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Volume 20, Issue 2 2014

EVENTO SUPREMO

A Feilding High School troupe brings wearable arts to life in a guest performance at the Palmerston North Cossie Club’s 125th celebrations. The group presented some of the routines that have made the school’s annual wearable arts show, Evento, a hit over 18 years.

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Plunket meets perfect match in Madeline

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When Upper Hutt Plunket staff and volunteers decided to celebrate the organisation’s 107th birthday by staging its annual devonshire-tea fundraiser at the Upper Hutt Cossie Club, they thought they would like to invite a guest of honour. Who else but Madeline Anderson? After all, she’s 107 and she’s an Upper Hutt Cossie member. Madeline obliged and helped Plunket raise more than $500. Here she is with five of her Plunket friends (from left), Rachael Hickson, Kylie Thorpe, Dawn Nobbs, Pauline Smith and Beth Moroney.

‘Bit of fun’ but no joke Karen Phelps It started as a bit of fun at the Avondale RSA, but after a decade the RSA Idol competition has got so popular four RSAs are now involved and the event is becoming increasingly competitive.

The competition, which is open only to amateurs, was started by the Avondale RSA many years ago. Club secretary-manager Louise Ockey says the inspiration came from similar competitions on television..

Last year the Henderson RSA and the Glen Eden RSA joined in to create a West RSA Idol competition.

This year the New Lynn RSA came on board. Now the West Auckland RSAs are considering a West Auckland-versus-South Auckland competition next year as the event’s popularity continues to grow.

The 2014 competition began on July 5 with heats at each of the participating RSAs; two semi-

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Josephine Pirihi won the $1000 cash prize, with the judges noting her “infectious on-stage personality”.

Sommer Martin was second, Kayla Uili third, and Micah Temu claimed the Secretary Manager’s Choice award.

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Theft from clubs remains a significant problem. Today, somewhere, someone is stealing from a club.

How to catch a thief Theft from clubs remains a significant problem.

Today, somewhere, someone is stealing from a club.

Every time I am called in to find answers to the loss of club funds, I am reminded about the need for robust controls and systems to detect and prevent fraud. Clubs that don’t have good systems will become a victim sooner or later, just as those who leave their house windows and doors open will one day find everything gone.

Clubs, in particular, need good systems because they are cash businesses. System audits are not done to get rid of managers or to catch them out on something. They are about working with club managers and committees to prevent fraud, and make it easy to identify when it does happen.

System audits should: * 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 best technology. * Make things more transparent. Every club has gossips. Making things transparent takes oxygen from those who having nothing better to do than undermine the good work of others.

All clubs should have their management systems reviewed at least every three years. That review should reveal holes that can be exploited, and which systems are not being put into practice.

I have been doing system audits for 15 years, and in every case, they result in a reduction in theft -

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would-be thieves know things are so tight they won’t get away with it.

I have the advantage of being an outsider looking in at clubs’ accounting and control systems.

Sometimes fresh eyes will see tell-tale signs in the behaviour of a staff member or a manager that those working within a club cannot see. I come in with no preconceptions and without any relationships that may influence my judgment.

Committees are not doing their job if they are not reviewing their systems regularly. Club officials have a responsibility to protect club property. Good systems protect club cash. * Joanne Newman specialises in club accounting and forensic auditing. She is the managing director of Club Accounting & Investigations Ltd and Smart Business Centre (Tauranga) Ltd.

Keith Edwards (right), at 93 the oldest active member, Tom Drinkwater (left), the longest registered member (65 years), and Benjamin Warby, 16. the youngest member, cut the Palmerston North Cossie Club’s 125th anniversary cake.

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The Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club has been through some very bad years, but has come out the other side. And it recently reached a milestone when it celebrated its 125th anniversary.

“This club is in a very good position now, but that hasn’t happened through good luck,” says president Richard Green. “It has happened through hard work by the manager, the staff and the executive.”

Around 300 guests were at the anniversary celebrations, which began with a glass of bubbles, nibbles and photographs. Club staff were dressed in period costume, and Clubs New Zealand president Tom Fisher addressed the gathering.

The anniversary cake was cut by a threesome – Keith Edwards, at 93 the oldest active member; Tom Drinkwater, the longest registered member (65 years); and Benjamin Warby, 16, who joined under the junior membership initiative. Feilding High School’s wearable art show, Evento, presented a showcase of designs.

Richard Green says it was a night when the club’s history was recalled and many tales were told.

The club was founded with 44 members in 1889 as the Palmerston North Workingmen’s Club and Mutual Society of Arts. Frederick Pirani, who was the founder and first president, had arrived in Palmerston North in 1884. He was a councillor, member of Parliament, and published the Manawatu Daily Standard,

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Richard Green, Palmerston North Cossie Club, speaks at the 125-year anniversary celebrations.

A provisional charter was obtained in 1888 and a permanent charter was granted in 1889.

The membership included gentlemen, bushmen, solicitors, carters and bank managers.

The club has fought to retain its permanent charter which, says Richard Green, is a very valuable asset. ‘’There are not many clubs with a permanent charter left. The Government has tried to get rid of them, but we fought that, mainly for its historical value. It’s a valuable part of our heritage.’’

Life has not always been smooth for the club.

Fire has twice gutted the premises (not long after the club was formed, and again in the early 1920s), there have been five changes in location, and a name change to the Palmerston North Workingmen’s Club and Literary Institute. Fears that prohibition was to be introduced led to the “Literary Institute” change so that the club could establish a library.

Land was bought and new premises were opened in Cuba St in 1904. Membership then stood at 406, and by 1912 had grown to 942. Bigger premises were needed, but plans were shelved because of the outbreak of World War 1.

It is not recorded how many club members served overseas, but they were kept on the roll and did not have to pay a subscription during that time.

In 1927 the club name was changed to Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club.

By 1942 there were 1099 members. Sixty-three of them members enlisted in World War 2 and members voluntarily imposed a levy of one shilling a month to provide comfort parcels to servicemen.

A spruce-up before the 1953 royal visit was marred when many members lost relatives and friends in the Tangiwai rail disaster on Christmas Eve. Richard Green recalls a story from 1967: “It occurred at the time 10 o’clock closing was introduced. It tells of a number of bandsmen enjoying an after-hours drink when a police sergeant and a constable were seen to approach. The members descended to the cellar, glasses in hand, with the last one down closing the cellar door. They sat in the dark drinking and smoking, but the sergeant was a non-smoker, detected the smell of smoke, opened the cellar door, and booked them all.”

Women were admitted as members around 197273. They had previously been allowed in the club just once a month for a dinner dance and could not be served at the bar. In 2000 Julie Fabish was elected the first woman president and, in 2008 Desiree Gavigan was appointed the first female manager.

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Signing-in crucial over the holidays With the festive season approaching I know you will all be busy, so my message as the year draws to a close is short and sweet.

As usual, one of the main issues facing clubs in the festive/holiday season will be monitoring visitors coming through club the clubs and, in particular, signing them into clubs.

I don’t need to remind you that all visitors to a club need to be identified. If – or when – a police sting arrives at a club’s premises, all member clubs need to have ensured that every person on the premises is a financial member or a signed-in visitor.

It’s an important point if clubs are to comply with legislation and avoid problems – and well worth remembering as the silly season come upon us. This is a busy time, and all clubs must be vigilant on this issue to ensure they are fully compliant.

Speaking of compliance, all clubs should by now have adapted their constitutions to ensure they adhere to the new Sale of Liquor Act, which came into effective from December 18, 2013.

Both of these issues are examples of the type of strategic planning that is going to be a vital for the future of clubs.

Tom Fisher

President, Clubs New Zealand As this year draws to a close and we head into next year the Clubs New Zealand board is going to look at how we can communicate better with individual members of our clubs to inform them directly of the Clubs NZ organisation.

We are doing this so that we can all enjoy an even more prosperous 2015 as the movement continues to grow.

I wish all club members, executives and staff a merry Christmas a happy New Year, and look forward to seeing you in 2015.

Former All Black fullback and Crusaders and Wallabies coach Robbie Deans signs a cariacature of himself, which will hang in the Upper Hutt Cossie Club. Deans launched his book, Red Black and Gold, at the club in October, and spoke about his rugby career.

Kamo lands the top club catch

Jared Sutherland took just an hour to boat this 14.2-kilogram striped marlin.

Six clubs – Whangaroa Sport Fishing, Kamo, Papakura, Manurewa Cosmopolitan, Kaikohe & District Memorial RSA, and Mangawhai – put up 49 anglers for the 2014 Clubs New Zealand fishing contest, hosted for the second time by the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club.

Kamo won the Clubs NZ Trophy (top club) and the trophy for the top club from the northern area.

Major catches: Jared Sutherland (Papakura) – took just an hour to boat a 14.2-kilogram striped marlin with a live skipjack bait; Jenny Sole (Whangaroa), 33.8kg mako shark using piper bait on 8kg line; Baily

McIntyre (Whangaroa), 17.18kg kingfish on a 10kg line using a live koheru. Heaviest snapper, Keith Page (Manurewa), 6.94kg on a monofilament line using pilchard bait; Mark Newman (Kamo), 6.36kg, on a braid line. Heaviest trevally: Diane Sullivan (Kamo), 4.02kg; Heaviest kahawai: Kathryn Needham, 2.36kg.

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Thames visit full on for Hamilton Cossie clubbies HAMILTON COSSIE A trip to the Thames area was one of nine outings the Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club travel section has achieved over the past 12 months.

Because a number of members could not get away for the weekend in March, the party chose to go by van and chairperson Trish Gouk’s car. The action was full on.

First on the agenda on the Friday morning was the Toyota factory – most conveniently, placed across the road from the motel – with morning tea included. This was followed by a visit to the gold mine and stamper battery and the Butterfly and Orchid Gardens (with muffins and tea/coffee as part of the deal). After booking in at the motel the group had dinner at the local club – a very welcoming group with first-class food, says Trish.

On Saturday morning it was off to the market, then on the train for the Waikino-Waihi trip and lunch at the Waihi Beach Memorial RSA. It’s well worth the effort just to see this club, and Ohinemuri Wines is a must, says Trish.

The travellers finished the day with a stop at the Cheese Barn (at Matatoki), where they enjoyed sampling and comparing a selection of cheese varieties. Dinner was at the club that night and, as part of the entertainment, some of the Hamilton Cossie crew demonstrated the art of line dancing.

Sunday morning was spent at the Goldfield Shopping Centre, with some of the group grabbing a ride on the mini steam-trains. Lunch at Ngatea was accompanied by a visit to the water gardens and, on the way back to Hamilton, there was time for a stop at the Department of Conservation establishment at Miranda.

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Kaikoura Seafest a salty sojourn STOKES VALLEY COSSIE On Friday, October 4, 17 members of the Stokes Valley Cosmopolitan Club travel adjunct set off for a weekend of fun, food and frivolity (that’s another term for beer and wine) They were picked up by Co-op Shuttles on time at 6am and delivered to Wellington airport to board a Jetstar flight to Christchurch. The bookings were made through Expedia – great to deal with and no booking fees.

On arrival at Christchurch Airport, the group was met by Ace Rentals and taken to the depot where they picked up three Toyota Previa vans hired at a very good price.

The convoy hit the road for Rangiora where a booking had been made at the Monteiths Brewery Bar for brunch. These people were so efficient they rang while the group was on its way to check on progress and estimate time of arrival so that all the pre-ordered meals would be ready at the same time – great service when serving 17 people.

On through the beautiful countryside of North Canterbury where none of the group had been for many years. The travellers were amazed at the spread of vineyards.

The group got to Kaikoura early in the afternoon and booked into accommodation at the Lobster Inn. The town was buzzing with the Seafood Festival and there was not a spare bed to be had.

The Stokes Valley visitors enjoyed a well earned beer or two in the Lobster Inn Tavern right next door.

The stunning scenery of the snow-covered Inland Kaikouras seemed just an arm’s length away out the window.

Tea was a “make your own arrangements” deal before retiring for the night in anticipation of a big day on Saturday.

Saturday morning dawned with great weather and it was off to enjoy the festival. A large and wellbehaved crowd enjoyed good food, great beer and wine, and entertainment from a line-up that included Midge Marsden.

The group wandered back to the Lobster Inn mid-afternoon with the intention of a “nanny-nap” before dinner.

The courtesy coach delivered them back into town and a great steak was devoured along with more of that liquid that aids the digestion.

Sunday morning, and the convoy motored north, heading for Picton. There was a brunch stop at The Store – a cafe sited right on the Kaikoura coast with magnificent views.

At Picton, the homeward-bound group got rid of the rental vehicles and booked into Bluebridge

Stokes Valley Cosmopolitan travel adjunct members line up for a group photo in Kaikoura.

The 17 voyagers travelled south to check out the town’s annual seafood festival and weren’t disappointed. Highlights included great food, wine and entertainment from a line-up of top acts such as blues man Midge Marsden.

Ferries, which had given a substantial discount on fares.

They sailed to Wellington to be met by Co-op Shuttles which delivered them home to Stokes Valley. They had been away for three days, but it felt like a week because they had fitted so much into their itinerary.

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Big fish start biting after stormy start PAPAKURA CLUB It wasn’t the most auspicious start for the 18th annual Papakura Club fishing trip to Great Barrier Island over the October 2-4 weekend. The Sealink ferry coped superbly with the 35-knot winds and rain on the crossing from Auckland, but the conditions cut out opportunities for the 26-strong group to have a practice run before the big competition the next day.

