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3 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 Terry Ray - President, Clubs New Zealand Email: terry.ray@xtra.co.nz C L U B l i f e : n e w s Interclub ad 80mm x 126.5mm (ROP) April 2022 0800 220 110 www.shoprider.co.nz Shoprider TE 779XLS Mag style wheels, comfortable adjustable seating, suspension, and yes - they can go fast • Over 25 years in New Zealand • 5 different Model Scooters • Member AA Mobility Care • Nationwide Dealers with Shoprider keep moving MANAGING DIRECTOR James Lynch james@water fordpress.co.nz EDITOR Nick Gormack 03 983 5505 nick@water fordpress.co.nz JOURNALISTS Sue Russell, Karen Phelps, Kelly Deeks ADVERTISING Dave McKee 03 983 5518 davem@waterfordpress.co.nz PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT General Manager Luke Lynch luke@water fordpress.co.nz Graphic Artists Connor Gosnell, Anton Gray, Sophie McCleary, Liki Udam. 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But of course being overseas the work doesn’t stop and while I’m lying in the sun I’m still thinking of the club movement and how we can ensure we can hit the ground running after Covid-19. Larry and I recently attended the Clubs Australia AGM in Darwin. It was very interesting to see that despite the huge difference in size of the Australian movement the issues they were experiencing were the same as in New Zealand namely lack of managers, wage rates, taxation issues and gaming machines legislation. The insight we gained is useful and we certainly see synergies and opportunities to tackle these problems in a trans-Tasman manner, sharing ideas and solutions. It was also good to see that New Zealand is tracking ahead of our Australian counterparts on some issues. NEED ADVERTISING? Dave McKee - 03 983 5518 | e: davem@waterfordpress.co.nz REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 ClubsNZ already has face recognition on the radar for our very comprehensive app and this is something that Clubs Australia is just starting to work on so we could share some of our IT with our cousins across the ditch. Face recognition will play a key part in regulating gambling and harm minimisation going forward and we also see that in the future it could also be used to help with entry to clubs. Simply show your app instead of showing your membership card. The swopsies continue and we are introducing some comprehensive training manuals developed by Clubs Australia for executives and incoming committee members. We are taking it one step further by looking at implementing online training modules. People could take an online test to see if their skills fit with the role they are thinking of taking on. This will also give people a good idea of what the job entails so they can make an informed decision as to whether they have the abilities to work on the committee. It may help identify areas where training is required so they can then up skill. The overall result will be raised levels of professionalism. The board plans to trial this on 25 November at our next meeting. Watch this space. It’s been a busy time and head office has just completed five road shows for management and executives – two in the South Island and three in the North Island for management and executives to roll out the new Clubpos system and keep people up to date with the latest legislation.It was highly successful and well attended with clubs particularly interested in Clubpos and the possibilities it offers. Clubpos is already up and running at Waitara District Services & Citizens Club, the first to uptake the technology, and we have a number of clubs who have indicated huge interest and this will continue to grow. Clubpos had been in development for over a year and offers a great alternative to the main suppliers out there. Because ClubsNZ has developed it it’s more club-friendly and also slightly cheaper. In other news Clubs Managers Group has just had its AGM and Conference in Whangamata. It was well attended and highly successful. The board of ClubsNZ fully supports this group. With people retiring there is a real a shortage of managers so it’s important we attract the right people and support them to do a great job. A huge thank you Lee Davis who is stepping down after many years as President of the Clubs Managers Group. Just a reminder that the March 2023 AGM and conference at the Hornby Club in Christchurch is shaping up to be a good one. We had a board meeting at Hornby Club recently and it’s a stunning venue after their $24m upgrade. Combined with the fact we will have the most exhibitors we’ve ever had the 2023 AGM and conference will be huge and well worth the travel for those coming from out of town. Covid-19 has been tough for the club movement but I can report, after attending a number of AGMs recently that overall clubs have survived incredibly well. This is thanks in part to the government subsidies but also due to great club management by executives and managers alike. Likewise head office has done a great job at getting us through these covid times and we are pleased to have the right team on board ready to help with any challenges that come our way. The move to cease the Covid-19 traffic light system has provided a real boost to the movement and things up ramping up again at clubs across the country as people feel confident to venture out and get involved in club life again. Metaki Maata Terry Ray President Clubs NZ Face recognition will play a key part in regulating gambling and harm minimisation going forward.
