THE DIARY July 2017

SOCIAL CALENDAR

JULYSat 8 All Blacks v Lions pre-match & screeningTues 11 Professional & Business Women’s Lunch Winter Lecture: Linda Yang, ‘The History of Still Life Painting’Fri 14 Bastille Day Parisian Night MarketThurs 20 Northern Club Golf Day at Windross FarmFri 21 WW100 DinnerTues 25 Winter Lecture: Stephen Hoadley, ‘New Zealand, Britain & Europe. The Politics of Trade Negotiations’Thurs 27 Wine Dinner with Te Motu Vineyard, Waiheke

AUGUSTFri 4 Trip to Sculptureum Sculpture Park, MatakanaTues 8 Winter Lecture: Dr Francis Hunter, ‘Cancer - What is it, where does it come from and will we ever beat it?’Fri 11 Truffle Dinner

Tues 15 Winter Lecture: Dr Emilio Garcia, ‘Sustainability

and Resilience in the Built Environment’ Tues 22 Winter Lecture: Dr Antonio Fernando, ‘Secret to Happiness?’Fri 25 Auckland Theatre Company ‘Nell Gwynn’

SEPTEMBERFri 1 Members’ Breakfast with Hon. Paula Bennett

Royal NZ Ballet presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Club BYO Dinner

Wed 6 Winter Lecture: Elizabeth Peterson,

‘Failure: Something to be avoided or embraced?

Sat 16 All Blacks v. South Africa pre-matchThurs 21 Auckland Theatre Company ‘Last Legs’ Wine Dinner with Judy Fowler of Puriri Hills

Northern Club Golf Day at Windross FarmThursday 20 July, 11am

The Club golf tournament is back and bragging rights are on the line! The coach will depart the Club at 11am (the transport can swing by RAGC to pick up clubs) for a midday tee time at Windross Farm. There will be prizes for best ball, longest drive and nearest the pin which will be awarded at the 19th hole drinks. Finish off a fantastic day with dinner in the Members’ Dining Room upon your return.$188.50 includes return transport, green fees, 19th hole drinks and dinner with wine.Package excluding transport is available. Please let us know if you would prefer to make your own way to and from the course.

We would love to hear from you!

Access to fantastic speakers and exclusive experiences is an important

benefit of membership here at the Northern Club.

If you have any suggestions regarding club events or speakers you would like to hear from, please do not hesitate to send them through to ashleigh@northernclub.co.nz

Truffle DinnerFriday 11 August, 7.00pm

A unique experience you are unlikely to find elsewhere. To celebrate the new season, we have designed a stunning five-course dinner showcasing the very best NZ truffles. Gavin from Amuri Truffiere, North Canterbury will share a fascinating insight into the journey of how these world-class delicacies are grown. The exquisite menu includes truffle salted popcorn, seared NZ Scallops with truffle foam, and truffle brie. Early bookings are essential as the truffles will be harvested especially for our special event.$135 per person includes five-course dinner with wine to match

Bastille Day Parisian Night MarketFriday 14 July, 6.00pm - 9.00pm

Celebrate all things French in commemoration of the fall of Bastille in 1789. Experience a true ‘Taste of France’ and enjoy the bustle and festivity of our very own Parisian night market. There will be exceptional French food, the opportunity to taste from a selection of over 30 stunning French wines along with lively entertainment. We’ve enlisted the help of some amazing French vendors to share their passion for their native delicacies! Embrace the French National Day and invite friends and family for an evening of wine, cheese and even escargot. Following the market, we will have a special rustic French menu in the Members’ Dining Room for those who would like to continue the frivolity.$79.50 per person includes substantial French finger food and wine tastings

R E L A X , N E T W O R K & B E E N T E R T A I N E D

Clay target shooting afternoon with Beretta at Bracu

Floral Workshop in partnership with Blush Parnell

Australian Governor General Visits the Northern Club

We were honoured to have His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia

visit the Club on June 2. Sir Peter attended a breakfast organised by the Trans-Tasman Business Circle and co-hosted by the Australian Trade

Commission and the Australian High Commission.

From L to R: Mr John Brand, Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, His Excellency the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia,

Northern Club President Derek Nolan QC, The High Commissioner of Australia, His Excellency Mr Peter Woolcott AO

AROUND THE CLUB

Have you seen our breakfast menu?

Available in Bankside from 7.15am Mon-Fri

Save the date!Club BYO DinnerFriday 1 September, 7.00pm

Dust off that gem you’ve been hiding in your cellar because we have the perfect excuse to finally enjoy it! Join us for a fabulous meal accompanied by your own wine and be entertained by wine expert Brett Newell’s extensive wine knowledge and commentary.$65 per person includes three-course dinner with an aperitif

WW100 DinnerFriday 21 July, 7.00pm

This year’s WW100 dinner is in commemoration of the exploits of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade in the Sinai and Palestine. Terry Kinloch, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the NZ Army, member of the New Zealand Order of Merit and author of ‘Devils on Horses’, will be the guest speaker for the evening. $98 per person includes pre-dinner drinks & canapés, three course dinner with wine and port. Dress is Mess Kit with medals or black tie/lounge suit.