“A few people got a quick hour’s fishing that day, but they were in pretty quick for a hot shower and a cuppa,” says trip organiser Neville Cobbald.

The next day proved little better with winds blowing 50 knots and 1.5 to two-metre waves crashing into the shore at Tryphena, from where the group usually departs.

Instead, they drove to Medlands Beach, over the other side of the island, and found the water as smooth as glass. All the boats were launched and the competition began in earnest.

There were four teams of five and one of six.

Neville says safety is paramount in the challenging island environment – no fishing before 5am or after 6pm, and skippers have to advise him of their fishing spots for the day.

The competition began with the usual initiation for newbies – one newbie had to down a dry WeetBix and the other had to eat pilchard bait that had been on board for two days.

Competitors are permitted to catch only five

snapper; it’s a self-imposed target to ensure the trip has minimal impact on the natural environment, says Neville. Because nothing under 2kg is allowed to be kept, a few fishers went home empty handed.

A 20-pounder (9.1kg) or greater is the main aim, but is no easy task. Two competitors achieved the target this year, with 9.64kg and 9.22kg fish. The biggest snapper catch (27.5lbs), remains a personal best for club member Michael ‘Tooley’ Chipman.

The main individual prize for the competition is the CC Memorial Cup, named after Neville’s brother, the late Colin Cobbald. It goes to the person catching the highest accumulated weight of snapper. This year Neville’s son, Stewart, 33, who has been eyeing the prize for about 12 years, took home the title with four snapper totalling 18kg.

Each fisher’s points are calculated to determine the team with the highest and lowest accumulated weights. This year’s winning team clocked an average weight of 8.926kg of snapper and won $600. There was a three-way tie for the first time for the lowest average weight of 6.828kg. Leftover drinks were combined into a pitcher and the losing team members had to drink a glass as their “prize”.

In the old fellas-versus-young fellas contest, the youngies’ top 10 snapper totalled 60.68kg to the oldies’ 54.14kg. However, the old fellas still hold a 3-2 lead in the competition. The trophy is a hunk of kauri wood carved into the shape of the island by a young fella four years ago.

“Because it came from a dam, it’s called the ‘dam

Wild weather failed to stop the hardy members of the Papakura Club on their annual fishing trip to Great Barrier Island. The victorious fishermen show off the silverware and the `dam log of wood’. log of wood’,” says Neville. “We total all the points from the 35-year-olds and under, and from those over 35. It hangs up at the club and gives a good atmosphere as we give each other a hard time.”

Neville and Colin Cobbald initiated the fishing trip years ago after seeing the catch of a land-based fishing club, which included 20lb snapper and large kingfish. The pair asked around and found that the catches came from Great Barrier Island, and the Papakura Club annual fishing trip was born.

Neville Cobbald says competitors are as keen as

ever, and there’s a waiting list of clubbies to join the trip.

“We’re mad boat-fishermen, but this is something different as we fish only off the rocks or a beach on this trip. Rock fishing is pretty hard work, but we make it even harder because it’s a pretty social weekend as well.

Because it’s a fairly hard weekend, the guys always say they’ve had enough when they return, but a week later they’re asking when the next one is,” he says,

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Cruisers enjoy tropical treat at Vanuatu STOKES VALLEY COSMOPOLITAN On the May 5 this year, 10 Stokes Valley Cosmopolitan embers boarded the P & O cruise ship, Pacific Pearl, in Auckland and sailed for Vanuatu. The group had booked the cruise through Harvey World Travel Lambton Quay, Wellington branch, with Emma Herbert doing a great job of organising all of the detail.

The first four days were spent at sea sailing to the furthest away port of call at Champagne Bay, where the holidayers spent the day swimming, snorkelling, checking out the craft items on sale from the locals, and having a general wander around the Island. It was very warm and the lure of a cold beer back on board had some of taking the ship’s tenders back in the mid-afternoon.

Overnight they sailed for Pentecost Island, famous for its island form of bungy jumping. Mad buggers – there’s no stretch in the vines they use, so a face full of dirt is standard.

Again, very warm around 35 degrees, so most of the group needed to stay in the shade when not swimming in the 27-degree sea, which was beautiful.

The locals again had lots of goods on display and very entertaining groups singing and dancing, plus hangi-style, cooked food. The thought of a cold one and real food back on board won the vote again.

The next day was spent at Port Vila with the ship coming alongside. The Stokes Valley group took one of the dozens of shuttle vans driven by the locals into the township and soon found the huge duty-free store they had been told about. Super cheap prices, such as 1125ml Jim Beam $15.

After the shopping (which was all delivered back to the ship for collection back in Auckland), they were fortunate to be approached by one of the very friendly locals who offered to take them on a fourhour tour of the main sights for $80. He was the best tour guide you could hope for, with a real passion and enthusiasm for his country. It was Sunday (Mothers’ Day) and he really went out of his way to treat the women.

The ship then sailed for Mystery Island, the southern-most island of the Vanuatu group. The weather had changed to the point where sea conditions were too rough for the ship’s boats to ferry people ashore, so the captain decided to start steaming back to Auckland, which took the next two days and nights.

On board, the group was enjoying fantastic food served by two waiters dedicated to their table who looked after their needs every evening. During the day, the travellers either went to the self-serve buffet or full-service restaurant.

There was a diverse range of entertainment during the day into the evening before dinner, and shows every night after dinner. Solo artists such as Pete the Piano man and Dan, a singer musician who would give Donovan a run for his money. On-board service was terrific, with the “cold ones” never more than a hovering waiter away.

The group thoroughly recommends cruising as the most relaxing way to have a holiday.

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Brad Speight (above) came through to win the

$8000 winner’s cheque, Tanya Sue collected $4500 for second, and Hayden Hape $2000 for third. Paul Hewson (fourth), Nui Kendall (fifth), Rangi Whaitiri (sixth), Krystle Longstaff (seventh), Charlie Hanes (eighth) and Sam Clark (ninth) rounded off the prizewinners.

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PHOTOS: Above: Jockey Matt Cameron talks to a Trackside presenter after winning another race for a Fortuna thoroughbred syndicate.

Right: Darci’s Dream, a Fortuna syndication horse ridden by David Walsh, wins the Canterbury Belle Stakes at the Riccarton racecourse, in Christchurch.

Fortuna makes it easy to race a horse Every horse that thoroughbred syndication company Fortuna Ltd has sent to the races this racing season has greeted the judge.

“It has been a fabulous outcome for our many owners,” says Fortuna principal John Galvin.

“Since August 1, Highly Likely, Sir Darci, Prince Henry, Windborne and Darci’s Dream have all won for us. Three-year-old filly Darci’s Dream also earned valuable “black type” for her owners by winning the Canterbury Belle Stakes at Riccarton.”

Galvin says the philosophy of Fortuna, which he

established in 2007, is to involve as many people as it can in the thrill and excitement of owning a thoroughbred racehorse.

“We want to make it easy for people to be involved and have the confidence to do so. We put a lot of effort into acquiring nicely bred, athletic young horses that have the physical characteristics necessary to be a competitive racehorse.

“Then we have some of the best people in New Zealand, headed up by Matamata trainer Jason Bridgman, preparing and training our horses. We

back that up by having them ridden by leading jockeys, and, finally, we adopt the highest standards of communication and financial transparency with our clients.”

Fortuna also races its horses in Singapore where they are prepared by former New Zealand champion trainer Mark Walker, who is based there.

“The reason we race in Singapore is that the prizemoney is fabulous,” says Galvin.

“Some of our clients want to race horses only in New Zealand so that they can go to the races to

watch them race; others prefer to chase the higher prizemoney in Singapore.

“Many of our owners have a foot in both camps with a share or two in New Zealand- based horses as well as shares in Singapore-based horses.”

Getting involved in a Fortuna syndicate is easy, he says. You can find information on what to do and and how do it on the Fortuna website, www.fortunanz.com. Or you can talk to Fortuna director John Galvin, who is readily available by cell phone 021 921460 or freephone 0800 100667.

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AROUND THE CLUBS: SOUTH ISLAND

Bathurst theme makes a big hit CROMWELL TOWN & COUNTRY Neil McDowall, the new secretary manager of the Cromwell Town & Country Club, says he is putting the needs of members first. A chef by trade, McDowall has spent six years managing the Te Anau Club and says that moving north is definitely warmer (we think he was smiling at the time) A number of initiatives are in the pipeline with aim of ensuring members have a better experience than they have had before at the club, he says.

The Bathurst event at the club was a celebration of the great Bathurst 1000 race. It was done in style with a projector so that everyone could view the race, and share in the food and giveaways (which included a ‘Smart TV’.

The club is also looking at resurrecting it’s spud growing competition in which the heaviest spud is auctioned off for charity.

Neil McDowall says a club member has also suggested a four-wheel-drive rally, which may also be a possibile new event if there is enough support.

“We would also like to involve other local clubs in what we are doing, and an event like that might be the way to do it,” he says.

The Cromwell Town & Country Club has a steady membership of around 1000. Renovation of the toilets and the entrance-way has made the venue more comfortable and modern, he says. There is talk of renovating the kitchen, bar and restaurant areas but nothing has been confirmed and, at this stage, he says it is just in the idea phase.

Set in a winning spot right on the shore of the Kawarau arm of Lake Dunstan, club members enjoy stunning views of the lake.

People can park their boat and come into the club for lunch, or there is an outdoor area where they can relax and enjoy the sun.

The restaurant serves snacks and meals, people you can place a bet on your favourite sport at the club TAB, play a game of darts or pool, or just relax in the comfort of the large lounge and take in the views over the lake and the surrounding vineyards.

“Our aim is to provide a comfortable relaxed and friendly atmosphere where members and guests can kick back and enjoy each others company, ” says Neil McDowall.

The Cromwell Town & Country Club sits on the Kawarau arm of Lake Dunstan (top and right), providing stunning views of the lake. The new entrance to the club is shown at left.

Exciting holiday programme on offer OAMARU CLUB A $2.1 million renovation completed two years ago and an exciting programme of events leading up to Christmas and New Year makes the Oamaru Club a place to be over the holiday season.

The club now has a modern décor to serve the mixed membership of around 2600. Events planned leading into 2015 include a music show on November 28, with music from The Eagles and Queen, the club’s annual children’s Christmas party, and the Christmas cabaret with a live band, The Grizzlies, helping members see in the new year in style.

The club, which is in Severn St, Oamaru, the club provides entertainment, restaurant and bar facilities to its members as well as giving back to the community.

Active sections include snooker, table tennis, indoor and outdoor bowls, cards and darts.

Club facilities include 18 pokie machines and a

full-service TAB. Snooker and pool tables can be used free of charge.

Regular raffle nights are held from 5pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; these include a popular money raffle where members buy a ticket for the chance to win first prize of $100.

Tuesdays and Thursdays see the membership lucky draw with a jackpotting cash prize that can build up to $3000. There is live music every Saturday.

There are two bars – the main bar and in the sports hall, which has capacity for around 400 people; it can be hired for private functions.

A courtesy van is available to pick up and drop off members and guests. The Maxwell’s restaurant is open Thursday to Sunday from 5pm, on Thursdays for lunch, or by special arrangement for group bookings.

Secretary manager Prem Nath says that postrenovations, the club has a light, bright and relaxing atmosphere and is a great place to come day or night.

A light, bright, relaxing renovated club • Maxwell’s Kitchen & Catering Restaurant open Thursday - Sunday • Sky TV Big Screens • 6 Pool & 5 Snooker Tables (free) • TAB Facilities • 1 Courtesy Van • New Years Eve Entertainment “The Grizzlies” Oamaru Club 32 Severn Street, Oamaru Ph 03 434 6163

‘Revitalised’ choice MOTUEKA MEMORIAL RSA The Motueka Memorial RSA is in the process of taking control of its kitchen and restaurant, employing its own chef, and revitalising the menu.

Anatoki salmon, lamb shanks braised in red wine, and lemon and thyme marinated chicken breast with greek salad and home-made fruit chutney are some of what’s on offer.

“Members were asking us for more food options, particularly more healthy options, and we will be seeking to deliver these as well as enhancing the presentation of our food in general,” says club manager Bernee Fransen.

The Buffer Drummond Restaurant is named after the club’s longest serving president.

“He was quite a character and was president for 30 years,” says Bernee. “He made such a contribution to the club it was appropriate to name the restaurant in his memory.”

Chef Robert Harding brings many years of experience in the industry and Bernee says he has developed a “cult following” through his innovative and tasty cuisine.

The new restaurant will offer a blackboard menu plus carvery, buffet, bistro meals and takeaway options. Favourites such as a daily roast of the day, sirloin steak and fish of the day will continue to feature strongly in the new menu. There is RSA also a special menu for kids.

By taking control back of the restaurant, the RSA has also been able to negotiate better deals with suppliers resulting in even more competitively priced meals, says Bernee Fransen..

The restaurant is open seven days and can seat 120 people comfortably, which makes it the largest restaurant in the area, says Bernee. The club has 10 beers on tap as well as a lot of non-alcoholic drink options.

Facilities also include nine gaming machines

The buffer Drummond Restaurant Open 7 days evening meals from 5pm Lunch Fri, Sat, Sun from 11.30am to 1.30pm.

Club open Sun – Thurs. 2.30pm. Fri, Sat 11.30am A friendly bar with 9 different beers on tap, Pool, Snooker, Darts, Sky, Big Screen TV, 9 Gaming Machines. Regular Entertainment.