4 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 c l u b l i f e : A S H B U R T O N C L U B & M S A Ashburton Engravers & Etching 130 Moore St, Ashburton | P: 03 308 7739 M: 027 736 5818 | e: ashburton.engravers@gmail.com Engraving · Trophies · Etching · Personalised gifts + so much more Inspection, Design, Installation & Maintenance Service Sprinkler System Certifier Approved Contractor Independant Qualified Person Locally Owned Fire Alarms, Extinguishers Lindsay - 027 201 6978 www.firesprinklernz.com lindsay@firesprinklernz.com office@firesprinklernz.com Installers of Commercial and Residential Systems FIRESPRINKLERINSTALLATIONSNZLTd • Design, Install, Maintenance & Service • Commercial VRF Air Conditioning • Commercial Ventilation/Heat Recovery Systems • Heat Pump/Air Conditioning • Refrigeration Specialists • Dairy Farm Refrigeration • Electrical Contractors REFRIGERATION • AIR CONDITIONING • ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Phone 308 7182 • On call 021 597 517 9 Sim Place, Ashburton Business Estate Proudly supporting Ashburton Club & MSA Ashburton Club looks to the future The Ashburton Club is bouncing back from a difficult period. The 3500 members of the Ashburton Club and MSA have gotten proactive about the management of their club, putting the club back on the path to being one of the town’s greatest assets, as it has been since it was established in 1885. Current and former club president John Withell says he and five other past presidents had a feeling something wasn’t right with the club in recent times. “We could see the club going down the drain, that’s why we took drastic measures,” he says. “We called for a meeting at the Ashburton Event Centre, to which 500 members came and it was a unanimous decision to vote out the existing committee, and the general manager resigned soon after.” An interim committee was established in November 2021, inheriting a load of debt, unpaid bills, headaches, and struggles. “We’re doing our best to get the club through. We’ve got an accountant who is helping us out a lot, and he thinks we can do it. But it’s a hard road, and it’s going to take us two to three years to get out of trouble.” The interim committee is now getting on top of debts and bills, and the purse strings have been tightened and are now in the hands of operations manager Nicky Ellem. With a diploma and experience in accounting, she is taking good care of the club’s total purchasing decisions. One of the club’s major problems was with the restaurant, which under the previous management was losing $30,000 every month for about nine months. The club had gone ahead with a fine-dining restaurant after being advised against it, and the meals were so expensive that the members just didn’t come along. With a significant renovation completed in June 2021, the new committee decided to lease the elegant and luxurious space to Ashburton restaurateurs Tony Potts and Wendy Ritchie, who took up the lease in December 2021. John says the restaurant, Noble 600, which is named for Ashburton Club and MSA 600 founding members, has been well-patronised since December. Its menu once again features the good old fashioned club meals that members expect and appreciate, and Tony and Wendy have created a welcoming space that both supports and caters to the locals. A lot of effort has also gone into restoring profitability to the bottle store, again, an entity suffering significant prior year losses . “It takes a lot to get your clients back again once something like this has happened. But our members are now starting to come back on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays, and turnover is looking reasonably acceptable, and we are further encouraged by a continual monthly increase in new members joining the club.” Recent live entertainment including an 80s night and a Handbags and Gladrags event have brought in some spirited crowds resulting in very successful nights, and there will be more to come including the ever-popular country singer John McCabe returning to play the club again soon. Ashburton Club and MSA is looking at better and greater use of social media, development of its website, and internet use generally to cut down on paper files and streamline back of house systems. President John Withell is very mindful of retaining the support of club members and of keeping them in the loop, and he gives an update on the club’s recovery every Friday night during the membership draw. “And they appreciate that. These are the necessary steps we believe are crucial to ensuring we have a fit for purpose club for the benefit of all members and the wider community for the next 30 years. “Our committee are really committed to the club going forward, and we’ve had very good support and help from Clubs New Zealand, especially CEO Larry Graham and southern manager Keith Ballantyne.” Kelly Deeks Connecting people and places for over 30 years BECKLEY C O A C H L I N E S • SENIOR TRAVEL • TOURS • DAY TRIPS • CHARTERS 027 265 6883 | beckleycoachlines@gmail.com | www.beckleycoachlines.co.nz
