealand’s four-year World War I commemoration.

Each early-learning service will be sent a World War I commemoration package containing three white crosses to commemorate the men and women who died serving New Zealand in that conflict.

The trust has selected three names to go on the

memorial crosses: • Sgt Dick Travis – New Zealand’s most decorated soldier, killed in action in July 1918.

• Staff Nurse Nona Hildyard – died October 23, 1915 on board the SS Marquette after it was hit by a German torpedo in the Mediterranean Sea..

• 2Lt Thomas Grace – killed in action on August 8, 1915 at Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli.

The commemoration package aims to inform younger generations and stimulate conversation

about this part of New Zealand’s history. The trust and the ministry hope that getting children and tamariki involved in what is a hands-on commemoration will help pass on the importance of remembering the impact of World War I on New Zealand.

Last year around 2500 commemoration packages were delivered to schools and kura for Anzac Day. • Information: Ministry of Education’s dedicated World War I webpages: http://goo.gl/tKkNdj.

Jan Lawrence reckons she’s got the hang of organising poppy days. And, she jokes, she now has the “diploma” to prove it – in the form of a Howick & Pakuranga Times veterans’ community service award.

Jan got involved with Howick RSA activities nine years ago when she joined the women’s section.

Five years ago she was nominated for the executive committee and this is her fourth year of co-ordinating Poppy Day. “Mike Cole (the then president) asked me if I would take over the poppies; he said it involved only one day,” says Jan. “It’s a huge six-month job. I never let him forget that he said.”

The project involves around 500 volunteers dealing with close to 50,000 poppies. Work on the coming Poppy Day started last November, and Jan’s whiteboard went up at the RSA clubrooms at the end of February.

Volunteers – including the RSA women’s section, line dancers and mahjong groups – pin the poppies and assemble them in boxes of 500 ready for distribution to stands at retail centres, to schools and small businesses (“there are hundreds of them”) and industrial areas (Macleans College students drop off more than 500 poppies through East Tamaki).

Jan Lawrence is also working with the executive committee on the April 5 Anzac Awareness Day when children from local schools are invited to the RSA to talk with special speakers.

“We’re trying to incorporate a few younger speakers this year to make people aware that the RSA is not just a place where the old diggers sit with a pint of beer,” she says.

Australian red ensign signifies comradeship at Petone railway ceremony When the flag is raised at the Petone railway station this Anzac Day, it won’t be the New Zealand flag, whatever the outcome of the referendum, Instead an Australian red ensign will be hauled up the tall kauri and jarrah pole.

Petone Community Board member and history enthusiast Gerald Davidson says it’s a tradition that goes back to the first Anzac Day memorial at Petone in 1916: “It was suggested in 1915 that Australian

New Lynn Memorial RSA (Inc) 2 Veronica Street New Lynn, Auckland Phone (09) 827 3411 Parade assembles Memorial Square New Lynn 8:45am. Departs 9am.

March to RSA for a service 9:30am.

“Remembering those past and present”

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”

and New Zealand railwaymen should fly each other’s flags to signify their comradeship at Gallipoli.”

KiwiRail and a group of history and rail enthusiasts will mark the centenary of one of the first Anzac Day services held in New Zealand. A dawn service will begin at 7am at the Petone station, 100 years after the first Anzac service there.

On the first anniversary of the Gallipoli landings – April 25, 1916 – a commemorative flagpole

Onehunga & Districts RSA

made from kauri and Australian jarrah hardwood (symbolising “the unity of Australian and New Zealand railway men in peace and war”) was unveiled outside the Petone station. A similar event took place in Hornsby, New South Wales, in Australia.

It was said that by this time, up to 2000 New Zealand Railways employees had enlisted in World War I, and at least 37 had died.

Prominent among them was Maj Norman

Papatoetoe & Districts RSA

Parade 0930 hrs Service at Clubrooms 1000 hrs Phone/Fax (09) 636 6644

22 Wallace Road Papatoetoe, Auckland Phone (09) 278 6372 Email. papatoetoersa@xtra.co.nz http://papatoetoersa.wix.com/rsa-papatoetoe

57 Princes Street, Auckland

“Remembering those past and present”

TeAwamutu & District Memorial RSA (Inc)

381 Alexandra Street, TeAwamutu Phone: (07) 871 3707 Email: tarsa@xtra.co.nz Dawn Service meet outside RSA 5:40am Civic Service 10:30am at RSA “The Rose of The Waikato”

Fredereick Hastings, a 36-year-old fitter and foreman at the Petone workshops who assumed command of the 6th (Manawatu) Squadron of the Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment during the August offensive at Gallipoli.

He died of wounds received on August 9, 1915 during the battle for Chunuk Bair. His death is believed to have been a primary motivation for the erection of the Petone memorial.

Titirangi RSA 502 South Titirangi Road Titirangi, Auckland Phone: (09) 817 6415 Email: titirangirsa@xtra.co.mz Web: titirangirsa.co.nz “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them”

Taumarunui & District RSA Inc 10 Marae Street Phone: 07 895 7517 Email: taumrsa@xtra.co.nz www.taumarunuirsa.co.nz 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”

Whangamata RSA 324 Port Road, Whangamata Phone: 07 865 9419 Email: whangamata.rsa@actrix.co.nz www.whangamatarsa.com 6.30am Sunrise Flag Raising & Service at Whangamata Surf Club Cooked breakfast available at Blackies 10:30am March to War Memorial Hall 11:00am Service, back to RSA for entertainment

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CLUB TRAVEL: PALMERSTON NORTH

Sharks, crocodiles, T-Rex and a touch Neil Grant A city the size of Palmerston North has only so many eating places, so it is important to get out and sample other gastronomic delights, for comparative purposes of course. And, as you will discover, when you find a goodie, you just have to go back to make sure.