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Members, guests and affiliated members welcome

MOTUEKA MEMORIAL RSA INC 49 HIGH ST, MOTUEKA

PH/FAX 035289777 Email: motueka.rsa@xtra.co.nz

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Concept plans for the exterior of the Timaru Town & Country Club’s new restaurant. The building project will start in late January and is expected to take just three months to complete.

New restaurant creates stir in Timaru Left: A view of the interior of the planned new restaurant.

TIMARU TOWN & COUNTRY More attention to food has seen the Timaru Town & Country Club increase its turnover and membership base.

“We’ve been doing special food deals – $10 lunches and $15 evening meals – to bring people into the club,” says secretary manager Vince Gardner. “We’ve managed this by negotiating better deals with suppliers. It’s proved a winning formula,” He says revenue across the club has risen as people have been drawn inside the door, led by their stomachs, then choose to use the other services on offer, such as the TAB, gaming machines and the bar.

The club is now planning a new kitchen and restaurant, which Gardner says will help to unify the it – the present facilities are on the second floor.

The second floor will be converted into a function room, and the restaurant and kitchen facilities will be brought downstairs into the heart of the club. Plans have been put together by a local design agency

and the club membership voted unanimously for the renovations to go ahead.

The new restaurant will overlook the golf course

and will include a café. It will be set up to cater to those wanting a quick bite, and will have buffet options for those who want to linger.

The club also plans to widen its drink options i and will include more upmarket wines to cater to new tastes. The new restaurant will be open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and morning and afternoon teas.

The project will start in late January/early February, and is due for completion three months later. The aim is to also draw more young people into the club.

“Food is the predominant reason people go out now,” says Vince Gardner. “Within the club market, people’s tastes are shifting upwards, so we will offer upmarket options as well as the tried and true.

“Members of our club are quite excited about it and the momentum behind it has been huge, and surprised even me.

“It will allow us to cater to a growing market of need for more dining-out options. We are noticing growth as we are offering people what they want.”

satisfies hunger for more food options and the Alec Dawson Trust Lounge. Complete with leather couches, a coffee table, a coffee machine and books, this chill-out zone is seen as a fitting memorial to Alec Dawson who was a long-term member of the club.

Bernee Fransen, who took over as manager last July after various roles in the club for the past 15 years, says the RSA has had a good year, “Growth has been amazing with 20-25 new members each month.”

She says this is partly the result of the club extending its hours – it is now open from 2.30pm10.30pm Sunday to Thursday and 11am-12pm Friday and Saturday. But she also sees the growth as a reflection of the many younger people joining the club as it continues to work on being user-friendly.

The club has reached out to the local community by hosting a group for newcomers to the town where they can meet and share information. A 50-plus walking group also meets at the club.

PHOTOS: Members relax and enjoy the extended opening hours at the Motueka Memorial RSA.

Timaru Town & Country Club 99 Douglas St, Timaru • Ph 03 688 0020

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18 Modern Gaming Machines

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Big Screen TV with Sky

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TAB Self Service Facility

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Fully Air Conditioned Club and Gaming Room

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Raffles Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5pm

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Courtesy Coach operating Thursday, Friday & Saturday

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Open $10 Lunches and & $15 Mains evening meals Every Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sunday or By Arrangement

Affiliated members and guests will receive a warm welcome now and over the holiday period

Relax in pleasant surroundings with picturesque views.

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A R O U N D T H E C LU B S : S T H I S L A N D / S T H W A I K AT O - B AY O F P L E N T Y

Special licences a vexed issue PUTARURU DISTRICT SERVICES Geraldine Town & Country Club member Jeanette Berry gets into the spirit of things at the Abba Tribute show.

Trades night reaches out to locals GERALDINE TOWN & COUNTRY The restaurant at the Geraldine Town & Country Club is getting busier as locals and out-of-town visitors discover the MENU options, Says club manager Katrina McCabe. Juicy burgers with onion rings and Thai green curry – all made from scratch – are firm favourites.

The Maslins on Talbot restaurant reflects the intersection of the two streets where it is located.

The restaurant is open Friday and Saturday from 5pm and for lunch on Sundays.

Big windows provide a light, bright atmosphere and there is seating for up to 40 people. Sliding doors open into the club hall, which can seat 120 people.

The restaurant has a $10 Sunday roast lunch special and gluten-free options are available on request in recognition of the growing need to cater for guests with special dietary requirements.

The club’s main bar area has just been

redecorated, and the club is equipped with nine gaming machines, four free, pool tables, dartboards and a sheltered, outdoor-smoking area.

A courtesy van is provided to help ensure members get home safely.

A “trades night” is coming up in December – it’s an opportunity for local businesses to bring their workers to the club for a night out. Katrina McCabe says it’s a great way for the club to reach out to the local community and to showcase what it has to offer.

With Christmas approaching, the club will hold its annual children’s Christmas party with games and prizes galore; the same evening, there will be entertainment for the adults to celebrate with a live band and supper.

And, of course, the New Year party is sure to be a hit with a live band to see in 2015.

The has 560 members, and continues to grow.

New members are charged a $20 joining fee for the first year.

Sliding doors from the restaurant open the area into the club hall which can seat 120 people.

Geraldine Town & Country Club 190 Talbot Street Phone (03) 693 8713

Sky TV, Gaming Machines, Pools Tables, Dart Boards.

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Friday & Saturday Evenings and Sunday Lunch or by arrangement FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE TO CATER FOR ALL YOUR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Visit the Club and Experience the Warm and Friendly Hospitality.

After four years as vice-president, JoAnn Scheres is enjoying her role as the first woman president of the Putaruru District Services Memorial Club.

“I am in my third year as president and, even though I had the years before that as vice-president, the role of president was a very big step. You had to prove yourself a bit,” she reflects.

She says her style is very hands-on at a dayto-day level; she runs the business side of the club and is catering manager. She’s busy, but says it’s very important to be aware of everything that is happening.”

She describes the club as the hub of the township, which gives it its special character.

“It’s a great venue. There’s no other facility in this town that can accommodate 400 guests. We often have weddings, birthdays and special events, and recently hosted the Better Business awards.

Everything you need for a successful event is here.”

Of concern is the fact it is becoming more difficult and more costly to obtain special licences, which she believes could spell disaster for small to medium clubs.

“With the new government rules to obtain special licences, it’s becoming prohibitive. It makes everything that much harder.”

There are two problems – the cost and the time involved. It is not always possible for clubs to work with the time-frames now demanded by local councils to submit applications.

“I’m determined to get the best value I can for the

application fees we have to pay, but I still resent the fact we work so hard to make a profit and then have to part with, at times, quite substantial amounts.”

Hosting events creates really important streams of income and brings in new people who wouldn’t necessarily visit the club, she says.

“Finding that balance between the club being a members’ club and opening our doors to others is one of the elements I’m very aware of.”

JoAnn would like to see Clubs New Zealand take a leadership role on the issue of special licences at a national level, lobbying for an easier, less expensive and more consistent process for member clubs.

The Putaruru District Services Memorial Club has 537 members. As with many clubs, the core of members who use the facilities regularly is under 50%. These members are the backbone of the club and their contribution is appreciated, she says.

However, many of the less regular members still choose the club as a venue for special events, such as anniversaries.

“We host quite a few businesses for Christmas dinners in the build-up to the festive season and regularly host functions for local groups. I’m very aware that community-based groups often don’t have vast sums of money to pay for venue hire and we don’t charge a fee for many. It’s a way we can support the wider community we operate in.”

The club is open seven days a week with meals available Wednesday through Saturday.

“We’re a friendly, hospitable club doing the best we can in these challenging times. I’m very proud of how hard my staff and the committee work to maintain this.”

Putaruru people like to pull in one direction...a group gets in some tug-of-war practice.

Putaruru District Services Memorial Club Restaurant open Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm Sky TV • Two Big Screens • Juke Box • Gaming Machines Regular Socials • Listed as Motor home Site Snooker • Darts • 8 Ball • Bowls Courtesy Coach Wednesday Evening & for Functions 35 Buckland St, Putaruru • Phone 07 883 8591 • Email pdsmc@xtra.co.nz

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Support and sport opportunities turn RSA decision ROTORUA RSA Training schemes for management and staff, gaming-machine and staffing support, and the opportunity to compete in sports events with other clubs lie behind the Rotorua RSA’s decision to join Clubs New Zealand.

Manager Cathy Donoghue is looking forward to attending Clubs NZ’s club management conference at the Howick Club at the end of November.

The Rotorua RSA was established in 1916 by returned servicemen from World War 1.

“We have a very strong service background from World War, World War 2, Korea, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam, and United Nations peacekeeping missions, but we’re now having to change our focus because we hope we don’t have another big world war,” says Cathy “We’re now more reliant on associate members.

We still have a very strong naval association and women’s section, the air force, merchant navy, and Kings Empire Veterans. These clubs are still here but their members are dwindling as well.”

She says it has always been a communityminded club, and is now working towards building up its family-friendly aspect over the next 18 months.

The Rotorua RSA club is now offering a youth membership. Many locals have taken advantage of this and are enjoying learning how to play snooker,

8 ball, and darts from seasoned players, she says.

Local businesses and social groups are also being offered the opportunity to challenge club members to tournaments in snooker, 8 ball, indoor bowls, golf, dance sports, and darts.

The club has also increased its on-line presence and has made itself more available through social networks with its own Facebook page and website.

One of the major changes this year has been the closure of Robbie’s Restaurant after 13 years; the club took over management of the restaurant on November 5.

Cathy Donoghue says managing the restaurant will open up a new line of business for the club at a time when the local drinking population is dwindling, and people prefer to go out for a good meal in a nice atmosphere.

“Food is the way a lot of people are going these days. And with the new drink-driving laws reducing the permitted blood-alcohol limit, we as hosts have to be more responsible. We’re encouraging people to use our facility and our van to get home. We’ll be able to be more so with the restaurant on our side.”

The club is also managing the catering for functions at the restaurant. It is open for dinner seven nights a week, and lunch six days a week.

“We’re also opening on Christmas day for lunch for anyone who wants to have a good Christmas Day, a good meal, and leave all the mess behind,” says Cathy.

PHOTOS: Local businesses and social groups can now challenge Rotorua RSA in events such as dance sports (above) and quiz nights as well as snooker, golf, indoor bowls and darts.

Birthday bash recalls birth in baker’s back room

The Tauranga Citizens’ Club (Incorporated)

TAURANGA CITIZENS The Tauranga Citizens Club celebrated its 80th birthday on June 10 this year with a party for members who enjoyed discounted meals, music, a birthday cake, and $2000 worth of giveaways on the night.

The idea to form the club was born in a back room of a local bakery by a group of six men. It has resulted in an established facility with more than 5060 members.

Len Crew, Artie Stewart, Jack Hill, Harold Hodge, Herb Long and Bert Riggar met regularly after work for sociable libations at a local hostelry before forming the United Sports Club.

The club’s aim was to encourage and promote sports as well as liaising and scheduling fixtures on the domain and the adjacent Wharepai field.

Membership numbers soon reached 17, with meetings convened in a room inside Woods Bakery next to the recently demolished Masonic Hotel, on The Strand.

The six men soon established a more independent base on McLean St in a former cement-storage, tinshed, previously owned by Guinness Brothers.

In 1946, the club changed its name to the Tauranga Citizens Club. It then moved to on Elizabeth St where facilities consisted of one large upstairs

Tauranga Citizens club, started 80 years ago by six blokes in the back room of a local bakery, now has over 5000 members, restaurant, bistro, TAB, snooker tables, 8 ball tables and gaming machines. room, and a downstairs room for pool, billiards, and snooker.

Lifelong member Betty Stamp says joining the club 38 years ago is the best thing she ever did.

“It has been a safe place where one can go on their own. I had lost touch with all my old friends, but found them all here.”

A full house of financial members and their guests joined in the June 10 celebrations at the club.

Tauranga Citizens now operates an upstairs restaurant, which is open to the public and for functions, a bistro within the club, two bars, a

The Tauranga Citizens’ Club Inc Dance every Wednesday night 7.30pm Dine and Dance every Saturday night A La-Carte Restaurant Wed-Sat from 6pm Bistro downstairs, open for dinner every day of the week, lunches Sun - Sat BIG Screen TV - Sky TV - TAB - Gaming Machines All indoor and outdoor sports

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Regular Events Wednesday Quiz night Thursday Club Raffles Membership Draw

TAB, snooker tables, 8 ball tables, and 18 gaming machines.

The club has enjoyed national and local 8 ball success this year. Jarrad Martin was runner-up in the Citrus singles, and the club’s gun players, Mike Ryan and George Elvin, were runners up in the 2014 Kiwifruit pairs in September, and runners up again at the Clubs New Zealand nationals in Upper Hutt.

The Tauranga Citizens Club manager, Joanna Young, says membership is growing every day, with an average of 10 new members coming in every week.

170 Thirteenth Avenue, PO Box 2251 TAURANGA Phone: 578-7023 Email: office@tgacitz.co.nz Website: www.tgacitz.co.nz

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Cafe: 9am-2pm (Mon - Fri) Restaurant: Under new Management LUNCH 12-2pm (Mon - Sat) DINNER 6-9pm (Seven Days)

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AROUND THE CLUBS: WELLINGTON/WAIRARAPA/HOROWHENUA

Sense of community the key PORIRUA CLUB When a club is experiencing 10% or so growth in membership each year, it speaks volumes about having the right building blocks in place. Such is the case with the Porirua Club.