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6 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 c l u b l i f e : N o r t h l a n d C l u b I n c Northland Club holding its own Northland owned, focused, and operated accounting firm providing services in: • Audit, Investigation & Forensic Research • Office of the Auditor General Approved School Auditor • Small to Medium size Direct Business Support and Tax • Business Recovery, Turn Around & Insolvency Management • Maori Business Advisory & Mentoring 57 Clyde Street, Whangarei P O Box 627, Whangarei 0140 Ph: (09) 438 2312 Email: info@bennettca.co.nz Web: www. bennettca.co.nz Phone 24 Hours (09) 437 3668 Farm Refrigeration, Chilled Water & Ice Bank Specialists 89 Kamo Road | PO Box 661 Whangarei email: office@kensingtonrefrigeration.co.nz DESIGN • MANUFACTURE • INSTALL • MAINTAIN keep it COOL with... Whangarei’s Northland Club is governed by a team of seven club members, including a President, two Vice-Presidents and four committee members, two of whom retire each year. President Ken Subbing says the arrangement works very well, encouraging new blood and fresh thinking into the group. With his long association with the club Ken feels one of the issues that are important for committee members to understand is that there are often really good reasons why a particular policy or system or activity occurs within the club. It is essential that Committee members have an understanding of the legistlation that applies to a club and its activities. “It’s quite important for those on the committee to take the time to understand the club before suggesting big changes. Having a personal agenda isn’t giving the club really what it needs from governance.” To help with this understanding, prior to any election time, the club asks an advisor from Clubs NZ to come and talk about the role of governance and management as the blurring of these responsibilities is often the root cause of a lot of problems club’s face. The club employs a full-time manager and three full-time bar staff, two of whom work a full week. A part-time driver is also engaged and catering is supplied through a contractor. And while membership has dipped a little and is sitting at about 700 through the last couple of years Ken is pleased to note that there’s a recent influx of younger new members. “We had 12 new members in June and the month before that we had 10 new members.” Other bigger clubs in the area appear to have been more significantly impacted by Covid and Ken says the district has a strong sense of co-operation between the clubs. “None of us want to see another club struggling. So we’ve adopted an attitude of lets share things around and not double-up on events at the same time.” A cautious approach is being taken toward spending capital on upgrading facilities but Ken says that’s simply because of recent times going through Covid and needing to be prudent on expenditure right now. “We do want to spend some money on the interior and upgrading dining areas and new carpet so we will get on to this just as soon as it feels secure to do so.” Just in the last six weeks Ken says he’s noticed more people coming into the club and membership draws held five times a week are a big incentive. “Annually we give away $20,000 to members through our draws which are very popular.” The club has not needed to dip into club reserves at this time which Ken says he’s very proud of, with those in management, governance and the staff working very hard to reduce expenditure. The club has a strong pool section of 35 good people who play at the club and get out and about competing at other venues and competitions, along with bowlers who have represented Northland and a fishing section which has been revitalised. “We place a responsibility on members of our sections and the members generally to think of events to run at the club. It’s not just the job of management and the committee and its a way to encourage involvement.” Northland Club’s licence allows it to be open seven days a week, however there’s been a careful look at the hours the club is open for. The club has a policy of upgrading its gaming machines to ensure this activity remains attractive to members. “Our members are very community focused and support fundraising activities for various charities and groups.” The club’s Golf Section is hosting the Auckland /Northland area gold tournament on Auckland Anniversary Weekend January 2023. Northland Club’s facilities are used, not only by its members, but by a number of organisations making it very much a part of the community. Sue Russell The club has a strong pool section, along with bowlers who have represented Northland and a fishing section which has been revitalised. Formore informationwe can be contacted on: Tel: 09 435 3736 | Email: kamopetshop@xtra.co.nz or Facebook Kamo Pet and Aquatic centre has a range of pet products for all your furry, feathered and scaly friends. If we do not have the product in stock, we will find it for you. We take pride in supporting the Bay of Islands Animal rescue finding loving families for their rescue kittens and cats. We specialise in tropical and cold water aquatics as well as pond and water feature filtration setups. We offer free consultation to design the correct filtration for your environment. 