Betty Green and Mary Hurley are the organisers of Palmerston North’s Cossie Club travel section annual trip.

They’ve been at it so long that their trips have that required mix of entertainment, fun, education, rest breaks and toilet stops that keeps the travelling stalwarts coming back for more.

Whenever travelling north, Taihape’s Gumboot Manor is the first stop. Good toilets, an easy bus park and good morning tea choices at just the right distance from home make it an essential. And so it was on Monday, February 8th this year when 42 members bade driver John Busch, “Good morning,” once again as they set off for Auckland.

Lunchtime hunger was satisfied at “The Shearing Capital of the World”, as Te Kuiti modestly refers to itself.

The ever punctual Uzabus pulled up at Parklane Motor Inn in Takapuna at about 5.00pm. The group are happy to do a long day’s travel as long as they have an easy day two.

Kelly Tarlton’s was Tuesday’s excursion. Betty notes there have been many changes since she last saw it. This sealife aquarium is a must, she reckons.

The conveyor belts are a luxury for travel-weary viewers. Expect close, but safe, encounters with sharks and stingrays, Antarctic displays, seahorse aquariums, and many other marine wonders.

The lunch is pretty special, too, it seems.

Continuing the educational theme, the War Memorial Museum kept everyone occupied in the afternoon. Then to start the gastronomic side of things, they went to the Bushman’s Grill in

Members of Palmerston North’s Cossie Club travel section pose for a group photo at Butterfly Creek, alongside a friendly T-Rex. Northcote. Betty says this place is so good that they went back there the following Monday and Tuesday nights. Those bushmen must be doing something right.

A ferry rides occupied Wednesday. Waiheke Island is considered one of the top 10 must sees in Auckland. Lovely beaches; desirable, if expensive, wines; art galleries and historic reserves are all on hand. The bus trip around the island laid it all out.

Birkenhead RSA provided a fitting finish to the day – you can’t beat a fine meal consisting of roast and dessert all for $12, now can you?

Butterfly Creek was the next attraction. Here, on Thursday, they found crocodiles and other reptiles, butterflies, wetas and other insects, and most

alarming of all, a display of dinosaurs. And lunch.

The afternoon saw them visit a hydrangea nursery. “I’ve never seen such big-headed hydrangeas,” Betty says. Recovering from this, they had a good dinner at the Papatoetoe Club.

Silverdale, north of the city, boasts a pioneer village, gardens and shopping. Orewa nearby provided lunch. Then, a swim in the Wairewa hot pools and a drive round the Whangaparoa Peninsula.

The Hibiscus Coast RSA was the dinner stop.

Back on the ferry on Saturday for a harbour cruise a fine, relaxing and enjoyable way to see the city sights. At Brown’s Bay, people chose whatever they wanted for tea from wherever they wanted to buy it.

Drivers are required, and are entitled to, a day off, and Sunday was John’s day of rest. The travellers did their own thing, then gathered for a fish and chip meal followed by a rousing game of housie.

Animal lovers took in the sights at the zoo on Monday morning, balanced by an afternoon trip to Motat in the afternoon, especially for the blokes. This transport, history and science attraction is really one of a kind in New Zealand.

Tuesday’s lunch was in the revolving restaurant up the Sky Tower. While most of the dining had been at the economy end of the market till then, fine dining with a view was pretty special.

Wednesday’s trip home took the other route via Tirau. Home, and ready to be tucked up, by 5.30.

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A friendly, relaxed and social atmosphere at the Alexandra District Club.

Palmerston North Cossie Club travel members Pam Peterson Byron Sanson, Allen Deny and Bruce Ladyman at Auckland Zoo

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Everything from petanque to ukuleles at Alexandra Districts Club Springtime in Central Otago sees the orchards ablaze with blossom ranging from purest white to rich pink, depending on the type of fruit being grown there.

On Friday 27th September 1957, the Alexandra Horticultural Society held its spring flower show, followed the next day by a parade up the main street, and entertainment in Pioneer Park.

Every year since then, the Alexandra Blossom Festival, which extended to a couple of weeks, has drawn crowds from near and far.

The Alexandra District Club’s involvement includes the influx of visitors, all intent on having a fine old time. Many are affiliated club members from throughout New Zealand, and others come from places like Dunedin and Invercargill who maintain Alexandra membership for just such occasions when they are on holiday.

The club’s bistro is open from Thursday to Sunday.

“It’s a busy bistro, well supported by members and their guests,” says club manager, Chrissy Nesbitt.

“Rebecca, our chef, and her fabulous helpers have created an affordable and extensive menu catering for all tastes. We also can provide special catering services for such things as weddings, Christmas functions, corporate events and any special occasion you may have.”

There is the usual range of adjuncts – pool, darts,

croquet, bowls and fishing for instance, plus some less usual ones, like gentleman singers, petanque, and most recently, a ukulele club.