General manager Lisa Beighton says the key to creating growth has been a shift in philosophy to strive to become the community hub rather than a private members’ club.

“Most of my career has been in clubs and I have come to realise just how important a sense of social responsibility is, and the difference clubs make to not only our members, but our community as a whole.

“We went through a time when the clubroom was being tagged. Our solution came from becoming ‘louder and prouder’ about being a community facility and giving everyone in our area a sense of ownership – this has led to a big drop in issues.”

The stability to nurture growth also comes with low staff turnover – another key ingredient in the club’s happy situation, Lisa says.

“Governance and management in the club is very good. We have really clear delineation in terms of interaction with staff. I remember in my earlier days in this industry how difficult it could be when, as a staff member, you were being instructed what to do by members of governance. That doesn’t happen here.”

At the heart of this healthy separation is a high level of reporting from management to governance, leaving governance secure and “very much in the boardroom”, setting policy and enabling all the staff to do their jobs.

“The board is very good,” says Lisa, “full of sensible people who all have strengths in different areas, and know the ramifications of poor procedures and governance.”

She says the club has a high level of community engagement, which resulting in it winning two

the club and, at the same time, giving back to the community.

“We had a black-and-white ball because some of our members wanted to get dressed up, and we named Women’s Refuge as the benefactor. It wasn’t a ticketed event as such, but if people wanted to reserve a table there was a charge; members also donated prizes to auction and we raised $1500 that went towards wood and food for two houses.”

Lisa, who is responsible for organising the club’s entertainment, says it is “an incredibly supportive environment” – the governance group very much takes the attitude of trying things. She quotes the mechanical bull-riding night as a case in point.

Porirua has also hosted the Clubs New Zealand national euchre tournament this year. Organised largely by the Porirua card adjunct, the event was a huge success and showcased how friendly and welcoming the Porirua Club is, says Lisa.

With a membership of just under 3000, the club looks set to continue to grow and to continue celebrating being very much a part of its community.

We had a black-and-white PHOTOS: (Clockwise from top left). Gigatown Porirua sign; community business awards; Porirua club staff; vice president John Pritchard presents a $1500 cheque to Caroline and Karen from Women’s Refuge. Eve Casagranda, one of the organisers of the Black & White Ball is at right. community business awards for the second year running at the Westpac Porirua Business Excellence Awards. The Porirua Club won both the vibrancy tourism and hospitality award, and mediumbusiness award.

Lisa says the club’s success in winning these awards reflect the level of connectedness

it has forged with its community. Joining the local Chamber of Commerce has squarely put the club among the local business fraternity and created a significant networking environment on which to build relationships and business, she adds.

The club has also succeeded in finding and implementing ways of bringing more people into

ball because some of our members wanted to get dressed up, and we named Women’s Refuge as the benefactor.

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The Ekatahuna Club started as a ‘gentlemen’s club’ in 1906 – the domain of a select few, a place to socialise where no liquor was sold.

The district was a dry area with no liquor licences and it was a serious offence to sell liquor. “Ladies’ nights” were held once or twice a year, with men decked out in formal attire and women in ball gowns.

Fast track nearly 11 decades and, having had a spell as a workingmen’s club, the Eketahuna Club now has a membership of about 130 men and women.

“Women pioneered membership in 1985 and, in fact, the first woman member of the club, Joy Hanson, passed away in November last year, marking another milestone of the club,” says the club’s manager, Elaine Smith.

In 1966 the club was granted its first licence at a cost of $10. The following year, renewal of the licence cost $160, something that one member of the club was so gob-smacked about he took the matter to the local member of Parliament, who. despite agreeing the hike in cost was beyond reasonable. did not do anything to change matters.

These days Elaine Smith celebrates the way the small club has found a way to survive. She puts this down to the amazing level of community commitment to wanting to see the club go on for many years to come.

“Volunteers man the bar and do firewood for the two fires. The kitchen is also all voluntary, while other members have done painting and electrical work.

Being a rural club, we have dairy and sheep farmers as members, and their input into the financial health of the club is enormous through rearing calves each year to bring in another source of income.”

Unlike many chartered clubs, the Ekatahuna Club does not have pokie machines. Elaine says some members comment how nice it is to be in a club without them.

The annual motor-bike ride is supported by local riders as well as others from the Wairarapa, and Manawatu areas, and the South Taranaki Club. The event has been part of club life for nearly a decade.

The 10th Transport army unit, which is based at Linton (near Palmerston North) has been parading in Eketahuna on Anzac Day for the last 23 years. A get-together at the club follows.

“We have many members who have shifted away from the area but who maintain their membership,

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Elvis performer Ben Portsmouth (left), from the United Kingdom, is the latest international act engaged by the Upper Hutt Cossie Club. He is booked for March 14 next year. Meanwhile Australian entertainer Kevin Bloody Wilson (above) will perform at the club on November 29.

Elvis will be in the building UPPER HUTT COSSIE Australian comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson and United Kingdom singer Ben Portsmouth – regarded as the world’s number one Elvis performer – are the latest international acts engaged by Upper Hutt Cossie.

Wilson’s show will be on Saturday, November 29, while Portsmouth, who will be backed by the Roger Fox Big Band, performs on March 14 next year.

“Upper Hutt Cossie will be the only Wellington venue for both of these acts, which gives us the

opportunity to showcase their facilities to the greater Wellington population,” says manager Dean Candy.

The club places huge emphasis on its entertainment calendar and many national and international acts have performed in the last few years...The Searchers, Dragon, Mi-Sex, The Feelers, Hello Sailor, Titanium, Blacklistt, and John Rowles, and numerous tribute shows.

The club has developed a close relationship with PaperPlus and has been the venue for several book launches; the latest was with Robbie Deans.

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Others to have visited the club include Jo Seager, who returns on December 9, Masterchef’s Simon Gault, The Food Truck’s Michael Van De Elzen, and mediums Kevin Cruickshank (over 400 in attendance) and Deb Webber.

“Jo Seager loved the venue and has recommended the club to other writers,” says Dean Candy.

He wants to engage an international act as the showpiece of the 2016 Clubs New Zealand national conference, which will be hosted and staged at Upper Hutt Cossie,

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Ekatahuna club member Monica Sutherland at a euchre competition at the Castlecliff Club, in Wanganui. and whenever they return, they visit their club,” says Elaine. “It is nice that they don’t completely break ties with us.”

There is also the annual snooker, pool, darts and indoor bowls competition between Ekatahuna and the Tararua Club, from Paihiatua.

“We stand up a team of eight to match their

team,” says Elaine. “It’s a great social evening, though underpinning it is a fiercely contested battle.

We were narrowly defeated this year and intend to do our very best to win the competition back.”

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NZ MASTERS GAMES

The NZ Masters Games will celebrate 25 years of competition when the 2015 edition rolls out in Wanganui from January 30 to February 8. The event, which alternates year by year between Wanganui and Dunedin, is firmly established as “the Masters Games in New Zealand, and certainly not one to be missed”, says Wanganui Events Trust chief executive officer Judy Doyle.

The inaugural annual New Zealand Masters Games was held in Wanganui in 1989. The event has grown in scale from 1500 entrants competing across 29 sports to more than 8000 entrants and 67 sports. Next year’s Games will be the biggest yet – nine days, 57 sports, more than 2400 individual events, and a target of 6000 competitors.

Many of the Masters Games events are aimed primarily at having fun with mates and making new friends, says Doyle. You don’t need any experience or equipment. You just roll up and it’s there for you. Watch for the “fun” events on the entry forms.

The intimacy of the city is a notable aspect of Wanganui as a venue. The NZCT Games Village at Springvale Park is within 10 minutes of the main street, and 42 of the 48 venues are within 10 minutes’ drive of the village. Judy Doyle says the sports venues are top quality and the weather is guaranteed to be perfect.

For the first time, a games app is available for the 2015 Games. You can download it to your tablet or phone from the app store or Google play.

Registrations are open.

Visit the website, find the Games on Facebook or phone for a registration book, and browse the multitude of activities in store.

Masters Games a celebration of life Mike Cronin

Close to 6000 entrants will be competing in 57 sports at next year’s New Zealand Masters Games in Wanganui from January 30 to February 8.

A clever man once said: “My aim in life is to die as young as possible…as late as possible.”

This seems to describe the essence of being a “master”. Our bodies may be said to be past their prime and we can no longer expect to be elite or the very best, yet our minds are still as sharp as ever.

Our experience of life has also led us to appreciate better what we have and to revel in every moment – to get the most out of life.

Maybe, as a “master”, we are truly now at our best. And because we will continue to learn until our last days, it could be argued that the best years are still ahead of us.

However, do you recall the freedom of adolescence, the absence of responsibilities, how life was just about you?

While growing up has presented us with new challenges and brought responsibilities, we remember – and maybe even sometimes pine for – the carefree days of our youth.

In the words of Whitney Houston, “Would you like to have one moment in time where you can be free.”

A clever man once said: My aim in life is to die as young as possible ... as late as possible.

Just for that one day, to recapture that freedom of youth.

The Masters presents that moment to feel that way again ... to enjoy a day (or a week) that is just about you.

The carefree environment of a fun-filled Masters combined with the wisdom of experience can make these days the best of our lives, when life can be celebrated for what it is.

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Taking part ‘can make difference in your life’ Mike Cronin Every Games has its own distinct flavour and the 13th New Zealand Masters Games to be held in Wanganui will almost certainly be no exception. So, what have the New Zealand Masters and Olympic games got in common?

Well, all competitors – whether social entrants at the Masters for the fun of it or national sporting heroes at the Olympics in search of a medal – share the thrill of competition and the exhilaration of success.

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for unrivalled joy and satisfaction at achieving their goals.

The Olympics is a wonderful spectacle for many reasons, but most significantly for the way it brings so many people from so many backgrounds together for the common purpose of sports competition based on peace and harmony. In a humble comparison, the NZ Masters seeks to achieve the same outcomes.

By watching or competing at the Olympics, you can share in the buzz of Kiwis taking on the world; by being part of the Masters, you can be part of similar action, and relive the thrill and emotion of Olympic-

style competition by doing it for yourself.

Olympic-style competition can contribute to our lives, and lead us to reflect on the heroics and achievements of all those who have competed at this level. We can follow their example and continue the philosophy of peace and respect for others through honest and healthy competition as we put our differences aside to enjoy one another’s company and experience moments that will stay with us for the rest of our lives.

Yes, becoming part of the Games can make a difference in your life.

Comparisons

Summer NZ Masters Olympics Games

First Games held

1896

1989

No of Games held

30

24

Participants

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6,500

Qualifying

IOC Stds

Age

Countries represented 200

22

Days competition

14

10

Sports

26

57

Events

300

2,400

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Party planned for half-century Sue Russell Next year will be special for Wanganui’s Castlecliff Club as it celebrates its half-century.

Over the weekend of May 23-24, current and past members, employees and guests will have lots of opportunities to socialise and share memories of the club’s history.

Castlecliff Club president Peter Gosnell says the celebrations are eagerly looked forward to, and he and his fellow organisers and hosts plan to do everything they can to give the club the birthday it deserves.

“We will have a luncheon on the Sunday and an informal get-together starting at 11am on the Saturday.

“It’s going to be very nice to catch up with members and employees who all, in their special way, have created the club we have today.”

The Castlecliff Club has a membership of 832 across three membership strata. It offers junior membership for students from age 13 and has a special pensioner category as well.

The club operates from the original purpose-built clubroom in Tennyson St. “We have always been known as a very friendly club that welcomes visitors. When we get this feedback, it is very gratifying because not every club is like this.”

Peter acknowledges that having great staff – some have been with the club for year – really helps cement the culture and the standards it maintains.

“Our bar manager, Donna McKinda, has been with us for more than 30 years while club manager Anita Hodgetts has chalked up eight years in the role.”

Most days of the week there’s activity happening at the club from the various adjuncts. Monday is indoor bowls day and on Tuesday, the club hosts housie. Wednesday is a rest day from scheduled activity, but there’s plenty on offer on Thursday when darts, cue sports and cards are played. On the same day, there’s a ‘senior get together’ in the afternoon where about 40 club members play bowls and darts.

Texas hold’em poker is on the schedule on Friday night.

A downstairs bistro bar has just been developed and it offers meals ranging in price from $14 to $25.

Though the 50th birthday is still some months away, work is well under way on a special commemorative book the club has commissioned.

“The book will give us a wonderful account of the journey of this club,” says Peter. “I’m expecting that many people who attend the club’s anniversary

The annual Christmas party (top) and friendly bar staff (above) will be just some of the attractions for members and former members when the Castlecliff Club celebrates its 50th birthday in Wanganui next May.

It’s going to be very nice to catch up with members and employees who all, in their special way, have created the club we have today.

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‘Pursuit of social recreation’ thrives The Papakura Club was formed in 1939 for “the association of gentlemen in the pursuit of social recreation and relaxation”.

The club’s first home was upstairs in what was commonly known as the Blue Room, on the corner of Elliot and Great South Road where it operated for nearly 20 years. It was there in 1946 that application was made to become an incorporated society.

By the mid-1960s the club had moved to an East St building that was to become the Forge Nightclub; in 1978, Papakura Club Inc built clubrooms at 5 Croskery Rd. Today the club has more than 1000 members, and room for lots more. Membership is $60 a year, $30 for over-60s. The club is open seven days a week 364 days of the year. The Bees Restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm to 9pm serving Thai and a-la-carte meals.