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8 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 c l u b l i f e : P u k e k o h e C o s m O p o l i t a n C l u b EAT. PLAY. STAY YOUR SHORTGAME SANCTUARY MAXWELLS 205B Ingram Rd, RD3 Drury 2579 | 09 236 0911 or call Kaye 021 850 924 kaye@maxwellsgolf.co.nz | maxwellsgolf.co.nz • 9 hole course – 8 par 3’s 1 par 4 • Café & Bar – Open Wed to Sunday • Functions / Meetings any day • Golf Coaching with Kaye Maxwell – Wed to Sunday - Former NZ Champion & golf coach of 26 years. Sue Russell Karen Watson has worked for the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club firstly as office administrator since 2016 and most recently these past 18 months as the club’s General Manager. The transition from Michael Moore, the previous General Manager, went well and shortly after taking up her new role Karen and the team successfully hosted a national dart tournament. Through the Covid lock-down period while plenty of challenges presented Karen says, with Government support they were able to continue to pay all their staff their full wages. “I think we came out of the lockdown pretty well considering. We have a great number of regulars that keep the club going,” says Karen. Changing with the times in Pukekohe The sports centre has a full-size indoor bowling green, to complement the club’s outdoor rink and a 10pin bowling arcade. Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club is also home to a large stand-alone multi sports centre on the same site and this facility adds further income and a great deal more activity to the club. The sports centre has a full-size indoor bowling green, to complement the club’s outdoor rink. Also inside is a 10pin bowling arcade. There’s room to also fit 32 indoor bowling mats. “It’s a fantastic space for us. We have had the building 24 years now and have held many national sports events. Having such a large space makes the building ideal for these sorts of events,” Karen says. Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club employs a team of 21 staff, of which about six work full-time. “We have a really great group of staff members but are always looking out for more bar staff. In our restaurant we engage a contractor. For us it works well, taking any day to day management of the catering services away from us.” About five years ago, major refurbishments took place where the workers bar and pool areas were renovated. Then three years ago the main lounge was given attention together with an upgrade of the garden bar space, there are plenty of options for patrons and guests to enjoy. “Over Covid, we also did a full renovation of the kitchen, future-proofing it for years to come.” The club has managed to put any additional financial resources back into the club to keep its facilities up to date and enjoyable for members to use. “We think our role is to provide nice spaces for our members and community groups to make use of. We host groups such as Lions and Probus gather here for their meetings.” We have a number of shows booked in each year as entertainment and also Melbourne Cup day which is always popular. “We really make an occasion of it and everyone has a lot of fun.” Club membership stands between 2100 and 2200. The fact that Pukekohe itself is really growing is spurring Karen and the committee governing the club to constantly be thinking about the future and the sort of facilities and services that will best cater for a growing and younger population. “Clubs have had to change with the times to ensure they remain relevant and the kinds of places people want to come to and that includes young families. “We’re pleased with the number of new members we have had recently join our club.” FRANKLIN’S PREFERRED SECURITY PROVIDER S C ecuri- om Ltd ALARM INSTALLATION & SERVICING • 24 HR MONITORING ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS • CCTV SYSTEMS • PHONE & DATA NETWORKS 5 Roulston Street, Pukekohe, 2120 | 09 238 6899 | www.securi-com.co.nz • Plumbers • Gas Fitters • Electricians • Drainlayers 12 Nelson Street, P.O. Box 504, Pukekohe Email: accounts@wharfebros.co.nz Telephone: 09-238 6182
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10 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 c l u b l i f e : T a r a d a l e C l u b 06 843 0555 33 Johnston Way, Whakatu, Hasting Napier One-stop supply solution delivering quality fresh fruits & vegetables Dry Foods • Frozen Food • Fresh Meat Only Nationwide Foodservice Distributor Proud to supply Taradale Club order online 24/7 First for foodservice A cut above for fresh meat .co.nz www.beth-shan.co.nz NAPIER 06 835 9925 - Georges Drive - HASTINGS - Maraekakaho Road - 06 870 3399 TARADALE - Gloucester Street - 06 835 9925 Last year, the Taradale Club in Napier, turned 50 years old. The current Chair, Lloyd Fitness says although the Club has celebrated it’s first half century, it is still in reasonable condition. The Club provides a great community facility to the current membership of approximately 1100, together with family, friends and guests from within the Taradale / Greenmeadows and wider Napier region. The Club continues to thrive and provide facilities for all Adjuncts or Sub-Clubs, of which there are seven. The facilities include two all-weather modern outdoor bowling greens. A variation to the Club’s Constitution, a few years ago, brought about a positive change to the way in which the Club is governed. “We dispensed with the positions of President and Vice-President which we believed to be out dated and changed to a more simpler system of electing a committee of up to 6 members annually at our AGM, with that committee electing its own chairperson. "Our rules used to provide for a committee of up to nine, we reduced that maximum number down to six. These were positive changes which provide for effective Governance with prompt decision making processes.” Lloyd has recently