“They started just two or three weeks ago, but they’ll grow. They meet every Sunday for a jam session.

“They are just playing for their own enjoyment at the moment, but soon they’ll be putting on items for other members’ enjoyment.”

There is also a craft group who meet on Wednesdays and engage in sewing, crochet and embroidery.

“There is always something going on at the club, sports, raffles, Thursday night members’ draw. It’s just the place to be if you want a friendly, social, and relaxed atmosphere.”

The Alexandra RSA, incorporated with the club, put a float into the blossom festival parade this year and won $500 for the most innovative and decorative entry. Of the 1600 club members, 250 are RSA members.

Chrissy is new to the club scene having spent many years in hotels.

“I love it. It’s so different – more family oriented.

There’s a care factor. The staff, committee and members are very supportive.

As you might expect, planning is under way for Christmas and New Year celebrations. There is fun to be had.

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CLUB TRAVEL: PAPANUI

Top of the south tour a popular jaunt MONDAY: Twenty six members (including four new members) of the Papanui Club Travel Section departed at 9am from Christchurch with our trip organiser and coach driver Ron Sheppard at the wheel. On a cool but sunny morning we headed north on SH1, passing through familiar country, turned left at the Waipara junction and had a short stop at Culverden for, as someone called it, a pee & tea stop ... or was it (P&T). Off we go again but 10 minutes later, whoa; about turn. Someone left their purse in the tearooms toilet.

Luckily it was still there and we were on the road again wending our way through Lewis Pass with recent snow along the roadside and hanging on the tree tops. Turning right at Maruia Junction we followed the Maruia river and then the Upper Buller Gorge river to a lunch stop in Murchison.

Parcels from the second hand shop were seen being smuggled on to the bus. Onwards through Kawatiri Junction and the Golden Downs State Forest the land flattened out through the Wai-iti Valley and Richmond area.

Those sneaky Nelsonians have stolen some of our road cones to beautify the base of the cliff along the waterfront near Tahunanui. Stabilisation of the cliff face is in progress, and they even worked late one night under floodlights.

We arrived in sunny Nelson, to the Harbourside Lodge, our accommodation for the next four nights, located on the waterfront overlooking the marina. We dined at the nearby Anchor Restaurant & Bar, and a feed of whitebait was very popular with many diners.

TUESDAY: Awoke to a clear sunny morning and enjoyed the wonderful complementary breakfast provided by the establishment and ready for a 10am departure. Off to the World of Wearable Arts & Classic Car Museum. A colourful display of many costumes and designs of imaginative wearable garments by artists from New Zealand and around the globe. The classic car museum displays vehicles through the ages, and since our last visit another

building has been opened out the back. We moved on to Richmond for lunch, spent some time in the mall and inspected the new block of shops that include a large K-Mart store.

From here we travelled back through the city centre and on to the Founders Heritage Park. This is a replica 19th century historic village, with buildings that have been moved here and restored or are look-alike rebuilds. Many of the artifacts on display have been donated by the local residents.

Would you like to live the way they did?. Back to our accommodation and spruce up for evening dining at the Honest Lawyer. The beer battered fish, or steak and Guinness pie seemed to be the favourites.

Ron also got a chance to practice his coach backing skills in the dark!.

WEDNESDAY: 9am departure, and after an earlier breakfast we headed off back through Richmond, Motueka, and the grape and hop growing area of Riwaka, over the Takaka hill (791 metres), through the predominantly dairying valley area to Takaka town. Takaka is the gateway to Golden Bay and is an art centre of New Zealand, with many artists living and working in the area. Time out for a look at the shopping, have some lunch and then on to Te Waikoropupu (Pupu) springs. This is the largest cold water spring in the southern hemisphere, discharging a staggering 14,000 litres of water per second. An easy walk through the bush on the upgraded track and boardwalks to the springs, and a round trip back to the car park.

We then checked out the Pohara marina and rock formations, and Ron practised his backing skills again. An icecream stop back in Takaka, then off over the hill back to Nelson. To round off a long day out we ended up at Smugglers Pub and Cafe at Tahunanui and enjoyed another great meal, while a fire flickered away in the centre of the table.

THURSDAY: Awoke to low cloud and rain, on the bus at 10am and retraced our way back through

A visit to the World of Wearable Arts and Classic Car Museum (top) and a tour of Woollaston at Mahana winery were highlights for the members of Papanui Club travel section.

Richmond to Mapua. Located at the Waimea River estuary, where in 1934 over 450.000 cases of apples were shipped from the wharf.

In the 1960s most of the apples were now being shipped from Nelson and the last went from Mapua in 1964. The large cool store is now home to several galleries, artisans workshops and the boatshed cafe.

Off again via Ruby Bay and Tasman, had a look at Port Motueka, then into Motueka town for lunch and more retail therapy. We then went off via a back road through Braeburn and Upper Moutere, an area well known for its artists and sculptors, to the village of Mahana, and eventually the winery “Woollaston at Mahana”, and were taken on a tour of the winery.

Built entirely of concrete, set into the hillside, with tussock and shrubs growing on the curved roof is this 18-metre high, four-level, gravity fed winery. Following through the wine making process from delivery of the grapes, to the French-made oak fermenting barrels to the Italian bottling plant that can do 2500 bottles per hour. Each of these operations is on a different floor.