Benefits to club life include an array of activities encouraging members to get involved and enjoy one another’s company. There are 10 sports sections – golf, table tennis, 8 ball, snooker, indoor bowls, outdoor bowls, euchre, darts, fishing, pigeon racing.

Texas hold’em poker is held on Monday evenings, and social table tennis on Monday and Friday afternoons, Housie and trivial pursuit are on alternate Tuesday evenings, and mah jong enthusiasts meet on Thursday afternoons.

The advent of daylight saving saw the start of “barefoot bowls” on Friday evenings when family,

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PAPAKURA CLUB friends or workmates come along for a fun evening.

The only requirement is soft-soled shoes and $4 per player, which is used for prizes.

The outdoor bowls section is looking to boost its numbers and is looking for men and women to join its ranks – all skill levels welcome.

The annual, two-day Papakura Club Wild Buck jubilee fishing tournament, held on October 31 and November 1, attracts fisherman from all over. There are prizes aplenty and all fish caught are auctioned, with proceeds going to Drury Rotary for distributiion to the local community and Totara Hospice.

The Papakura Club books shows for members’ entertainment – Credence Clearwater will be there on December 13 and Rud Stewart on February 27.

The club’s New Year’s Eve theme this year is ‘Rock A Round the Clock’ with the Roger & the Ramjets band. Rock’n’roll classes have started on Sunday evenings to encourage and assist members to rock into the new year.

Papakura Club’s Wild Buck jubilee fishing tournament draws anglers from near and far..

Sunday market a `destination you will want to visit’ Clubs are pretty inventive at getting their locals to come and see what they have to offer. The Onehunga and Districts RSA is hosting a weekly Sunday market (it started on November 2 and will run through to just before Christmas).

It’s an occasion for local artists and craftspeople and sellers of artisan food to show their community what they have to offer.

The promoters say, “You won’t find any cheap $2 stuff here – this is a destination you will want to visit.

If you are after that ‘one off’ gift or simply to take a look at some truly great pieces of work, then this market is the one for you.”

There is a range of social activities on offer at the club, including regular music shows. In fact, there

ONEHUNGA & DISTRICTS RSA seems to be something different happening every day of the week.

In October, for instance, members could take part in RSA league poker, club poker, housie, trivial pursuits, and a Halloween night. Live music is a regular feature, along with raffles, 500 cards, and line dancing.

In November, the big event will be an Elton John and Billy Joel tribute concert, preceded by a smorgasbord dinner in the club’s Orpheus Restaurant. The concert is part of a tour that includes Spain, Las Vegas, Germany, Italy and Egypt.

The Orpheus restaurant is open for lunch and dinner from Thursday to Saturday. The menu shows very reasonable prices, such as scotch fillet and eggs for $16.50, or a chicken burger salad and fries for $10. The kitchen also produces bar snacks.

The lounge bar is the centre of much club activity.

As with most clubs, you can move from there to play darts, snooker on one of the two tables available, pool on one of the six tables, or place a bet with the TAB. The club has a catered function centre available for family occasions such as twenty-firsts or weddings, or business meetings and seminars.

It has its own bar and sound system, and can accommodate 350 people.

Plenty of things to love about RSA: especially at Christmas “What We Love About Auckland“ was the heading of a series of articles that ran in the New Zealand Herald newspaper. For two-thirds of the country’s population the answer may well be, “The fact that we live in Dannevirke (or Westport or Hamilton or somewhere.)”

James Pattullo, secretary-manager of the Glen Eden RSA, reckons that’s because they have tried it at the wrong time of the year.

“People should come at Christmas time,” he reckons. “It’s certainly the best time to come

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GLEN EDEN RSA to Auckland for a holiday. The motorways are deserted.”

That might change a few people’s minds. So might the fact the Glen Eden RSA, like many clubs, sees itself as a community facility, and works hard to provide responsible activity and plenty of fun.

For clubbies, the fact that there are 56 chartered clubs in the greater Auckland area is further incentive to give the city a bit of a look. Like most RSAs, Glen Eden now has few returned services members, and has had to widen its scope.

The club’s outreach into the community includes welfare officers supporting members and their families in need, hospital and retirement home visiting, and transporting members to hospital or doctors’ rooms.

The local stroke club uses the RSA clubrooms regularly, and fundraising events are held there for local families who have members needing help with financing the cost of travel overseas for medical

treatment that is not available in New Zealand.

Last Easter, the club hosted the Interdominion darts competition, an annual event held alternately in New Zealand and Victoria or New South Wales RSLs. A hundred and twenty Australian competitors were among the 200 taking part from Thursday evening to Easter Monday. Accommodation had been jacked up at Lincoln Green Hotel, and the club and other hired vans ferried people between there and the club.

“People really enjoyed it,” says James Pattillo.

“They said we were the smallest club that had hosted it, and that they had the best time because they weren’t miles away from one another.”

Glen Eden’s fishing adjunct headed to Great Barrier Island at the end of October for an annual competition. Rumour has it that because women members have won for the last two years, they will be put on a boat going somewhere hopeless to givr the blokes get a chance.

End-of-year events – such as the bowls club’s dine and dance, the veterans’ lunch, the sports sections’ prizegiving, and of course, the New Year’s Eve party – are being organised.

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RSA aims to be club of choice in fast-growing western suburb NEW LYNN RSA As New Lynn rapidly becomes the hub of West Auckland, the New Lynn RSA is seeking to meet the needs of the growing suburb, says club secretary manager Dale Mays.

Located in the centre of the action opposite Lynn Mall and the new train station, the New Lynn RSA is well situated to play a big part in the area, including catering to families, he says.

“The train station has made a big difference to the RSA with many members taking advantage of the handy transport,” he says.

“Millions of dollars are being poured into New Lynn by central and regional government. The hope is that New Lynn will one day rival places like Newmarket as one of the most prestigious town centres in the Auckland region.”

To cater better to the young families populating the area, the New Lynn RSA now allows children to enter the bar area as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

The RSA also has a ‘snug room’ capable of accommodating around 20 people. This is a separate area within the club, a relaxing place for families to hang out with television, coffee tables, comfy couches and chairs.

The RSA is also taking youth memberships, and its junior section can be joined by teenagers 13 years and older. It’s just another way the RSA is hoping to reach out to the next generation, says Dale Mays.

The club has a full TAB in a separate room off the sports bar with 11 televisions and self-service pod.

Next door is a gaming area with a modern décor.

The upmarket New Lynn RSA’s restaurant has capacity to seat 120 people. An outdoor area allows for al fresco dining. A hall, which holds around 300 people, can be hired for functions.

The RSA will host The Dreams’ Fleetwood Mac tribute tour on December 13 and there will be a prize for the best dressed Stevie Nicks. On New Year’s Eve D’Starlights will belt out hits to herald in 2015.

The train station makes getting to and from the RSA easy, says Dale. The station, the largest New Zealand railway project for several decades, involved a kilometre-long trench being dug through the town centre along the railway corridor allowing trains to pass through the town centre in both directions every 10 minutes without holding up traffic.

Mays has certainly seen the flow-on effects of the project already. The club’s membership stands at 2500 – and more than 500 of them have joined in the past year.

“It is predicted that there will be 10,000 new residents living in New Lynn in the next five years,” says.

“The RSA is modern, but retains the important RSA focus, and we hope to cater to some of these people moving to the area. We aim to be the club of choice in the New Lynn community.”

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Action-packed Christmas HOWICK CLUB Two years after a $1.5-million upgrade of its premises, Howick Club is reaping the benefits with an increase in membership, says general manager Phil Saul.

“We get some really good feedback about the club. People love the new modern look,” he says.

Set in two-hectare grounds, the club offers a country feel set in the midst of the city.

The large grounds also allow the club to offer a wide range of activities on site, including a Big Boys’ Toys day (when the club sets up trucks, boats and hot rods), a children’s farm day (with farm animals brought to the site) and a popular fireworks display.

The fireworks event has been held for more than 20 years and draws thousands of club members and members of the public to the club.

“It’s our way of giving something back to the community as well as letting them know we are here,” says Phil.

He says the Howick Club has something for everyone: “In winter you can relax with a drink in front of an open fire in the lounge bar before being spoilt for choice from the a-la-carte menu of our restaurant. In summer, take a glass of wine and nibbles out to the patio and listen to live jazz. “‘Or you can participate in a range of social sports and activities in the sports bar while you watch live sport on one of the many, big-screen TVs around the room.”

There’s live entertainment every Friday, and regular Friday-night karaoke sessions are held in the sports bar. You can also enjoy a variety of shows in the function area, which can also be hired by members for special occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.”

The club restaurant is capable of seating 240.

The Sunday buffet is crammed with people. Themed evenings include French, Italian and Indian cuisine.

The gaming area has 18 machines (five recently upgraded), a TAB, darts, snooker and pool tables.

Snow day is a big event for the children (above) at the Howick Club, one of the many club activities that keep the staff busy.

An action-packed schedule is planned for the Christmas-New Year period. A children’s Christmas party will involve some large rides (such as roundabouts), food and entertainment, and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus. Phil is expecting thousands at the event.

On Christmas Eve the club will hold a family evening of Christmas carols and on New Year’s Eve,

Black Fire will belt out the hits to see in 2015.

Phil Saul says club membership is increasing steadily – an average of one new member joining each day. The club does not advertise – all new memberships come by word of mouth.

The club’s current membership stands around 4300, drawn mainly from the Howick and Pakuranga areas of Manukau City.

Pop-up café caters for members and travellers A pop-up café is being offered by the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club every weekend to cater for club members, locals and travellers on the popular Glenbrook Vintage Railway.

The café, in the club’s downstairs bar, will flow outside so that customers can enjoy a cuppa, coffee and a bite to eat in the sun if they wish, says club secretary manager Katrina Barnett. It’s a new concept for the club and one she hopes will cater to the needs of the area.

“Around 500-600 people travel on the train each weekend and are deposited right outside the club.

It made sense to offer them refreshments and we hope they will also see what the club is all about,” says Katrina.

She says the train is indicative of the changing face of Waiuku and that the area now has a more upmarket feel.

The club’s Shunters Restaurant was renovated in 2012 and serves a variety of dishes from old favourites such as apple crumble to foreign dishes

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Thursday night is the $20 carvery buffet, which is always popular, says Katrina.

The club provides live entertainment each week, Thursday nights are ever-popular, with local artists performing and a membership draw. Handle Club (where people buy a handle of beer with a tag, and numbers are drawn for prizes during the evening) and karaoke competitions entice members on a Friday night.

Recently the club moved its gaming room downstairs, leaving the upstairs area free to be hired out as a function room.

A wedding for 300 people has already been held

there and as Shunters Restaurant is also situated upstairs catering is a breeze, says Katrina. The club also has a meeting room for hire.

Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club operates a number of sections within the club – euchre, indoor and outdoor bowls, darts, snooker, golf, netball, touch rugby, country music, line dancing, 8 ball, axemens, fishing and punters clubs.

December will see the club busy with various sections and members’ Christmas parties. A masquerade party is planned for New Year’s Eve. The club has around 1450 members after a recent membership drive. Katrina Barnett says membership is increasing as more and more people base themselves in Waiuku and commute to Auckland for work.

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Table tennis cashes in on the bounce from the robot “Some clubs say they have 10 to 20 per cent of their members using their club on a regular basis.

Far more of our members use our club on a regular basis,” says Lynne Smith, secretary manager of Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club.

“I think that’s why we are so successful. We’ve got a very loyal base. We’re not high in numbers, but we’ve got a high membership usage.”

One possible reason for this high usage is the club’s gymnasium.

“It’s a great drawcard. It’s very popular. People join the club to use the gym. Young people especially like it. We are looking to expand it. We always have someone on duty at reception, and gym-users sign in there, then sign out when they’ve finished.”

Other sports are part of the deal – there are 13 sections.

Table tennis is a growing adjunct. After the club hosted the North Island championships at Queen’s Birthday weekend, a table-tennis robot that had been on display was brought to the club for expert or novice players to challenge.

It was so popular the table tennis section adjunct is looking at buying one. Section members have also started coaching children aged from five to 13 at the club.

Snooker is strong too. Each November Papatoetoe hosts an invitation tournament which draws senior-level players from around the country.

Local businesses sponsor a table.

A three-day 50-year club jubilee in April was a great event, Lynne says.

PHOTOS Right: All living and financial foundation members of the Papatoetoe Cossie Club were made life members at the 50-year jubilee.

Lower left: The lineup of living former presidents at the jubilee.

PAPATOETOE COSSIE “All living and financial foundation members were made life members of the club on the Sunday. There were 18 of them. We had a lovely luncheon – it was a special day for them.”

She says the club looks out to its community by making rooms available free for groups, such as Probus and Rotary. Subsidised taxi vouchers are available for members to use so that they can leave their cars at home and come to the club.

There’s a band playing every Saturday night.

Lynne says this is a long-held tradition and well patronised by members who like ballroom dancing.

Other social events include Melbourne Cup Day with the customary dress-ups, and, for the four Saturdays before Christmas, there will be dine-anddances. These are popular with small businesses , which can book a table or two and be part of a larger social event with other firms.

And, guess what? New Year’s Eve is going to be a real knees-up.

It’s a great drawcard.

People join the club to use the gym. Young people especially like it.

Constitution changed in the interests of affordability The Bays Club has changed its constitution to offer more affordable membership options. Club manager Dave Hewitson says the aim is to make the club a community-friendly facility accessible by all.