resigned from the committee, effective from 30 September 2022, after serving for six years, the last four of which he has been Chairperson. Whilst he felt the time was right after serving that length of time, it was also appropriate as the Club is currently in the process of engaging a new Manager. With the Club Manager, reporting directly to the Chair, this will mean the new manager will report to a newly appointed Chair from the outset, rather than reporting to me for a few weeks or months, then changing to someone else. Lloyd says this is particularly important during the induction phase. “Whilst the club has remained very focused on serving the membership needs, we consciously changed our direction about three years ago, to marketing our facilities as a function/events centre. "We have a very large building with lots of separate rooms/areas where we can host events from about 30 to 300 people. We believe we need to better utilise the assets and facilities we own to create additional revenue streams.” He says these changes have worked well and will greatly contribute to the club’s future successes. Still going strong after 50 years The modern restaurant has been licensed to be open to the Public for wining and dining and a new bar will, also able to serve the public is soon to open. "One of the challenges Chartered Clubs have faced in the past, has been in getting members of the Public through the doors, due to the perception that clubs are for members only," Lloyd says. "In today’s environment, particularly as hospitality recovers from Covid closures and restrictions, generation of additional revenue streams has become increasingly important," he says "These changes supplement the drive to host functions and events." "Our modernised restaurant is staffed by club employees, rather than being leased out or run by contractors as some clubs do. “This is seen as important for us to market ourselves as we now do,” Lloyd says. The club is open six days per week, from Tuesday to Sunday inclusive, although opening hours do vary to service patron needs in the most cost-effective way. Lloyd says that the club has emerged from the challenges of the past two years in good heart, with a positive outlook and in a strong position to continue growth and adapt to changing times. Following Lloyd's decision to step down, a new Chair was elected at the last committee meeting. The new Chair is Gerald McCarthy, who has previously served on the club’s committee and brings considerable experience to the position from this period of service, together with his professional, Chartered Accountancy background. “Gerald will lead the Club forward to maintain strong focus on servicing our membership whilst striving to meet wider community needs," says Lloyd. When Interclub spoke with Lloyd, the process of interviewing applicants for the Club Manager’s position was underway. “We’re expecting to be through this process soon and very much looking forward to announcing an appointment.” Taradale Club can host events from 30 to 300 people. Pikopiko wine and food evening. Sue Russell
11 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 The Club is open 6 days per week, from Tuesday to Sunday inclusive - ( Above Image ) Fantail Room. c l u b l i f e : T a r a d a l e C l u b TIGER TURF Over the past 6 years the Taradale Club has replaced both its All-Weather Outdoor Bowling Greens, using Tiger Turf materials and workmanship. Lloyd says the have been great to work with. "Our members have been very pleased with the two new greens supplied & laid by TT, with the most recent of these, coming into playing use in February of this year." Work had commenced in the Winter of 2021, with a scheduled completion date of late August last year. Covid put a halt to all work when Auckland went into lockdown, with the TT workforce all being Auckland based & unable to “ get out of jail.” "Despite several months delay because of this their team started work again early in the New Year & completed the task by early February. Again TT went out of their way to get onto our job & get it completed as soon as possible and we record our sincere thanks to them for that. "Our 2021/22 Championships were well underway by September & with the large Bowls membership we have, approximately 160 members, it is very difficult to host these and other bowls events with only one green." The new green will be officially opened at the start of our 22/23 season on 3 September. "Those who have played on it to date have no hesitation in labelling it as the truest green in Hawkes Bay, we are proud of that!" January 2022 Wedding reception in the Weka Room. TigerTurf New Zealand Ltd Freephone 0800 804 134 // NZinfo@tigerturf.com // tigerturf.com FOR OVER 40 YEARS The quality of the green determines the quality of play. Lawn bowls is a skilful and challenging sport. It is as much a mental sport as it is a skills-based sport, requiring tactical mastery and technical diversity. Concentration, focus, calmness, self-assurance, commitment, consistency; these are all qualities demonstrated by a champion bowler. But a bowler can only develop these qualities and technical skills on a top quality, completely flat and level playing surface with a predictable green speed. The surface of the green strongly influences the standard of play and on the placing of the bowls. The technical qualities of the green itself can be used effectively by skilful bowlers.