The first grapes were planted in 2000, the first harvest in 2005 and now the winery has an annual production of approximately 20.000 cases of wine.

The lowest level also has the facilities to hold functions and cater for wedding breakfasts.

We were offered some wine tasting in the lower cellar before being taken back up to the sales area

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where there was a display of artist Toss Wollaston’s works.

After making our way back to nelson and a short rest time, it was off to dine at the Nelson Suburban Club & RSA where the day was rounded off with a four-course buffet meal.

FRIDAY: Well, all good things must come to an end, so the saying goes, as we board the bus at 9am heading for home but, as we exited the street, turned left this time to go via Blenheim and the east coast route. Wending our way through the Wangamoa forestry and logging areas, the lush green pastures of the Rai valley cattle country, through the grape growing and winery area of Renwick.

The majority vote decided to forego a stop in Blenheim and to carry on to Kaikoura for lunch.

Travelling through Peter Yelland wine country and out to the tussock covered sand dunes along the east coast, past the seal colonies on the left with the snow covered seaward Kaikoura mountains on the right. The lunch stop at Kaikoura, the whale watch centre of New Zealand, resulted in more parcels going south. Finally the last leg of our round trip along SH 1 through familiar country again and home to the Papanui Club.

A hearty vote of thanks and applause to Ron for his organisation of another wonderful trip. Really enjoyed by all. – BARRY MOULD

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World champs Bernie’s ‘final goal’ Karen Phelps After a year off from playing competitively, darts champion Bernie Smith has come back onto the scene with a bang winning the South Island men’s singles title in the 2016 Clubs New Zealand darts championships. A member of the New Brighton Club, Bernie admits he lost enthusiasm for the sport after the earthquakes and although he continued to throw darts at home he no longer had the drive to compete.

“Sometimes there were earthquakes while I was playing and I used to go right off it and couldn’t play.

It unnerved me,” he says.

But Bernie says having a year off from the sport he loves felt strange and although he was a bit nervous coming back after playing the Canterbury Classic tournament, where he placed third, his

New Brighton Club member Bernie Smith is all smiles after winning the South Island men’s singles title at the Clubs NZ darts championships. confidence returned. Playing darts runs in the blood – both his father Henry and brother Lennie are also

darts champions having both won New Zealand’s titles. It’s not surprising therefore that Bernie was introduced to the sport early but although he played at home in the garage and in the pub with friends, Bernie didn’t start playing competitions until his late teens.

He started playing at pub social leagues, didn’t do too badly and so carried on, he says modestly.

He started playing more seriously when he joined the Richmond Workingmen’s Club and later the Woolston Workingmen’s Club.

Over the years Bernie has won a large number of titles including the Clubs New Zealand championships singles, New Zealand Darts Council singles, New Zealand Darts Council men’s pairs twice and the Clubs New Zealand South Island singles three times. Bernie has also headed overseas to play for New Zealand in New Zealand Darts Council teams travelling to France, Australia, USA, Singapore, Fiji

and Japan.

“Darts has been pretty good to me,” he says.

Although he acknowledges winning feels great it is the social aspect that appeals to him just as much and he says he’s made some good mates. When he has a big competition coming up he returns to his roots – the garage – practising for an hour each day.

His advice for other darts players is simple: “Just try and enjoy the game. It gets quite nerve wracking but if you can relax that’s the key. It’s the hardest part but the most important part of playing darts.”

Next up for Bernie will be the Clubs New Zealand nationals in July followed by the New Zealand Darts Council nationals in August. Bernie’s next goal is to head to England to play in the World Darts Championship.

“I’ve never been and it’s the only thing in darts I haven’t achieved so that’s my final goal.”

Darts runs in the blood for mother and daughter She admits that she never practices yet Tara Mears has proved her metal as a darts champion once again taking out the South Island women’s singles title in the 2016 Clubs New Zealand darts championships.

This year her win was made even sweeter by also taking home the women’s pairs title with daughter Nicole, 26, in the first major competition the two have competed in together.

“I was more proud of her than of myself,” she says.

“It’s my daughter that drags me to all the tournaments – she’s darts mad.”

Both are members of City Club in Nelson, encouraged to join by Tara’s father Errol, 83, who played for New Zealand in the seventies with wife Ollie.

Tara says it was Errol who encouraged her to play darts from a young age.

“Dad has pushed me all the way. As soon as I could hold a dart in my hand dad had me at the board. I loved it and used to say to dad I couldn’t go to school because I had to practise my darts,” she says with a laugh.

Tara has mainly focused on playing tournaments in the local region due to family and other commitments, which make it more challenging to travel further afield. She has previously won the women’s singles title in the Clubs New Zealand darts championships in 2012 – the only other time she’s ever competed in this competition.

Tara twice competed in the New Zealand Masters Games coming runner up each time and admits she has her sights fixed on winning as her next goal. Tara also plays with her brother Kelvin, another family darts champion. The pair is set to defend their mixed pairs title in the upcoming Seddon Shield competition

CLUBS NZ 2016 DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS SINGLES Men (Association Shield) Championship: Bernie Smith (New Brighton Club) 1, Alan Winn (New Brighton Club) Calvin Jackson (Cashmere Club), Warren Parry (Invercargill WMC) 3 equal.