“Membership fees have been reduced to $50 per year and associate memberships have been abolished, which means everyone who joins is a full member and has a say in the club.

“Other changes allow Gold Card members to automatically qualify for a vet membership, which gives them a full year’s membership for $25.”

Set just metres from the ocean, the Bays Club was renovated in September with new paint, carpets and LED lighting giving what Dave describes as a “very contemporary” appearance.

The club has a lot to offer, he says.

The Tiri View Lounge restaurant opens from Tuesday to Sunday and has specials every day. As an example, every day over-60s can eat an entree, main and dessert for $16.50. Wednesday night is steak night, with $10 rump steaks on offer ,and Thursday night, you can get an entree, main and glass of wine for $22.50.

He says the focus of the restaurant is on fresh,

BAYS CLUB New Zealand ingredients and wholesome meals at affordable prices. The club runs its own kitchen, which gives it control over the food that is offered, he says.

“We can cater our menu to the tastes of the locals. We can cook what our members want.”

Chicken filo pastry, lamb’s fry and bacon and fresh fish are some examples of what’s on the menu.

Dave Hewitson says the large outdoor deck is a popular place for members to enjoy a bite to eat or a drink from the restaurant, café or sports bar.

The club has a raft of events planned in the leadup to the holiday season – including the annual kids’ Christmas party on December 14 and a concert

by New Zealand fiddle player Marian Burns on December 20.

There will also be the usual New Year celebrations.

Then, on January 24, the club will stage a Rod Stewart tribute show featuring Rud Stewart, who is being billed as Europe’s premier Rod Stewart tribute artist.

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Tribute singer Rud Stewart is booked for the Bays Club on January 24. If you want to know if this fellow is the real deal, ask Rachel Hunter, The club has 1700 members and Dave Hewitson says the aim is to increase this by 600.

Members are being encouraged to spread the word, and to join a friend and receive a reward voucher. Membership in general is growing as more and more people latch onto the value and realise the

price advantages of belonging to the club, he says.

“We’re a lot cheaper than most bars for drinks and we have a stunning facility with great views over the Hauraki Gulf. People are realising that the club is the perfect place to hang out if they want to have a good time for a great price.”

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Rewards from restaurant ownership WAIHI BEACH MEMORIAL RSA It has been more than a decade since the Waihi Beach RSA Inc, formerly the Waihi Beach Memorial RSA, moved to its stunning spot high above Waihi Beach. It has flourished in those years.

The club’s secretary-manager, Bill Garth, now is in his sixth year overseeing the busy life of the club, says a significant change that has had a positive spin-off for the club is the decision to take over the running the restaurant.

“Since taking on employment of the staff at the restaurant, we have increased its profit margins from 8 per cent to 21%,” he says.

“That has been huge for the club and has really helped solidify our finances. But, most importantly, we have got complete control of what is served in terms of standard and price.”

He has been in the hospitality industry for 40 years and has seen independent contractors come in “all guns blazing” saying how much they are going to make a difference but ending up cutting back on quality and service.

“Our Gunners’ View restaurant is extremely busy seven days a week now. We’re expecting to cater for more than 400 meals a night over the Christmas period. In an average week, we would do 1000 meals.”

The Waihi Beach RSA has 2500 members and, given that the population of Waihi Beach is 2000, Bill says the club must be doing lots of things right.

Of that membership 104 are returned servicemen, 430 belong to the services section and the remaining near-2000 are “club members”.

“We’ve just changed our associate member status to ‘club member’ because we feel it is more meaningful,” he says.

The club works with five-year development plans

Since taking on employment of the staff at the restaurant, we have increased its profit margins from 8 per cent to 21%.

An annual sports dinner hosted by the Waihi Beach RSA has been a profitable fundraiser for the local rugby club. Dick Tayler has been the host, and guest speakers have included Warren Gatland (above). and Bill is pleased that one of the big boxes – to have a membership of 2500 by 2014 – has been achieved.

He’s looking forward to seeing an upgrade of the outdoor furniture and, eventually, the building of a children’s playground.

“We have to do all we can to attract families.

Facilities like a playground tell families we care about them enjoying themselves and are prepared to invest in helping this happen.”

He doesn’t describe himself as a 9-to-5 manager.: “In this industry you have to work flexible hours. I come and go, and if we’re in for a busy night, I’ll come back later to help out.”

Giving back to the community who so loyally support the club is something he sees as greatly important.

The annual sports dinner is a highly successful fundraiser for the local rugby club. For the last two years, it has been hosted by Dick Tayler, with Colin Meads and Warren Gatland as the guest speakers.

The Waihi’s Got Talent school competition is in its fourth year. First prize of $1000 goes to the winning school, with the individual winner receiving $250.

The club has been nominated for the service business category of the local business awards, and Bill is very proud of this achievement.

The progress the club has made is especially satisfying given that he’s decided to hang up his manager’s hat in February.

“I’ve seen many goals we set achieved, and the next manager will take the club on from here. For me, I always intended to return to Christchurch and I’m very much looking forward to being back in the South Island.”

World War 1 centenary service attracts large crowd Left: The RSA’s 1014 Anzac of the year, Banapa Avatea, speaks at a special World War 1 centenary service held at the Huntly RSA.

HUNTLY RSA Huntly RSA’s history was researched this year by club member Jean Beverland, who put together a presentation for a service held at the club to celebrate the centenary of the start of World War 1.

Huntly RSA secretary/manager Claire Cormack says the service was well attended by more than 100 people. They enjoyed a mix-and-mingle afternoon with some typical World War 1 foods, which were made and brought in by members with recipes from the time.

Many stories were shared by people with family members in the war, and posters were on display with the information Jean Beverland gathered about the men from Huntly who died in the war.

She also unearthed Huntly RSA dates back to early 1918, when John Porteous, known as Jack, was asked to muster as many returned servicemen as possible to hold an Anzac service.

Twenty men turned up to the ceremonial church service at the Presbyterian Church. From this gathering a sub-branch of the Auckland RSA was formed with Jack Porteous as secretary, a position he held for 45 years. The club’s first president was Kenneth Caldwell.

By late 1918 there were 80 members and an effort was made to build clubrooms. Five hundred pounds was raised, but it was not quite enough and

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The RSA continued to be homeless, and in 1944 the club was meeting in the supper room of the Town Hall. By January 1945, it had moved to the old Drill Hall, which, by 1946, was being called the RSA Hall..

The Huntly RSA remains on that site today.

By 1949 the club had 423 members and a start had been made on additions.

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Craft beer goes down a treat Sue Russell For David Ross, manager of the Ruakura Campus Club in Hamilton, the reason he chose to apply for the job was very straightforward.

“The working environment is the most important thing to me. You are dealing with people who want to join the club to be part of a community project.”

The club is run by the members, and it is restricted to members and their guests.

The Ruakura Campus Club is within the bounds of the internationally renowned Ruakura Agriculture Research Centre, home to AgResearch, in Hamilton.

The club’s membership reflects its location – about two-thirds of them work at Ruakura, at the nearby Innovation Park, or at the University of Waikato, just round the corner.

Along with an array of sport and leisure activities, the club caters for the serious and not-so-serious participant alike; with squash, soccer, cricket, tennis, darts, petanque and swimming.

The the club also has a reputation for specialising in supplying craft beers from New Zealand and overseas.

“We have quite a strong following of craft beerdrinkers in our membership and usually have up to different types of beer on tap all the time,” says David. “This has become a real point of difference and a special part of the club culture we have embraced in recent years.”

The club began pouring craft beer through the interest in home-brewing of long-serving member Neil Towers. He recognised there might be a niche market for the club, and it hasn’t looked back.

One of the club’s strengths is that it is not tied to contracts with a specific brewery, which means David Ross can buy craft beers from any source locally or overseas.

“There has become such a strong interest in the craft beers that I think it has possibly been the saving

of the club,” he says. “On a Friday night, 60% of the total sales would be in craft beer. It’s getting a bit like the wine market where there has always been an interest in tasting. Now the same thing applies to beer.”

He acknowledges the situation of the club, serving those working on or near its campus and their families, may well be a factor contributing to the craft-beer success. Members are more likely to be able to afford to buy what’s on offer.

“People expect to be paying more for the beer options we offer, but they also tend to be satisfied after having had one or two handles rather than more, which is often the case with the mainstream brews.”

He has strong feelings on the question of responsible drinking. He believes there should be recognition and financial incentive given to clubs that deliver a historically safe, licensed environment to their patrons.

“If there are a good licensees looking after their patrons properly, then maybe they could get a rebate for the excise duties paid.

“I would have thought there would be a way for good performance to be monitored and measured, and some financial recognition flow back to those clubs working responsibly.”

Along with his management role, David Ross also runs the club café ‘CC’s’ The café offers a wide selection of food during weekdays and the club’s bar does food on Friday evenings.

“It’s always great to see our members use the club for birthdays, weddings and the like,” he says.

“It just reinforces how much this club is a special community belonging to its members.”

The Ruakura Campus Club’s facilities include an outdoor area (top), and an array of sporting activities, including tennis (above), squash, soccer, cricket, petanque, swimming and tennis. The club also has also carved out a reputation for supplying a variety of craft beers (below).

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Surf not the only thing pumping Sue Russell Raglan Club is a vibrant, forward-looking club nestled in the heart of the small North Island westcoast town.

While Raglan’s population settles around 2600 permanent residents, the club has a membership of 1100-plus, boosted by a significant proportion of holiday-makers and bach-owners. This mix of permanent and visiting club members adds to the club’s character.

Club manager Chris Lourie says the club is in good heart. Since taking up the role in February he has focused on initiatives to bring further business and life to the club.

Most significant has been emphasis on hosting entertainment and events, and the results have been well worth the effort, he says.

“To attract bands and for the clubroom to be more user-friendly for events has meant we’ve moved things around a little inside. Not only have we now got a much more professional looking stage area, but the pool, snooker and darts activities are now within easy reach of one another, making it feel a whole lot more social and benefiting the flow.”

Significant energy has also been put into the club’s restaurant, which recently reopened with a new name, Left Hand Break, in keeping with the left-hand break surfing phenomenon that Raglan is famous for. A new chef and staff have been employed.

“We made the deliberate decision to move away from a contract-type arrangement for catering to employed staff,” says Chris. “There are advantages in this change. For one, we’ve got an ability to expect the standards of food and hospitality we think appropriate from the restaurant are consistently delivered, and for the restaurant staff they feel part of the whole operation.”

New to her role as club president, Josie Warren is relishing the challenges that come with leading the club through a time of change.

“We are working very hard on creating a culture of positivity because it hasn’t always been that way. When I’m asked about what my main job is, it is that I go about extending invitations to everyone connected with the club to ‘join us’ on that journey.”

Key to her role has been developing relationships.

“You don’t necessarily have to agree, but it is an important part of my job to gather some understanding of other points of view. I then walk the path where I can take up this information and find common themes and work with them,” Josie says.

Raglan Club has an array of activities on offer: 18 pokie machines, a big-screen TV, TAB pod and screens, competition standard dartboards, snooker and pool tables to name a few.

The club’s doors are open seven days a week to its members, their guests and members from clubs with reciprocal visiting rights, says Chris..

“We’re very happy also to sign in and welcome non-members who may wish to see just what we have to offer, including a lovely green space with picnic tables at the rear of the club, ideal for barbecues and special gatherings.”

You’ll find a warm welcome and for visitors to the town over the busy summer months the club offers the opportunity to rub-shoulders with the locals and maybe find out just where the best fishing spots are..

Above: Raglan Club manager Chris Lourie with president Josie Warren (centre) and bar steward Sarah Smith.

Left: The club’s restaurant has just been reopened with a new chef and staff and a new name – the Left Hand Break named after the famous Raglan surf break.

We are working very hard on creating a culture of positivity, because it hasn’t always been that way.

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A R O U N D T H E C L U B S : H A W K E ’ S B AY- P O V E R T Y B AY

Clubs discuss merger possibility The 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force Association club in Gisborne may not be your busiest club in the town, but it carries a proud history and has a unique culture.

Club manager Bill Allen, who has been in the role for three years, says the club services its community of members well.

“We have about 400 members. Housie is very popular at the moment and Sunday is our club’s day for entertainment. All the club’s around the district have their own entertainment day, which works really well; it means we’re not competing against one another.”

Darts is another big sport played at the club.

The Gisborne Dart Club uses the club’s facilities on Tuesday and Friday evenings.

“It’s not unusual to find 12-14 teams competing at these events,” says Bill.

Gisborne is an area where a lot of seasonal work takes place. This ebb and flow in the life of the workforce is reflected to a degree in the life of the 2nd

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These are tight times for a NZEF Association itself, something Bill says is part of the culture of the club.

“With a segment of our membership is laid off seasonally, it changes how busy we are,” he says.

“But it has always been this way and its part of who we are.”

Anzac Day sees a fair proportion of the Gisborne community in the club’s premises enjoying the hospitality and one another’s company.

The 2nd NZEF Association employs two full-time duty managers and two part-time cleaners, along with Bill who takes care of the office, wages and account management duties. The club has 14 pokie machines.

“These are tight times for a lot of clubs and we’re not complaining at all,” says Bill Allen. “We manage to pay our accounts and we own the building, which has a valuation of $1.4 million.

lot of clubs and we’re not complaining at all.

Discussions are starting between the Gisborne RSA, the Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club and the 2nd NZEF about the possibility of merging.

