News
Here you will find news articles and updates relevant to the club industry. Please note that circulars are only visible to club representatives that are logged into the Clubs New Zealand website.
Get prepared for Easter and ANZAC day - Trading Hours Employee Entitlements
31 March 2023
Good Friday is kicking off the Easter and ANZAC Day public holidays for 2023 on Friday 7th April. With these holidays, there is always some confusion around the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and how it applies to trading hours for Club Licences and employee entitlements.
Clubs New Zealand 2023 Conference, AGM & EXPO - WRAP UP
23 March 2023
The Clubs New Zealand 2023 Conference, AGM & EXPO was held from the 16th through to the 19th of March hosted by the Hornby Club. The Clubs New Zealand Conference, and & EXPO gives clubs from right across New Zealand the opportunity to come together, enjoy each other’s company and learn about fantastic opportunities, new ideas and more.
We would like to thank everyone who attended conference this year and we would like to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to the Hornby Club for being fantastic hosts. The entire Hornby Club team went above and beyond to make sure delegates and guests were welcome and we cannot thank them enough.
Be wary of phishing emails
21 March 2023
Circular 23-018
Get ready for the Clubs New Zealand 2023 Conference, AGM + EXPO
13 March 2023
Clubs New Zealand along with the Hornby Club are all set for the Clubs New Zealand 2023 Conference, AGM and EXPO and look forward to welcoming delegates in just a few days time.
Registrations will open from 11.00am, Thursday 16th March at the Hornby Club. As always the National Office team will be on hand throughout the event to get you registered and answer your questions.
MEDIA RELEASE: Clubs New Zealand introduces its model constitution to support members transition to the Incorporated Societies Act 2022
6 March 2023
Clubs New Zealand is proud to introduce the Clubs New Zealand model constitution to ensure that its member clubs are supported and prepared ahead of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 reregistration period later this year.
"For our members to maintain their incorporated status they will need to reregister under the new Act, and that involves ensuring that their constitutions meet the new requirements, says Chief Executive, Larry Graham.
Update from the Club Managers Group
1 March 2023
Circular 23-013
Watties x Clubs New Zealand Burger Promotion Winners
28 February 2023
Circular 23-012
Clubs New Zealand Cyclone Relief Fund
24 February 2023
Clubs across New Zealand have expressed a desire to offer support to members of the club community that are experiencing first-hand the horrors of Cyclone Gabrielle.
It is humbling to be a part of such a caring community, and National Office is extremely proud to be able to facilitate and coordinate a cyclone relief fund for clubs affected.
Minimum Wage rising to $22.70 per hour from 1 April 2023
9 February 2023
Circular 23-007
Clubs New Zealand Tournament Dates for 2023
21 December 2022
The 2023 Clubs New Zealand sporting calendar will be kicking off on January 15th with the South Island Men's Fours Lawn Bowls, hosted by the Oamaru Club. Once again we have produced a one page easy to print calendar showing all Clubs New Zealand tournaments by month and by sport.
Clubs New Zealand Christmas Hours and Important Dates 2022/23
20 December 2022
Clubs New Zealand National Office will be closed over the Christmas break from Friday 23rd December 2022 through to Monday 9th January 2023. As always the National Office team will be available during this period if you have any questions or require assistance.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill
15 December 2022
On the 7th of December 2022, Justice Minister, Hon Kiritapu Allan introduced the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill to Parliament. The Bill passed its first reading on the 13th of December and will now move to the Select Committee phase.