Plate: John McDonal (Invercargill WMC) 1, Mytchel Kirby (Hokitika Chartered Club) 2, Jim Poole (Hornby WMC & MSA), Wesley Edwards (Hornby WMC & MSA) 3 equal.

Women (Invercargill Workingmen’s Club Cup) Championship: Tara Mears (City Club) 1, Vernaleigh Brinsdon (Hornby WMC & MSA) 2, Carissa Lynn (Papanui Club), Madison Parata (Invercargill WMC) 3 equal.

Plate: Lois Grafton (New Brighton Club) 1 Margaret Taurerewa (New Brighton Club 2, Jacqui Livesey (Timaru South Cosmopolitan), Liz Armstrong (Waimea) 3 equal.

PAIRS Men (Association Shield) Championship Warren Parry & John McDonald (Invercargill WMC) 1, Stephen Padget & Jason Ladbrook (Bluff Memorial RSA) 2, Lesley Earney & Ian Kemp (Cashmere Club), Bernie Smith & Dave Grafton (New Brighton Club) 3 equal.

Plate: Tahi & Joe Parata (Invercargill WMC) 1, Jason Milne & Ron Vandehilst (Oamaru Club) 2, Graeme Woodley & Malcom Lamplugh-Hayward (Cashmere Club) & Jordan Christie & Chris Mataki (Hornby WMC & MSA) 3 equal.

Women (Dunedin Workingmen’s Club & Mutual Society of Arts Trophy) Championship: Tara & Nicole Mears (City Club) 1, Jane Harrington & Jill Wilson (Richmond WMC) 2, Maata Atkins & Raenele Pope (Hornby WMC & MSA) & Lois Grafton & Shirley Anne Templeton (New Brighton Club) 3 equal.

Plate: Lillan Tobin & Sandy French (Hornby WMC & MSA)1, Jacqui Livesey & Trish Bradshaw (Timaru South Cosmopolitan Club) 2, Karli & Rachel Padget (Bluff Memorial RSA), Carissa Lynn & Jo Taylor

(Papanui Club) 3 equal.

Mixed (Elvira Driver Memorial Trophy) Championship French & Vernaleigh Brinsdon (Hornby WMC & MSA) 1, Stephen Padget & Desi Mercer (Bluff Memorial RSA) 2, Peter Otten & Lillian Tobin (Hornby WMC & MSA), John & Karena McDonald (Invercargill WMC) 3 equal.

Plate (Elvira Driver Memorial Trophy) Warren & Amy Parry (Invercargill WMC) 1, Darrell Ramage & Chrissy Goodman (Timaru South Cosmopolitan), Chris McFall & Fran Diack (Invercargill WMC), Andy & Debbie Parsons (Clubs of Marlborough) 3 equal.

JUNIOR Singles (DPNZ Trophy) Boys: Mytchel Kirby (Hokitika Chartered Club) 2, Kayden Milne (Oamaru Club) 2, James Grennell (Oamaru Club) 3.

Girls: Madison Parata (Invercargill WMC) 1, Zatoya Parry (Invercargill WMC) 2.

YOUTH Singles (DPNZ Trophy) Male: Jordan Christie (Hornby WMC & MSA 1, Mitchell McDonald (Bluff Memorial RSA) 2, Adam Mills-Jensen (Hokitika Chartered Club), Kutis Wilson (Hokitika Chartered Club) 3 equal.

Female: Karli Padget (Bluff Memorial RSA) 1.

SPECIAL AWARDS Women: East Family Cup (most 180s), Desi Mercer (Bluff Memorial RSA) 3. Stephen Long Cup (highest break), Dianne Guard (Clubs of Marlborough) 156. Tom Bell Cup (highest finish), Carol Harper (Cashmere Club) 150.

Men: Simonsen & McCulloch Trophy (most 180s), Warren Parry (Invercargill WMC) 10.

Wilson Trophy (highest break) Paul Harper 170.

Colin Bell Cup (highest finish). Mitchell McDonald 170 (Bluff Memorial RSA).

Top Vs Bottom Trophy: McBeath Trophy: Top of the South 66-42. Aggregate Trophy: Hornby WMC & MSA 4.93. Best presented team: Dobson Brunner WMC & MSA. Personality Trophy: Nicole Mears (City Club).

Win or lose as long as I am playing well it doesn’t matter. It’s just a neat feeling.

in May. Tara will also be defending her ladies pairs title, which she won with Nicole.

“I like the adrenaline you get being up there and throwing. Win or lose as long as I’m playing well it doesn’t matter. It’s just a neat feeling.”

Tara Mears with daughter Nicole with the silverware after winning the women’s pairs title.

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Classic boaties land striped marlin The Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club held its annual contest for the older ladies of the sea; the classic boats contest, which this year was re-defined as being for launches 30 or more years old, rather than the 40 years previously used. This may have helped the number of participants as we had an unprecedented 11 boats and 25 anglers take part.

The weather was fair and this year after an absence of a few years, a marlin was landed for the contest. It was caught by Alwin Haagner from Auckland, a member of the Big Fish Fishing Club, who fished with his friend and skipper Tony Gyde.

They offered the fish a live bait out the back of Stephenson’s Island and weighed in the resulting striped marlin at Whangaroa, at 104.7kg.