Bill Allen says the advice and support received from Clubs New Zealand has been very useful in facilitating discussions and pointing out key issues for the clubs to consider.

“That support has been great and, as they have nothing to gain and nothing to hide, they bring an objectivity to the discussions that are helpful. The

trend these days is very much around clubs merging which means there’s a gathering body of experience to draw from.”

The sub-committee formed to look at the viability of merging plans to bring matters to the workingplan stage and then take the concept/proposal to their members for consideration.

“My attitude to the whole issue is that, in my role as manager of one of the clubs, I would be acting negligently if I did not engage in this question. I would be being remiss in my duties.”

Meanwhile, apart from Mondays when the club’s doors are closed, most days a small but loyal core of members will be found inside its walls, enjoying one another’s company and the facilities the club has to offer.

The 2nd NZEF Association clubrooms can be found in Palmerston Rd, Gisborne. As a member of Clubs New Zealand, its doors are open to members, their guests, and members of clubs with reciprocal visiting rights.

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Key to the growing success of Hastings’ National Services Club is entertainment – and plenty of it – says club manager Shelly McGhie.

Since taking up the role over two years ago, she and the entertainment committee have put energy into ringing the changes with a variety of entertainment options for club members.

The club is fully booked up with entertainment gigs to the end of the year and, along with this, its function space is sought-after for private events, including weddings.

“When our members know there is great quality entertainment to look ahead to, it keeps the whole energy level up in the club,” says Shelly.

“Along with that, I’m also keen to make sure that the life of our adjuncts is as vibrant as possible because most of our core members are also members of the adjuncts.”

The club’s adjuncts include golf, snooker, indoor and outdoor bowls, pool, darts, and racing pigeons.

There’s also a wine club that meets monthly and a punters club.

“There seems to always be something happening

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2nd N.Z.E.F Association (Inc) 333 Palmerston Rd | Gisborne | P. 06 867 2871 | E. nzef@xtra.co.nz

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There’s plenty on offer at the Taradale Club as this montage shows

Activities, energy galore A glance at The Taradale Club’s website gives viewers a good perspective of how much activity the club has on offer.

Manager Tony Leathers, who took over in July 2012, says the vast array of adjuncts and activities sits at the heart of the club.

“There is so much on offer at the club. Our members are spoilt for choice,” Tony says.

Membership stands at 1800, though more than 40 years ago the original constitution allowed for a maximum of 500 and a waiting list stood for many years.

The club opened its doors in 1972 and 20 years later, admitted women as members. Fast-forward another 20 years and more than a third of the members are women.

The club’s expansive complex, including the outdoor bowling green, is now valued at more than $2 million.

With a big emphasis on community engagement, the club has reciprocal visiting rights with several other clubs in Hawke’s Bay, including the squash club, bowling clubs affiliated to the Hawke’s Bay Bowling Association, and the Napier City Rovers Football Club.

The Napier City Country Music Club uses the premises on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 1pm–4pm for a music session that is popular with members and guests.

“We even have an arrangement in place for students from the Eastern Institute of Technology to use our facilities as temporary guests,” says Tony.

“It’s an arrangement that works very well.”

TARADALE CLUB

There is so much on offer at the club. Our members are spoilt for choice.

There is plenty on offer in terms of entertainment with most weeks booked well into the beginning of 2015, and for members and guests to enjoy the catering facilities.

Main courses vary between $11 and top of $20.

Tony says the “special lunch options at just $7.50 are excellent value for money”.

With more than 15 adjuncts, including bridge, darts, euchre, fishing, golf, housie, and salsa/ social dancing, there is always activity in the club – something that Tony says really keeps the energy up.

“I think that’s what a club should be all about. For many of our members, it’s the centre of their social lives, and I know it plays an important role in keeping some of them actively engaged and positive.”

The club is open seven days a week, and members from clubs affiliated to Clubs New Zealand and the New Zealand RSA are welcome..

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New retail site provides security The Hornby Working Men’s plays a major role in Christchurch’s Hornby area by providing facilities for community and sports groups and local businesses.

These facilities are on the doorstep at little or no cost.

As well as having a large membership base , the Hornby WMC owns business 2-zoned land that it has developed and leased as part of its investment strategy in retail assets.

The club is building a second retail site to complement its 6000-square-metre development that houses The Warehouse and Briscoes, The new project will create 4000sq m of lettable area and around 170 carparks.

Before the first sod was turned, the club had leased 94 per cent of the floor space. Tenants will include Bed, Bath & Beyond, Baby Factory, Anytime Fitness, Rebel Sport and Toyworld.

This assured, long-term income stream will allow the club to develop and plan strategically.

HORNBY WMC The security provided by the club’s retail assets is being strengthened by a post-earthquake shift of population from the eastern side of Christchurch to the west.

This has seen the Hornby WMC catchment swell as areas such as Wigram, Halswell, Prebbleton, Templeton, West Melton and Rolleston have seen significant population growth.

When the dust settles on new retail development, the club will look within its own four walls for its next investment opportunity.

It will need to ensure it can accommodate what appears to be continued membership growth and ever-increasing demand on bar, dining, meeting and sporting facilities.

The club always welcomes new members, affiliates and their accompanied visitors.

The Cashmere Club will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, April 25 with a dinner, live band and guest speakers.

40th anniversary bash planned Riverview restaurant

Choose from indoor dining or outside dining and enjoy the warm ambience of the roaring fires overlooking the river, with generous portions of scrumptious food enjoyed with a coffee or a glass of wine all served by our friendly staff ensure that our customers return time and time again.

Functions & events

Whether it be a small group or large group, special lunch or dinner, corporate event, product launch or company celebration we can cater for your needs.

Our friendly and professional staff complement our fantastic venue options. Our aim is to provide you with an unforgettable experience while taking pressure off you, the organiser..

40th Aniversary: April 2015

25/26

The Cashmere Club became an Incorporated Society on the 14th February 1969, and officially opened by The Hon T M McGuigan on the 26th

CASHMERE CLUB April 1975, for the purpose of providing sporting, recreational and social facilities for members and guests.

So please join us on Saturday 25th April for a dinner and dance with a live band, guest’s speakers and an all-round fun packed evening. Sunday 26th April fun filled family day out.

Courtesy coach

Now available for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 4pm To book Ph. (0800 227 463 73)

TAB

Full self-service tab

Memorabilia

Any memorabilia or photos would be greatly appreciated to be forwarded onto Don Whyte, Trevor Spriggs or Sam Brighouse.

Work is well advanced on the Hornby Working Men’s Club new 4000 square-metre retail development.

The club had leased 94 per cent of total floor space before the first sod was turned.

HORNBY WORKING MEN’S CLUB Having completed a major $2.5M refurbishment, now is the time to join the Club so you too can experience the fantastic facilities on offer and check out the revitalised Club Bar and Cafe.

Check out our website for upcoming events and shows! Join now to take advantage of one of New Zealand’s finest Clubs.

• • • •

Bar Cafe Restaurant Functions

• • • •

Sports - Games Pokies Gymnasium Courtesy Vans

17 Carmen Road, Hornby Phone (03) 349 9026 M.S.A

Challenge to encourage younger set From page 28 at the club,” she says. “Line dancing has become popular and the Hawke’s Bay Jazz Club is here every Thursday night.”

Plans are in place to give the kitchen/dining room area a full redecoration, something Shelly says will really make a difference to the atmosphere inside.

“That’s a challenge we’re working with at the moment – to encourage younger people to come through our doors and see what we have to offer.

We’re also ‘home-base’ for a lot of tradespeople.”

Minimum age to join the club is 18, however over-16s are welcome to become part of the club by joining an adjunct, which Shelly says is a great way to bring the next generation in.

“By joining the club as a junior member through connection with an adjunct, the young ones meet the

real core of the club and learn about our standards and our culture in a way that is a good grounding for them.”

In total, the club employs 15 full-time and parttime staff. Shelly says the only job she hasn’t done is the cooking.

“We employ our own kitchen staff, and our meals are very good quality. Our $10 specials are really popular and there’s plenty of variety.”

With the club’s annual meeting approaching in November, she reflects that it has been a good year.

She is proud to acknowledge the club’s first woman life member, Melva Malkin, who died this year. Melva was one of the first woman to join the club and was an active member, including some years on the committee.

The club doors are open from 11am to late on Sunday and Monday, and from 10am to late Tuesday to Saturday.

hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz

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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/MAN 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 4012369 Fax: 09 4012370 E-mail: kaikohersa@xtra.co.nz Lat: -35.407789 Long: 173.7971058

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PRESIDENT Eileen Strongman 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

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

1050 mixed

Open seven days form 11am Evening meals Thurs-Sun

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

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

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

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Maggie Lewthwaite

690 mixed

Restaurant 6 days Mon-Sat 5.30-9pm

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

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

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

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Jo Hood

1000 mixed

Open seven days 6-9pm

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

Enjoy your stay in the Bay.

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

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PRESIDENT Graeme Munro

350

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

Open 7 days, gaming machines, TV, Outdoor dining and drinks, Library, Steeped in history

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

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

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

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Louise Ockey

2000 mixed

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

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

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

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

Bays Club 6 Anzac Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland.

Ph: 09 478 8171, Fax 09 478 8177

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Dave Hewitson

1450

Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday Smorgasbord Sunday Night

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

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

Beachlands Chartered Club Wakelin Road Ph: 09 536 6233

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PRESIDENT Danny Powell CLUB MANAGER: Tracy Russell

400

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

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

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

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

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James Pattullo

800

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

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

Karaoke, bands and shows.

Small friendly club which welcomes all affiliated members and guests.

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

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Rachel Burriss

2000

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

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

A warm welcome to affiliated members visiting Henderson.

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

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GENERAL MANAGER: Phil Saul

3700 mixed

Restaurant Open: Wednesday - Sunday Lunch Tuesday - Sunday Dinner

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

Affiliated members most welcome. Handy to Botany Shopping Centre.

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

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PRESIDENT Colin Wilson

450 mixed

Restaurant Dinner Wed-Sat Bar midday - midnight 7 days

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

All affiliated members welcome.

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

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PRESIDENT Judith Daniels

860

Bistro Lunch & Dinner Tues - Saturday

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

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

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

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Patricia Rangi

4500 mixed

Restaurant Open Wednesday to Sunday Evenings Tuesday to Friday for lunch

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

Entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.

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

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

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Steve Andrew

2000 mixed

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

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

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

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

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Dale Mays

1600 mixed

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

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

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

North Shore Cosmopolitan Club 65 Paul Matthews Road, Albany.

Ph: Office 09 415 0360, Bar 09 415 2465

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Jeni Heathwaite

350

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

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

Visitors and new members welcome.

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

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Rona McKenzie

2000 mixed

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

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

A warm welcome to all affiliated members.

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

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Vicki Douglas

1100 mixed

Bistro Tues-Sun Buffet Fri-Sat evenings

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

In the heart of Onehunga Mall.

Otahuhu Workingmens & Cos. Club 101 Atkinson Ave, Otahuhu Ph: 09 276 8672

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Trevor Martin PRESIDENT Grant Goodwin SEC / MAN

2100 mixed

Tues-Sat

Darts, snooker, indoor and outdoor bowls, 8 ball, golf, cricket, diving, fishing, river rafting, table tennis. TAB, Big screen, music every Friday night.

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.

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Stephen L. Walker

1200 mixed

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

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

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

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Lynne Smith

1200

Restaurant open Saturday Bistro open Wed-Sun lunch & dinner

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

New and affiliated members welcome.

Papatoetoe & District RSA Inc. 22 Wallace Road, Papatoetoe Ph/Fax: 09 278 6372 Email: papatoetoersa@xtra.co.nz www.papatoetoersa.wix.com/rsa-papatoetoe Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club 53 Rangitotto Rd, Papatoetoe Ph: 09 278 8109 Email: info@papcossie.co.nz

CLUBS WITH RECIPROCAL VISITING RIGHTS

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

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Michael Moore

1600 mixed

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

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

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

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

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Katrina Barnett

1100 mixed

Thursday-Sunday 6pm-9pm

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

Warm welcome to all affiliate members.

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

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Mike Cassidy

1800

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

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

3 mins from motorway, take Takanini exit from motorway.

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

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PRESIDENT Sid Murfitt Donna Sheehan Sec/Man

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 Rod Gill

1850

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

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

Visitors and new members welcome.

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

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Richard Sheppard

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.

Ohinemuri Club Princes Street, Paeroa 3640.

Phone 07 862 7987 E:ohineclub@gmail.com

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SECRETARY/MANAGER Kristie Taukiri

454

Restaurant open Thurs/Fri/ Sat. Also available for private functions.

Full TAB service, 12 pokies, just had some of the newest installed. Snooker, pool, darts. We have a strong racing focus in the club. Large spacious areas to relax in.

All visitors to Paeroa are very welcome. Paeroa is the “Events Capital” of the Thames Valley.

We host the “Battle of the Streets: motorcycle racing, Highland Games Tattoo, both of these in February, Jazz Festival in September, Wild Food Festival in March just to name a few.

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

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Chris Lourie

1100 mixed

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

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

All affiliated guests most welcome.

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

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David Ross

400

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

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

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

• Members Guests and Affiliated Members welcome.

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

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Bill Lyford

1250 mixed

RSA family restaurant Thurs-Mon Ph 07 871 3564

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

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

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

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PRESIDENT Pam Kenny MANAGER John Grey

600

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

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

Welcome all affiliated members.

