COVID-19 Update - 28 January 2021
28 January 2021
This week COVID-19 has edged its way back into the spotlight after a case was recorded in the community in Northland and two further cases have been identified in Auckland.
The latest updates suggest that these cases are linked to the border and that the virus was contracted from within managed isolation facilities. These cases are a stark reminder that we are operating during a global pandemic and that the situation can change within a matter of days.
Investing in Clubs Sports 2021
28 January 2021
In 2018 the Clubs New Zealand Board made a commitment to invest in Clubs New Zealand Sport. Part of that investment has been in securing merchandise for participants, the continuation of prize draws and the ongoing review of Clubs New Zealand Sports.
Based on a review of feedback from host clubs and players we are going to implement some immediate changes to the Clubs New Zealand sports prize draws in 2021. These changes will be monitored throughout the year with a view to introduce a fully revamped Clubs Sport offering ready for 2022.
2021-2023 Nominations for Office results
21 January 2021
Nominations for the 2021-2023 Clubs New Zealand Board closed on Wednesday 20th January. Below you will find the results of the nominations including the details for the ballot that will now be conducted as a result of more than one nomination being received for the Nelson, Marlborough, Buller & West Coast region.
Start 2021 on the right foot
21 January 2021
By now most of you will have been asked “so, what are your New Year’s resolutions?” Typically, they involve “exercising more”, “taking more time for yourself”, or “spending more time with family”. Besides these personal resolutions, the beginning on the year is a great chance to think about the New Year’s resolutions for your club. A resolution after all, is a decision to do something differently to bring about positive change.
Tribulations of Trial Periods
19 January 2021
While the law has been in place for a while, there are still cases working through the Authority where employees who have been employed under a trial period have made successful claims of unjustified dismissal.
ASA releases new Alcohol Advertising and Promotion Code
17 December 2020
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has announced it has adopted a new Alcohol Advertising and Promotion Code (the Code) following a scheduled review of the existing Code for Advertising and Promotion of Alcohol completed by the ASA Codes Committee (the Committee). The new Code is effective from 1 April 2021 for new alcohol advertising and promotion and 1 July 2021 for all alcohol advertising and promotion.
Clubs New Zealand 2021 Conference, AGM + EXPO - Activities and Partners Trips
17 December 2020
The Clubs New Zealand 2021 Conference, AGM and EXPO is going to be packed with activities that will allow delegates and partners to experience Christchurch and its great clubs.
Friday 19th March will feature a club bus tour and race night that delegates and partners can add onto their conference experience. On Sunday 21st March, partners can leave the business end of the Conference & AGM to the delegates and tour Christchurch on the 2021 Partners Trip.
Clubs New Zealand Tournament Dates for 2021
17 December 2020
The 2021 Clubs New Zealand sporting calendar is jam packed and ready to start on February 6th with the South Island Men's Golf Teams Tournament, hosted by Oxford Club.
Once again we have produced a one page easy to print calendar showing all Clubs New Zealand tournaments by month and by sport.
Covering coin slots is unlawful
17 December 2020
The Department of Internal Affairs is aware that some venues are restricting players from inserting $2 coins in gaming machines by covering or taping over the machine coin slot. We view this as tampering with approved gaming equipment.
Clubs New Zealand Christmas Hours and Important Dates 2020/21
15 December 2020
Clubs New Zealand National Office will be closed over the Christmas break from Friday 18th December 2020 through to Tuesday 5th January 2021. As always the National Office team will be available during this period if you have any questions or require assistance.
Clubs New Zealand Family Race Day – Assigning Naming Rights
9 December 2020
We are excited to be starting the 2021 calendar of events with the Clubs New Zealand Family Race Day on Saturday 23rd January at Trentham Racing Course.
This family race day is perfect to pitch up a tent in the sunshine, enjoy a picnic on the lawn and have a flutter on the racing while the kids can run wild on a huge range off FREE activities.
Clubs New Zealand 2020 Sport $2,000 Prezzy Card Winner is....
8 December 2020
The draw to find the winner of the 2020 Clubs New Zealand Sport $2,000 Prezzy Card Voucher was recently conducted and we would like to congratulate this years winner Neil Filer of the Dannevirke Services & Citizens Club
Neil entered the draw by completing the entry form when participating in the Clubs New Zealand 2020 National Trout Fishing Tournament that was recently hosted by the Rotorua Citizens Club.
