Area Meeting - South Island

19 August 2026

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming South Island Area meeting, taking place on from 1pm on Wednesday 19 until midday on Thursday 20 August at the Papanui Club.

Hosted by:
Area Board Members Maurice (Bones), Neil, Graeme (Ginger) & Clubs New Zealand.

This is a valuable opportunity for club executives and managers to step away from the daily grind, catch up, learn new things and share ideas. The meeting will include an update from Clubs New Zealand, club updates from those in attendance, and time for open questions and discussion. This is your chance to connect with like-minded peers, strengthen networks, and stay informed about what’s happening both locally and nationally across the club sector.

With less than 10 South Island clubs attending the recent Clubs New Zealand Conference & AGM, the board members have recognised the need for a more local opportunity, particularly for smaller rural clubs.

Agenda Highlights:

Update from the Board room
Update from Clubs New Zealand President Terry Ray
Tax implications - Andrew Keys from Ashton Wheelers
The question of "on licence"
Update on Clubs New Zealand Training
Getting the best $ from your gaming operations
Member Engagement - Rebecca Kinrad
Layout design and utilisation of space on a shoestring - RM Design
The 3 F's in Hospitality - Lion Breweries
It's not all doom and gloom, learning from success (Club examples)...What has fueled the change
The Question of Solar