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

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SEC / MAN Bill Garth PRESIDENT Ron Munn

2500 mixed

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

Snooker, 8 ball, darts, golf, pentanque, 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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John Bonenkamp PRESIDENT David Oliver MANAGER

1100 mixed

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

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

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

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

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Peter Moss (CEO)

5000

Lunch Mon-Fri Dinner - 7 nights

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

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

Affiliated members and guests warmly welcomed.

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

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Nina Paul

400 mixed

Restaurant Wed-Fri 12-8pm

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

A friendly welcome to all affiliates.

Ohope Chartered Club Ohope Beach Ph: 07 312 5008

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Mike Williams

1100

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

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

We welcome all affiliated members

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

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SEC/MANAGER Tui Howard

800

Restaurant open Friday-Saturday Evenings

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

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

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

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PRESIDENT JoAnn Scheres 027 230 1148

850

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

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

Affiliated guests welcome to relax in warm and friendly atmosphere.

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

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PRESIDENT Pango Putaranui SEC/MAN Dick Hyland

2300

Breakfast, lunch & Dinner 7 days a week

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

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

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

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MANAGER Brian Baker PRESIDENT John McMillan

720 mixed

Dinner Thursday-Sunday Group enquiries outside hours welcome

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

Affiliated members welcome - relax in a park like setting

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

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MANAGER Allan Miller PRESIDENT Greg McIntosh

5400 mixed

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

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

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

A warm welcome to all visiting affiliates.

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

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Karen Katene

1000

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

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

A warm welcome to affiliated members visiting Taupo.

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

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Jess Robson BAR MANAGER

850

Wed-Sunday evening dining Sunday Roast 5.30-9pm

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

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

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

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PRESIDENT Stephen Hawkings MANAGER Joanna Young

4800

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

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

Friendly welcome. Visitors make yourself known.

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

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Andrew Thurlow

1800 mixed

Lunch and Dinner Tuesday - Saturday

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

All affiliated members welcome.

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

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MANAGER Dheeraj Uppunga

300 mixed

Meals available Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. Bar snacks

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

TAB terminal on site.

All affiliated members welcome. Right under Turoa.

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

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Graeme Bowden

1300 mixed

Restaurant and bar meals

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

A Kiwi town welcome awaits you.

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

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PRESIDENT Clive Fredericks

420 mixed

Bistro Formal Dining Wed, Fri & Sat from 6pm

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

All affiliated members welcome.

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

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Allan Jamieson

500

Meals available Thursday-Sunday evenings

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

Enjoy country hospitality at the Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club.

Quota Club Te Kuiti Inc 71 Taupiri Street, Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 8293

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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.

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

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Bill Allan

400 mixed

Bar and counter food

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

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

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

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PRESIDENT Peter Shaw SEC/MAN Joanne Jones

1250 mixed

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

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

All affiliate members welcome.

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

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PRESIDENT Brett Morley Sec MANAGER Debbie Light

4123 mixed

Bistro open for Dinner Tuesday to Saturday Lunch Tuesday to Friday

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

Affiliates and guests most welcome.

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

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Neil Murphy

2500 mixed

7 days for lunch and dinner Snacks available

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

Affiliated visitors welcome in in our refurbished club.

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

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PRESIDENT Ian Ferguson MANAGER Raquel Renall

650 mixed

Restaurant Thurs-Sat

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

Affiliated members and guests are most welcome.

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

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PRESIDENT Craig Murphy

750 mixed

Lunch Thursday & Friday Dinner Thursday-Saturday

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

We welcome all affiliated members.

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

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PRESIDENT Lance Mackie MANAGER Shelley McGhie

700 mixed

Lunch & Dinner Thursday - Sunday

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

A warm welcome to all visiting visiting affiliate members.

Taradale and Districts RSA 158 Gloucester St, Taradale.

Ph: 06 844 4808

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MANAGER Ben Allen PRESIDENT Murray Pilmer

2000

Full dining facilities

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

We welcome all affiliated members.

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

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PRESIDENT Tony Wall MANAGER Tony Leathers

1900 mixed

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

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

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

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

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PRESIDENT Richard Scott MANAGER Quintin Baty

780 mixed

Evening Meals Wed-Sun 5.30pm-8.30pm

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

All affiliated members most welcome.

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

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Anita Hodgetts

1000 mixed

Cliff Bistro Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday

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

All affiliated members & guests welcome to our friendly club.

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

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Lindsay Campbell GENERAL MANAGER

5300 mixed

Seaview Bistro Tues 11am-2.30pm Wed-Sat 11am-2.30pm Dinner 5.30-8.30pm Sun 11am-2.30pm

TAB, Sky Digital, EFTPOS, live bands Friday nights, 18 gaming machines, sea front, outdoor balcony, spacious sports facilities, over 60’s, and recently completed refurbishments.

Make sure you visit - we’re CBD and Seafront!

Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club In the Club Palmerston Complex 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

1400 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, 8 Glass Back Squash, Courts, fitness Gym with the latest gear, 3 outdoor Bowling Rinks, Sunday Dancing, Lounge Bar & Restaurant, Boardroom & Function Rooms.

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

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

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MANAGER Vicki Perry

1500.

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

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

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

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

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Raewyn Mitchell

1300 mixed

Wed-Sun dinners Wed-Sat lunches

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

All affiliated members welcome.

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

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PRESIDENT Royce Turnbridge MANAGER Dennis Dorgan

1700 mixed

Elms Restaurant Wed-Sun from 5.30pm

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

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

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

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Murray Allen

760

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

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

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

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

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PRESIDENT Andrew Kitney MANAGER John Murphy

820

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

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

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

Wanganui 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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David Large

2000+ mixed

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

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

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

WELLINGTON / WAIRARAPA / HOROWHENUA Johnsonville Club 1 Norman Lane, Johnsonville Ph: 04 939 8233, Fax: 04 939 1352 Email: manager@johnsonvilleclub.co.nz www.johnsonvilleclub.co.nz

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MANAGER Richard de Groot

950 mixed

The Balcony Restaurant Wednesday - Sunday Evenings

Snooker, pool, table tennis, indoor bowls, large golf section, gaming machines, TAB, EFTPOS, large screen TV, Sky TV, regular entertainment, twice weekly membership draws, quiz night last Wednesday in month.

We look forward to seeing all affiliated guests.

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

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PRESIDENT Allan Beardsley SEC/MANAGER Rick Durey

1200

Restaurant open Tues, Thur, Fri Sat evenings.

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

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

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

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PRESIDENT Darryl Small MANAGER Graham Dalziel

1300

Bistro open 6 days Tuesday Evening - Saturday Evening

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

A warm welcome to affiliate members.

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

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Bronwyn Coombes

2010

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

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

A special welcome to all affiliated club members.

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

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PRESIDENT Fred Morgan SEC/MAN Steve O’Hara

750

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

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

We welcome all affiliated members when experiencing the Wairarapa.

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

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PRESIDENT Billy Powell MANAGER Don Trevethick

1300

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

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

We welcome all visitors to the Nature Coast.

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

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Aaron Purvey

13000 mixed

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

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

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

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

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Lisa Beighton

1300 mixed

Restaurant Lunch Wed-Sat Dinners Wed - Sun Snacks Available

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

All affiliates most welcome.

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

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SEC/MANAGER Pat Bloxham

1200 mixed

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

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

Affiliated members and guests most welcome.

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

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David Linton

1250

Restaurant Sat-Sun 6pm

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

Your comfort and enjoyment is the goal of our team.

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

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GENERAL MANAGER Paul Mexted

760 mixed

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

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

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

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

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Dean Candy

7400

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

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

Experience our outstanding customer service and friendly environment.

Host of 2016 Clubs NZ AGM Conference

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

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Terry Dalziel

970

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

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

All affiliated members and guests welcome

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

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PRESIDENT Bill Hey MANAGER Kerry Hannah

750 mixed

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

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

All affiliated guests welcome.

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

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PRESIDENT Janine Phipps MANAGER John Hewison JP

1260

Lunch and Dinners Wednesday - Sunday Functions by arrangement

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

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

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

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Lee Davis

9500 mixed

Open 7 days A la carte, Café and Buffet operations

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

All affiliate members welcome to visit our magnificent new club

Nelson Suburban Club 168 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7040 Ph/Fax: 03 548 6815 email:admin@nelsonsuburbanclub.co.nz www.nelsonsuburbanclub.co.nz Join us on facebook

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PRESIDENT Jim Reeves MANAGER Rob Finlayson

6,300

Open 7 days Tosswill’s Buffet Restaurant Dinner Tues-Sun from 5:30pm Lunch Sun from 11:45am Club Café open daily from 10:00am

Bar, Off-License, Cards, pool, snooker, indoor bowls, darts, Fishing, Golf Rock n Roll, Country Music, weekly entertainment, quiz nights, housie Carnival Gaming Lounge with 18 machines, TAB, Sky TV, Courtesy Coaches Raffles. Conference and Seminar facilities with extensive parking available

All affiliate members are welcome to visit our friendly Club and experience our great customer service and modern facilities.

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Bernie Frasen

1270

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

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

New members always welcome we look forward to seeing you.

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

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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Stan Gladstone PRESIDENT

450

Snacks Available

Rock n Roll, boxing, Indoor/bowls, darts, pool, modern gaming machines SKY big screen, EFTPOS, Off-License, Twice weekly members draw, great raffles, entertainment weekly, 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 20, ISSUE 2 - 2014

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

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Brenda Costello

1200

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

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

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

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

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GENERAL MANAGER Daniel Ferguson PRESIDENT Kevin Cole

6500+ members

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

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

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

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

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GENERAL MANAGER Keith Ballantyne

4000 mixed

Club Café open Wednesday Lunch to Sunday Lunch

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

Affiliate members welcome.

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

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Ricky Gilmore

3800 mixed

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

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

Affiliated members, visitors and guests welcome.

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

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PRESIDENT Roger Porterfield VICE PRESIDENT Wullie Riches

500 mixed (includes junior & life members)

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

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

All affiliated members welcome.

Large carpark suitable for motorhomes (not serviced).

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

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Luke Piper

4000

Hatrix Restaurant open 7 days from 5.30pm.

Bistro open 7 days from lunch time.

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

A warm welcome awaits you.

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

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John Mackay

400 mixed (includes junior)

Fri-Sat bistro 5pm-9:30pm

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

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

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

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MANAGER Katrina McCabe SECRETARY/TREASURER Phyllis Prentice

700

Restaurant Fri-Sat evenings Sunday lunch

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

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

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

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Prem Nath

2500

Maxwell Restaurant Thursday-Sunday

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

All affiliate members & their guests welcome.

Timaru South Cosmopolitan Club 44 Browne St, Timaru.

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

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Wayne McBeath MANAGER/TREASURER

440

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

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

All affiliated members welcome at “The Happening Club”.

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

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Vince Gardner SECRETARY MANAGER John Hardie PRESIDENT

2000 mixed

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

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

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

“The Club Of Choice”

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

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Trevor Marshall

820

Friday and Saturday night 6.00pm - 9.30pm

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

A friendly welcome awaits you.

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

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Josie Padget

1200 mixed

Bistro open Thur-Sun

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

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

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

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PRESIDENT Allan Hill MANAGER Dave Clark

500

Restaurant Friday and Saturday dining

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

A warm and friendly Southland welcome to all affiliate members.

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

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SECRETARY/MANAGER Neil McDowell

1000+

Printers Bay Bistro Thurs, Fri, Sat from 5.30pm

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

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

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

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Steve Brinsdon

1940

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

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

Courtesy Coach

We welcome all affiliated members to our club.

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

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SEC/MANAGER David Rance

1275

Bistro Open Thurs - Sunday from 5:30pm

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

All affiliated members and guests welcome.

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

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Lindsay McKenzie PRESIDENT Kevin Gray CLUB MANAGER

3600 mixed

Best in town lunches Monday-Friday dinner Thur-Sun

Bowls, darts, snooker, pool, table tennis, 24 Gaming machines angling, golf, TAB, EFTPOS, entertainment every Saturday. Youth members, subsidise transport Fri and Sat, conference facilities.

We make welcome all affiliate members to our club.

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

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Wendy Gidney

580

Westside Cafe & Restaurant Operating 7 days a week.

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

A big warm welcome awaits you.

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

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Jen MacDonald

650

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

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

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

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

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Catherine Geary

430 mixed

Friday, Saturday 6.00 - 8.30pm

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

A typical friendly Southland welcome awaits you. Family friendly.

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

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PRESIDENT Alison Gibbs MANAGER Mary Climo

900

Bistro open Fri, Sat, Sun 6-9pm

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

Come and enjoy some Fiordland hospitality with magnificent picturesque views.

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

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Relax with us and enjoy being 35-40 mins from the Auckland Airport or downtown but still be in a country town.

5 Minutes drive to Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club.

1 Minute drive to town centre.

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bbq area, playground, garden setting & free wifi A secluded, sunny tranquil complex set in park-like grounds with mature trees. We have 10 clean comfortable well presented ground floor motel units recently refurbished, along with a strong commitment to protect our environment.

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Cornwall Park Motel | 119 Cornwall St | Masterton Reservations: 0508 CORNWALL (26 76 92) Email: info@cornwallparkmotel.co.nz www.cornwallparmotel.co.nz

Paula & Wayne 32a The Esplanade, Westport 7825 email: bullerbridgemotel@xtra.co.nz

0800 500 209

www.bullerbridgemotel.co.nz