THE DIARY April 2017

SOCIAL CALENDARAPRILTuesday 4 Professional & Business Women’s Lunch with Charlotte DevereuxWednesday 5 Young Members’ Breakfast with James & Nick MacAvoy, internet entrepreneurs Bridge for Blokes - every WednesdayThursday 6 Members’ Trip to Connells Bay Downtown Rotary Fundraising Dinner with Peter HillaryTuesday 11 Members’ Lunch with Angela Walker, author of ‘From Battle of Britain Airman to POW Escapee: The Story of Ian Walker RAF’Wednesday 12 Wine tasting series with Dhall & Nash Part II: South AmericaWednesday 19 Members’ Lunch with Professor Michael Corballis ‘The Truth About Language’Friday 21 A Conversation with Michael Bassett QSO, ‘New Zealand’s Prime Ministers’Tuesday 25 Anzac Day BreakfastThursday 27 End of month drinksFriday 28 Game Dinner & Shooting Afternoon at Bracu Family Friday

MAY Tuesday 2 Pink Ribbon BreakfastWednesday 3 Young Members’ BreakfastThursday 4 Insiders Guide to the Auckland Writers FestivalSaturday 6 Members’ Trip to Brick Bay Sculpture WalkTuesday 9 Women’s LunchThursday 11 Wine tasting series with Dhall & Nash Part III: ItalySunday 14 Mother’s Day High TeaFriday 19 Auckland Writers Festival: The Ten (Food) Commandments with Jay RaynerThursday 25 Annual General Meeting End of month drinksFriday 26 Family Friday

JUNEWednesday 7 Blues v Lions pre-match functionFriday 9 Flower Workshop with BlushSaturday 24 All Blacks v Lions pre-match functionThursday 29 NZ Opera presents ‘Carmen’

Connells Bay Sculpture WalkThursday 6 April, 9.00amCatch the ferry over to Waiheke Island and be transported to the stunning Connells Bay, owned by John and Jo Gow. Be awed by their amazing sculpture park and outstanding property as you are taken on a guided tour. After the walk, enjoy a light lunch at Thomas’s Bach before returning to Auckland.$135 per person includes transport on Waiheke, morning tea, sculpture tour & light lunch with a glass of wine.

Members’ Lunch with Angela Walker, author of ‘From Battle of Britain Airman to POW Escapee’Tuesday 11 April, 12.45pmJoin us for a fascinating lunch with Angela Walker, author of ‘From Battle of Britain Airman to POW Escapee - The story of Ian Walker RAF’. This is the Second World War story of a champion cyclist turned airman who lived to tell the tale against almost impossible odds. Ian’s daughter, Angela Walker, has endeavoured to preserve the details of her father’s extraordinary odyssey in full. Her tale circumnavigates the globe, weaving snippets taken from letters and extensive journals kept by her father in order to create a compelling, warm hearted and thrilling account of his war.$45 per person includes lunch with wine.

Anzac Day BreakfastTuesday 25 April, 7.15amFollowing the Dawn Service at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, members and guests are invited back to the Club for a hearty breakfast accompanied by the traditional steaming coffee laced with rum. Generously co-sponsored by the Officers’ Club, we look forward to seeing young and old come together for this special day of commemoration.$29.50 per person includes breakfast and coffee.

A Conversation with Michael Bassett QSO, author of ‘New Zealand’s Prime Ministers - From Dick Seddon to John Key’Friday 21 April, 7.15amJoin us for a members’ breakfast with writer Michael Bassett, New Zealand’s best known political historian. Having been close to government for more than 50 years and in parliament with 11 Prime Ministers, Michael offers a very unique perspective. His latest book is the product of decades of appreciative and insightful observation and offers a timely and incisive appraisal of our 24 former leaders. Given the upcoming election in September, this breakfast is sure to provide some riveting discussion. $25 per person includes breakfast, tea and coffee

Congratulations Bo and ThazinThe Committee and management team would like to extend a huge congratulations to Bo and his new wife Thazin who were married in early January. We wish them all the best for a wonderful future together and hope members will take the opportunity to congratulate Bo when next in the Club.

Thank you to Bo for sharing this stunning photo taken on their special day.

President’s LetterAlthough summer is winding down there is no slowing down of activities taking place at the Club.