Charter boat Diomedea also did well during the contest with angler Jeanette Franks, wife of the skipper Dave, tagging and releasing a kingfish, mako

shark and striped marlin, and also weighing in a kingfish of 10.82kg caught on 6kg line using a live bait at the Cavalli Islands.

Willie McIntyre skipper of Waima Star also caught a good fish, landing a yellowfin tuna of 31.8kg on 37kg line, using a Kilwell fruit salad lure trolled at the back of Stephenson’s Island. While Willie played the fish for 25 minutes his wife Jane took a turn in the wheel-house.

The prizes were sponsored by Cater Marine in Opua and of course Alwin, Jeanette and Willie won prizes and trophies.

Alwin had the heaviest marlin, the fish with most IGFA points and the International Paints Toplac Trophy for the heaviest fish of the contest.

Jeanette had the heaviest kingfish and also won the Whangaroa Health Services Trophy with her two tagged fish.

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Over 73 boats took part in a mass start to the Waitara Offshore Fishing Club’s annual competition.

239 anglers on 73 boats made for a spectacular start to the Waitara Offshore Fishing Club’s Panasonic Annual Competition in February.

With $40,000 in prizes up for grabs competition was fierce to land the big one.

A total of 281 fish weighed in for the day across five species, snapper, gurnard, kahawai, blue cod and tuna.

The lucky anglers hooking the heaviest fish

included a 7.87kg snapper, 5.62kg Tuna, 2.04kg blue cod, and 3.2kg kahawai.

A mass start of all the boats crossing the bar made for a spectacular sight, with the Coastguard setting up a portable base at the river mouth to make sure everyone crossed over the bar and back safely.

The Coastguard also deployed the Todd Energy Rescue Boat for the day to keep an eye on the amateur fishing fleet.

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Club a hub for community events Palmerston North Cossie The Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club is further cementing its place in the community with a range of important events, including ANZAC Day commemorations, scheduled to take place this year, says club manager Desiree Garrigan.

It will be the fourth year that the club has hosted ANZAC Day events for the city with the Dawn Parade march and second parade later in the morning both commencing from the club. A $5 breakfast and a morning tea will be held on the day at the club as well as entertainment throughout the afternoon by live band Joint Effort.

On 27 May the Manawatu Jazz Festival Friday night celebrations will be held at the club with one of the major bands taking part in the festival playing live.

In 2017 the club will hold the Clubs New Zealand North Island Men’s Golf Tournament.

Desiree says that the club has always focused on playing a significant part in the community, including making the club more user friendly for families, children and women.

The club has reinstated its annual children’s Christmas party, which is proving very popular, making for a great family day out. The children’s menu at the club’s Pirani’s restaurant has been revamped with fun items named specifically to appeal to children including Crabby Burger and Chips (which references SpongeBob SquarePants in its title), Minions and Chips (mini hotdogs and chips) and Not For Nana Ice Cream Sundae, after club staff noticed that when kids ordered this particular desert

Nanas found it hard to keep their spoon out of the bowl.

The club has also been offering more options for women to enjoy the club with speakers and events held last year such as style guru Jackie O’Fee and a Pink Ribbon Breakfast for women to mark breast cancer awareness week.

“The club provides a safe place for women to meet their friends,” says Desiree. “We believe there is a market for women who do not want to go into town but still want a night out with friends with good entertainment suited to their needs.”

Younger people have also been joining the club in greater numbers. The Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club has introduced an intermediate membership for young people from the age of 12.

“We have some very good young bowlers, 8 ball and darts players but we recognised that they couldn’t participate in club competitions so now they can. We hope this initiative will also encourage other young people into our sports adjuncts and also to learn the values of the club,” says Desiree.

“We also have more members joining the club in the 20-35 age group. They can come and have a drink and meal in a safe environment as well as play a game of snooker, which has become quite popular, with their friends.”

The initiatives are part of a move to bring the next generation into the club after the club reached a big milestone ,celebrating its 125th anniversary a couple of years ago. Established in 1889 one point of difference for the Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club is that it has fought to retain its permanent charter, which the club sees as a valuable part of its heritage.

With the club’s new mezzanine bar recently

Green was the theme at the Palmerston North Cossie Club’s housie evening on St Patrick’s Day. completed it is giving the Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club more options to hold functions, meetings and social gatherings with full catering and bar options supplied if required. The mezzanine bar can hold around 100 people so it offers a more

New Plymouth initiatives make it ‘a club like no other’ A number of new initiatives and improvements, driven by recently retired president Ian Gyde, are helping the New Plymouth Club membership to grow, according to acting club president John Yandle.

Among the changes the club’s popular initiative of subsidizing taxi rides to and from the club has received a further boost when the subsidy was increased to $10 per ride, meaning people can continue to visit the club safely.

Investment in the venue has also been made with the club boasting a new computerized till system using Swift POS, which is increasing efficiencies.

The new system allows members to simply swipe their membership card at the door to enter draws as well as benefit from the club’s loyalty system which sees $1 credited to the card for every $50 spent as well as access to brand specials.

The club offers draws on Thursday and Friday night jackpotting after a maximum of six weeks to $1500 for the larger of the draws. John says it is not unusual for the maximum jackpot to be reached.

In the restaurant, menu boards are now computerized screens. The restaurant offers weekly specials as well as the usual favourites such as seafood baskets, burgers, roast of the day, rib eye fillet and lamb shanks as well as some international dishes.