WINTER LECTURE SERIES

11‘History of Still Life Painting’Linda YangProfessional Teaching Fellow in Art History at the University of Auckland

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‘New Zealand, Britain and Europe: The Politics of Trade Negotiations’

Stephen HoadleyAssociate Professor of Politics and

International Relations at the University of Auckland

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‘Cancer – What is it, where does it come from and will we ever beat it?’Dr Francis Hunter

Research Fellow at the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre, University of Auckland

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‘Secret to Happiness?’Dr Antonio FernandoPsychiatrist and senior lecturer in Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland

Wine Dinner with Te Motu Vineyard, WaihekeThursday 27 July, 7.00pm

Established in 1988, Te Motu is one of the oldest wineries on Waiheke Island, nestled in the Onetangi Valley. The vision at Te Motu is simple: to produce wines that express the unique terroir of Onetangi Valley and continue to evolve and improve with age. Engage with General Manager, Craig Binns and Sam Dunleavy, 3rd generation of the founding family as they speak to the wines over the course of the exclusive evening.$120 per person includes pre dinner drinks, four-course dinner and wines

Sculptureum Sculpture Park, MatakanaFriday 4 August, 9.30am

Opened only in April, Sculptureum is a magical project that has been 12 years in the making for Anthony and Sandra Grant. Discover art-filled gardens, animals and galleries, created to amuse, inspire and stimulate visitors. After exploring the various galleries and gardens, enjoy lunch in Sculptureum’s restaurant Rothko.$120 per person includes return transport, entrance to sculpture park & lunch with a glass of wine at Rothko. Package excluding transport available. Please let us know if you would prefer to take your own car.

All Blacks v Lions on the big screen!Saturday 8 JulyFrom 6.30pm

With the Lions Tour well underway, get into the supporters’ spirit and come along to watch the game in the Wintergarden. The atmosphere and dress code is casual and guests are most welcome!$75 per person includes rugby supper and drinks. Bookings essential.

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‘Failure: something to be avoided or embraced?’

Elizabeth PetersonSenior Lecturer in Psychology at the

University of Auckland

15‘Sustainability and Resilience in the Built Environment’Dr Emilio GarciaLecturer in Sustainability at the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland

THE NORTHERN CLUB

19 Princes Street, Auckland 1010 | PO Box 4291 Auckland 1140, New Zealand | Phone +64 9 379 4755 thenorthernclubnz | | www.northernclub.co.nz

Members’ Events: cathy@northernclub.co.nz Reservations: anita@northernclub.co.nz Communications: ashleigh@northernclub.co.nz

NomineesMr Michael Cameron

Mr John GilbertMrs Margot LeighMr Remi Galasso

Mr Luke BalmforthMr Andrew Grant

Mr Brian Stevenson ONZMMr Simon SpeightMr Andrew Stone

Mr Nicholas GlanfieldMs Beth O’Loughlin

DeathsIt is with great sadness we record

the deaths of

Mr A W Giles JnrMember since 2000

Mr R Cooper CNZMMember since 1990

Mr M L Weaver Member since 1999

Mr R C FyfeMember since 1979

Lt Col R A Cooper ED JPMember since 2007

Mr A J WadamsMember since 1992

President’s LetterWhat a wonderful June we had in New Zealand and at the Club.After a visit to the Club earlier in the year from Emirates Team New Zealand, we joined everyone else in cheering them along and being enthralled by the spectacle in Bermuda. I don’t think I have ever felt so nervous as watching those races against Oracle and I was just one of millions of TV viewers, let alone anyone connected to the team. How proud they made us as a country when they won the Cup.

Club members have also enjoyed the British and Irish Lions Tour. With the team based at the Pullman Hotel opposite we have all seen the fleet of Lions emblazoned Land Rovers and buses parked opposite the Clubhouse. Large numbers of members and guests attended the Club for the Blues mid-week game and for the first test - either going on to Eden Park afterwards or watching the games on the big

screen in the Wintergarden. Similar events are planned for the next two tests.

While there may have been more media attention given to a couple of Aussie skippers in Bermuda, it was a great honour to host the Australian Governor-General, the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), at the Club on his first official visit to New Zealand. Sir Peter, who was attending a breakfast organised by the Trans-Tasman Business Circle and co-hosted by the Australian Trade Commission and the Australian High Commission, was an entertaining and interesting speaker. It was a privilege to meet such a great Australian.

Anyone who has been at the Club house recently will know how busy it has been with so many other activities as well. As an example, in the space of just three days during June I attended the AGM of the Northern Club Racing Syndicate followed by an enjoyable dinner for members with the trainers of our filly, Belle du Nord, Emmalee and David Browne; an informative lunch given by Club member the Hon Murray McCully who spoke about the eight year period in which he served as our Minister of Foreign Affairs; I was kindly invited as a guest of “Table One” for lunch in the Members Dining Room and it was an honour to have present member Barrie Hopkins who is nearly “90 not out”, to use a cricket term; and finishing with the successful Tequila Extravaganza evening hosted by the humorous and knowledgeable Mattie Bradley, of which some attendees may have little recollection!May I close by congratulating those Club members recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in New Zealand and in the United Kingdom and those recently appointed as Queen’s Counsel.

Derek Nolan QCPresident

Queen’s Birthday Honours 2017

Dame Julie Claire Molloy Christie, DNZMDames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to governance and the television industry.

Mr Roy James Austin, CNZMCompanion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to children’s health and the community.

Mr Angus Lindsay Fergusson, CNZMCompanion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to governance.

Dr Julie Katherine Maxton, CBECommander of the Order of the British Empire for services to science, law and education.

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w? Parking at the Club is for members only, whilst utilising the club’s facilities. Due

to the limited number of car parks available, parking access privileges do not extend to spouses or partners of members.

if you need a quiet space to read, work or make a call, the Business Centre on the

second floor is the place to go. If you would like a coffee, water or other beverage just call down to reception and we will have it delivered up to you while you work.

Reciprocal club accommodation bookings should be made directly with the

destination club. Once you have confirmed the dates of your stay, Anita our Reservations Manager can then provide a letter of introduction.

We are very sad to record the death of Lorna who was a special part of the housekeeping team here at the Club from 1990 to 2012.

Award of Queen’s CounselMr Andrew Barker QC Mr Simon Mount QC Mr Adam Ross QC