The last part of March saw 180 members and guests attend a breakfast to be updated on the America’s Cup and to assist fundraising for the Red Bull America’s Cup NZL Sailing Team

who will be competing in Bermuda immediately prior to the Cup. We were fortunate to have Emirates Team New Zealand Skipper Glenn Ashby, helmsman Peter Burling and technical director Dan Bernasconi join Peter Lester in a fascinating conversation. During the breakfast $13,000 was raised to assist the youth team.

In the same week a large number of Adele fans took advantage of pre-concert entertainment at the Club and transfers to Mt Smart Stadium and back for each of her three concerts. A smaller group of Northern Club “Beliebers” had gone to the same venue not long before to see Justin Bieber.

This April Diary has more events for your interest. Of particular note is the Officers’ Club sponsored Anzac Day breakfast following the dawn ceremony at the Cenotaph at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. All members of the Northern Club and their guests are warmly invited.

Applications to join the Club continue to be strong. Recent new members or current nominees range from several in their early twenties to Chief Executives of leading New Zealand companies,

Northern Club Racing SyndicateBelle Du NordThe Northern Club Racing Syndicate scored a notable win with their 2 year old filly Belle du Nord at her 3rd start at Trentham in the 2 year old Premier race in March. She produced a powerful finishing sprint winning by almost 4 lengths in a fast time. Another thrill was seeing Lisa Allpress, the jockey, in the Northern Club colours (you may recognise them in the club tie) on Trackside TV and speaking so enthusiastically about the horse when she won. An earlier Northern Club Syndicate raced her dam, Bankside Belle with considerable success. Bankside Belle won 8 races and was always a game trier. She was later sold as a broodmare proposition. Her first foal What Choux Want was a successful 2 year old.

Former Club President and founder of the Northern Club Racing Syndicates, Sir David Williams saw her next foal for sale at Karaka in January 2016. He asked member and bloodstock agent Michael Otto to inspect and bid on the Reliable Man filly. 20 members then formed the new syndicate within 36 hours!

Trainer, Emmalee Browne is now focused on Group 1 race, the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes at Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North on 1 April.

as well as New Zealanders living in Washington DC and London. Almost all have described how they have enjoyed being invited to the Club on previous occasions by family members, friends or business contacts.

For those interested in progress on the Bankside Street Extension Project, the Committee has established a Project Control Group which meets regularly to oversee the project.

The resource consent application is with the Auckland Council for processing and the working drawings are being prepared to allow us to seek a building consent. Negotiations are taking place right now with two selected contractors and we expect to announce the preferred contractor before the Annual General Meeting in May. Physical work on the site will hopefully occur around late July, depending on the Council processing time for the building consent.

Well before construction commences we will update members on alternative travel and parking options. This is for any users of the Bankside Street car park, as it will not be available while construction is taking place. The Princes Street car park will remain operational.

Enjoy using your Club this month and I wish you and your families a happy Easter.

Derek Nolan QCPresident

Members’ Lunch with Prof. Michael Corballis ‘The Truth About Language’Wednesday 19 April, 12.45pmWhile birds chirp and monkeys chatter, only humans possess the ability to tell stories and offer explanations, to explain and persuade, to baffle – the extraordinary power that we call language. How come? Where did language come from? In this book, Michael Corballis takes on what has been called the hardest problem in science. From God to Noam Chomsky, many have suggested that language arose suddenly in a way that cannot be explained through ordinary evolutionary processes. Corballis argues otherwise. An internationally renowned, award winning psychologist and author of eleven books, Michael’s fields of study include cognitive neuroscience, visual perception, visual imagery, attention, memory and the evolution of language. $45 per person includes two-course lunch with wine.

Pink Ribbon BreakfastTuesday 2 May, 7.15amTragically, one in every nine New Zealand women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime. Statistics like these highlight how important the work of The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation is through education, awareness and their support of those affected. Join us for a spectacular Pink Ribbon Breakfast - last year was a sell out! Hear Dr Erica Whineray-Kelly speaking on breast health and be energised and inspired by a fast paced Q&A panel with Kathryn Wilson and two other terrific ladies. There will be goody bags, mystery envelopes and exciting auction items all fundraising for the Breast Cancer Foundation. Gather family, friends, and colleagues and spend a fabulous morning with those ladies special to you.$45 per person includes breakfast and $15 donation to the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

Annual Game DinnerFriday 28 April, 7.00pmA long standing tradition here at the Club, the Annual Game Dinner celebrates the start of the cooler months with a unique three-course dinner. Chef will be designing a stunning menu showcasing the finest game. In the past the menu has included pheasant, trout and even kangaroo.$95.50 per person includes three-course dinner with wine.