In a bid to increase its profile in the community and better communicate what the club offers a marketing firm has been employed. Initiatives such as open days have so far helped to raise awareness of the important part the club plays in the region.

For example the club offers five local schools $1000 scholarships to enable promising young students to

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further their studies. John says the club will continue to seek to communicate opportunities it is offering that help to benefit the community.

John admits he may be biased but he reckons the New Plymouth Club is one of the best in the country. It is certainly ranking highly in certain areas such as its sporting adjuncts. The New Plymouth Club and recently held the 43rd National Chartered Clubs Outdoor Bowls Tournament with 136 teams of four which was run with very successfully with the assistance of the Taranaki Bowling Centre, says John.

The club has also had several of its junior members competing in both 8 pool and snooker including some that have played in overseas tournaments and against ranked professional players with very good results. The club currently holds the Clubs New Zealand tournament trophies for euchre, cribbage and 500. The New Plymouth Club is over 100 years old after celebrating its centenary in 2008.

“We offer a restaurant with uninterrupted views out to the Tasman Sea and the New Plymouth coastline, excellent bar facilities and best of all great staff who welcome patrons and visitors with a smile and go that one step further to make sure everyone is happy,” says John. “The New Plymouth Club is certainly a place like no other.”

private, quieter space.

Desiree says that as part of the club’s focus on being an integral part of the community local community groups can use the club facilities for meetings and functions at no cost.

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CLUBS WITH RECIPROCAL VISITING RIGHTS

NORTHLAND Clubs

Affiliated

PRES/SEC/MAN

Membership

Restaurant

Hours and Activities

Greeting

Far North (Kaitaia) RSA Club 12 Matthews Avenue, Kaitaia Ph: 09 408 0423, Fax: 09 408 0433

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PRESIDENT Trevor Hall SEC/MANAGER Theresa WIlls

1100 mixed

Wednesday-Saturday 4.30-8.30pm

Snooker, pool, darts, indoor and outdoor bowls, EFTPOS facilities, off-license facilities, courtesy coach available by arrangement

A warm welcome to all affiliated members.

Kaikohe & District Memorial RSA 158 Broadway Kaikohe 0405 PO Box 379 Kaikohe 0440 Ph: 09 401 2368 E-mail: kaikohersa@xtra.co.nz Lat: -35.407789 Long: 173.7971058

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PRESIDENT Sam Wihongi SEC/MGR Donna Allpress

600 Mixed

Meals served 7 Days from 11am till 9pm

TAB Pod, Sky TV, Big Screen, Pool, Courtesy Van available, 14 Gaming Machines, EFTPOS available at the bar. Facilities available for hire.

All visiting affiliated club members come and enjoy some great hospitality and a very warm welcome at “The Friendliest Club In The North”.

Motor Home/Camper Vans welcome

Kamo Club Meldrum St, Whangarei.

Ph: 09 435 1765, Fax 09 435 0274

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PRESIDENT Ray Topia SEC/MAN Norman Curtis

1700 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. 1 Joyces Road, Paihia, P.O Box 159, Paihia Ph: 09 402 8010, E-mail: paihiaxservices@actrix.co.nz Website: www.paihiaxservices.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Zada Coleman SEC/MAN Jo Hood

900 mixed

“Legends Restaurant” Open daily 5pm to 9pm for delicious meals, Cater for special occasions

Sunday to Friday from 3pm, Saturday from 12 (mid day) - 9. Gaming machines, 3 dartboards, free 2 full size snooker tables and 2 pool tables, self service TAB terminal, large screen Sky TV, 3 x indoor bowls mats available, live entertainment every 2nd Friday, members draw Monday, raffles Monday and Friday.

We welcome visiting club persons and their guests and invite you to 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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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 RSA Inc. 25-29 Wellington Street Ph: 09 534 9702 e: admin@howickrsa.co.nz Website: www.howickrsa.co.nz Like us on Facebook

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PRESIDENT Ray Sangster

2400 mixed

Crumpys Restaurant Hours: Lunch - 12-2 Wed, Thu, Fri. Dinner 6-8 Wed, Thur.

Dinner 6-9 Fri, Sat. Group bookings, Functions on request.

Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday 7-11pm.

Howick RSA in the Heart of Howick.

All affiliated and new members welcome.

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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Ann Payton

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.

Housie, 18 gaming machines, TAB self-service POD, Snooker, Pool, Golf, Fishing, Indoor bowls, mah-jong, line dancing, sections.

Big screen sports games, children’s discos, Women’s section, children’s club, 60+ group, great floor shows.

CLUBS WITH RECIPROCAL VISITING RIGHTS 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

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

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Lynne Smith

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Michael Moore

Titirangi RSA 502 South Titirangi Rd, Titirangi, Auckland Ph: 09 817 6415 Email: titirangirsa@xtra.co.nz www.titirangirsa.co.nz

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Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club 4 Victoria Ave, Waiuku Ph: 09 235 9131 Fax: 09 235 9019 Weymouth Cosmopolitan and Sports Club 151 Sykes Road, Manurewa Ph: 09 267 0461 Email: admin@clubweymouth.co.nz

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

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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.

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.

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.