Clay Bird Shooting AfternoonFriday 28 April, 2.00pmFor those planning to attend the Annual Game Dinner, we have the perfect opportunity to spend an afternoon at Bracu to get your eye in before opening weekend. Even if you are not a seasoned shooter, there will be the chance to shoot at the less challenging lake house stand (suitable for first time shooters) and for those who want to test their skill, the high pheasant stand. At the end of the afternoon, everyone will come together for a final shootout competition. The package includes tasting platters and drinks at Bracu, along with a ticket to the Game Dinner. Numbers are very limited so make sure you get in early and secure your spot on the shoot!$260 per person includes return transport to Bracu, shooting afternoon and ticket to the Annual Game Dinner

Tasting Series with Dhall & NashPart II: South AmericaWednesday 12 April, 6.30pmThe second tasting in this three part series takes us to South America, more specifically Argentina and Chile. Taste six wines; two white, a rosé and three red varieties, all of exceptional quality and outstanding value for money. Regardless of your level of knowledge, all wine lovers are welcome to attend what promises to be an entertaining, fun and informative evening.$35 per person includes canapésPart III: Italy - Thursday 11 May, 6.30pm

Professional & Business Women’s Lunch with Charlotte DevereuxTuesday 4 April, 12.45pmGlobal trend setter and highly successful founder of EGG maternity wear, The Devereux Boutique Hotel and most recently the launch of Girl Undiscovered, a natural skin care range, Charlotte shares her inspirational journey from lean start ups to bigger business ventures. Having followed in the footsteps of her entrepreneurial mother (founder of fragrance company, Les Floralies) Charlotte will also share how her mother has been the inspiration behind her success and her commitment to helping others in their prevention and caring of Alzheimer’s through her new blog, beautifulmindnz.com.$27.50 per person

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

NOMINEESMs Melissa Broadbent

Mr Grant PatersonMiss Emma Mellow

Mr Darius MistryMr Jim Hight

Ms Angela Agrella

Mr Terrence DunnMr Peter McBride

Mr Christopher Coyte

DEATHSIt is with sadness we record the death of Mr J W Cropper and Mr P F Brockway

MARCH MEMBERS’ EVENTS

Oyster & Champagne Evening

Auckland Writers FestivalAn Insider’s GuideThursday 4 May, 6.00pmJoin Anne O’Brien, Director of the Auckland Writers Festival (16-21 May) for an insider’s guide to the largest literary event in New Zealand. Find out which events are a must do before they sell out!$16.50 per person includes glass of bubbles & Festival programme

The Ten (Food) Commandments with Jay RaynerFriday 19 May, 6.30pmVoted the most influential food & drink journalist in Britain, be guided by Masterchef judge Jay Rayner in an audio-visual trek to the edible promised land. His live show, based on his book The Ten (Food) Commandments, combines reportage and anecdotes with recipes. $115 per person includes two-course dinner with wine, return transport to Aotea Centre & premium tickets

Mother’s Day High TeaSunday 14 May, 3.00 - 5.00pmThe Club will be opening its doors on Sunday 14 May for a very special Mother’s Day High Tea. Set in the stunning Members’ Dining Room, enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival before an exquisite array of delectable high tea treats prepared by our talented Pastry Chef Ani.$49.50 per adult and $37.50 per child between 4 and 16 years of age.

Martini Masterclass for Ladies America’s Cup Breakfast with Emirates Team New ZealandRed Bull Youth America’s Cup NZL Sailing Team Dan Bernasconi, Glenn Ashby & Peter Burling

Cricket Dinner in support of the NZCPA Personal Development ProgrammeTom Latham, Tim Southee and Jeremy Wells with members of the NZCPA Board and Staff MC Jeremy Wells, former & current Blackcaps Dan Vettori, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson & Tom Latham