Matt McMillan

1550

Restaurant Hours Lunch: Wed - Fri 12 - 2pm Restaurant Hours Dinner: Wed - Sun 5pm - 8pm

Darts, Pool, Snooker, Fishing, Golf, Member’s Gym.

A warm welcome to all affiliates.

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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.

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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.

1200 mixed

1200

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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, 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 Email: info@raglanclub.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

Sun, Mon, Wed, Thur, 5:30 7:30pm. Fri & Sat, 5:30 - 8:30. pm Lunch Thurs 12 noon.

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 Ivan Jenkins 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.

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SOUTH WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY 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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Andrew Buenter

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.

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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PRESIDENT Barry McPhee

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 Lyndsay Glover

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 Robert Thompson MANAGER Dylan Lee

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 Email: office@ctclubrotorua.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Kevin Ryan MANAGER Kathleen Gallacher

900 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.

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

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Tom Whitaker

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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Pauline Tane

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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Lindsay Campbell

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

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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.

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

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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John Callinan

830

Open 7 nights

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

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HAWKES BAY / POVERTY BAY 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.

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.

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.

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

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PRESIDENT Clarence Hermon MANAGER Shelley McGhie

1300 mixed

Lunch: Wednesday - Sunday 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 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

Lunches Tues-Sun 11.30am-2.00pm Tues-Sat dinner 6-9.00pm

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 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.

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 Nancye Thomson SEC / MAN 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”

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

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CLUBS WITH RECIPROCAL VISITING RIGHTS

INTERCLUB • VOLUME 22, ISSUE 1 - 2016

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

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PRESIDENT Mike Rand SEC/MANAGER Sue Edser

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.

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 Steve Macaulay MANAGER Fred Ferris

1200

Restaurant LUNCH Wed to Sat 12-2pm DINNER Wed 5:30pm - 8pm Tue to Sun 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 8pm.

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

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 , Courtesy vehicle.

A warm welcome to affiliate 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 Bruce Alderson SEC/MAN Steve O’Hara

750

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

Snooker, pool, 8 ball, 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.

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 Trina Purcell

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”

Tararua Club Incorporated 15 Tararua Street, Pahiatua Ph/Fax: 06 376 8380 Email: admin@tararuaclub.co.nz

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PRESIDENT Mrs Yvonne Wilson SEC/MANAGER Alan Fulton

580 mixed

Restaurant Meals available Tue & Fri Evenings from 5.30pm to 9pm

Monday to Friday from 3pm, Saturday from 12pm, Sunday Closed.

Gaming Machines, Pool Tables, Snooker Tables, 16 Dart Boards, Self Service TAB, SKY TV with 2 Huge Screens, Indoor Bowls, Golf Adjunct, Courtesy Van & Members Draws Tuesday & Friday Evenings.

The Tararua Club welcomes all affiliated members of Clubs NZ & those clubs who have reciprocal visiting rights by arrangement with our club.

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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MANAGERS Jan Phipps Mike Carter

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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Kevin Gray

1270

Lunch Fri & Sun 12-1.30pm Dinner Mon-Tues 5.30 - 8.30pm Thurs - Sun 5.30 - 8.30pm

A friendly bar, 9 gaming machines, pool, snooker, darts, indoor bowls,Fishing Raffles every Tues, Fri, Sat from 4pm.

Open Mon - Wed from 4pm, Thurs - Sun from 3pm.

Members of the Motor Caravan Assoc. 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.

CLUBS WITH RECIPROCAL VISITING RIGHTS

INTERCLUB • VOLUME 22, ISSUE 1 - 2016

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

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ADMINISTRATION Patrice Ansell

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 Email: sasclub@xtra.co.nz www.sasclub.net.nz

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PRESIDENT Rob MaGuire VICE PRESIDENT Alan Jeffries

500 mixed (includes junior & life members)

Open 7 days from 1pm (11am Sat, 3pm Monday) Bar food available 7 days Bistro meals Thurs, Fri & Sat nights 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, 11 gaming machines, courtesy coach (Thurs, Fri & Sat from 4pm), free pool tables, indoor bowls, outdoor bowls, snooker, pool, table tennis, old timers social, cards, Cavaliers War gaming, 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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PRESIDENT Wayne Meggitt MANAGER Carol Smart

700 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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MANAGER/TREASURER Wayne McBeath

700 mixed (includes junior)

Meals: Wed $12 Roast/Bistro 5:30pm Thurs, Sat, Sun lunch: 11:30am Fri, Sat, Sun, Bistro meals 5:30pm Sun Roast 3rd Sun month 5:30pm

Gaming machines, big screen SKY TV, TAB Pod, 4 Pot Black Tables (free), 16 Perm Dart Boards, Ladies Section, Travel Section, Over 60’s Pool, Golf, Indoor Bowls, Leisure Marching, Fishing, Rugby Quiz nights, Regular Live Entertainment, 2 Courtesy Vans running 7 days, Raffles Wed, Fri & Sat nights.

A friendly welcome to all affiliated members and guests 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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PRESIDENT Chrissy Nesbitt

1600 mixed

Bistro open Thur-Sun

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

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 Peter McMillan CO-ORDINATOR 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.

Soccer.

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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PRESIDENT Peter Hair

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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Charmagne Sayer

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 Wed - Sun 6-9pm

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

Come and enjoy some Fiordland hospitality with magnificent picturesque views.

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