12 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 T R A V E L : W E S T C O A S T / C R O M W E L L BOOKINGS 0800 768 510 sceniclandmotel.co.nz • 5 Executive studios & suites • 9 spacious 1 & 2 bedroom units • Sky Guest Select - 50+ channels • Corporate / Family / Group bookings • Shortwalk to hospital, supermarket, aqauatic centre, restautants • Guest laundry • FREE pick-up and drop to train / bus • Close to West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail 108-110 High St, Greymouth Tel +64 3 768 5100 email: sceniclands@xtra.co.nz FREE WiFi 50+ CHANNELS A wonderful time on the West Coast Beryl Aker The Oamaru Travel Club 60’s is a section within the Oamaru Club Inc and at present we have 90 members. To be a member of our club you must be a member of the Oamaru Club. We have an open meeting every first Tuesday at 4:30pm and a monthly outing on the last Thursday of the month. All new members are welcome. Trans Alpine/West Coast Trip – 31st July to 6th August 2022. Day 1. 36 members of our club gathered at the club ready to depart to Christchurh. The Pearsons Bus departed at 1pm and we arrived in Chch and checked into the Racecourse Hotel. The accommodation was very nice, then after settling in everyone met at the bar for pre-dinner drinks before enjoying a delicious meat in the restaurant. Day 2. An early start the bus departed at 7:15am for the railway station where we all boarded the Trans Alpine which departed at 8:15am. The weather was crisp and clear with blue sky and sunshine. The scenery was amazing with heaps of snow and beautiful views of the mountains and rivers. Food and drinks are available on the train at reasonable prices and the service was great. Well worth the experience. We arrived in Greymouth at about 1:30pm and checked into our accommodation for the next four nights. The accommodation was great staying at the Recreation Hotel and Scenicland Motels and handy to the supermarket. Close enough to walk to town with a lovely swimming complex over the road. We all met at the Recreation Hotel Restaurant at 6pm for another delicious meal. Day 3. We were up early and off to Reefton. Some of our members had a tour of the Gin factory. It is a new business and going very well for the local community. The tasting and tour were very informative and all left with a smile after a few gins. The rest of us had a coffee and something to eat from an excellent cafe. The Information centre is well worth a look at as well. The bus departed for Westport where we had prize winning pies for lunch (delicious). We then departed for the Punakaiki (pancake rocks). There was a little rain but the walk around the track with the views was well worth it. We headed back to Greymouth for dinner at the R.S.A and had a lovely meal of fish, chips and salad. A great atmosphere with very friendly service. Day 4. A day for relaxing. We spent the morning exploring Greymouth and in the afternoon went for a tour at Montieth’s Brewery. There is quite a history of brewing in the West Coast and the tour explained the system of making beer. Then on to the tasting with a lesson on the correct way to pour beer. None of us needed lessons on how to drink it though. We then selected an assorted six pack to take away – top marks. It was then back to the R.S.A for another lovely meal of Baked Ham and Veges. Day 5. Off to the Treetops for a tour. What a great set up. A steady incline walk up the road to the walkway (a buggy is provided to transport those unable to walk up) then through the ancient forrest tree tops. The tower offered even more magnificent views for those brave enough to climb up (127 steps). It was strange to look down on the tops of the trees instead of up. Unfortunately it was overcast as on a sunny day you can see the Southern Alps and out to Sea. We had lunch in the restaurant and with good food and everyone enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. There was a selection of great merchandise to purchase. Then off to Hokitika for a look around the shops and on to Shantytown. Most of us went on the train trip with some of us Gold Panning and then exploring the town which is authentic and full of interesting history. There was a lot to see. Dinner that night was at the Speights Ale House, very nice. Day 6. The bus departed at 7:30am for Cromwell. We stopped at Franz Joseph for morning tea, a lovely place although we noticed the lack of tourists. Next stop was at Haast for lunch, hot soup and bread roll. The Hotel had a great display of pictorial history of the road construction going through the gates of Haast. We arrived in Cromwell at 5:30pm and settled into Anderson Park Motel, then down the road to Cromwell Town & County club for dinner. The meal was excellent, good service and a great atmosphere and picturesque Views. Some of our members managed to win raffles (whitebait & meat) which made it even better. The Club is definitely worth visiting and having a meal. Day 7. Departed at 9.30am for Oamaru. The first stop was at Tarras for morning tea, then over the Lindus. There wasn’t much snow left as the rain had washed it off. Omarama Camping Ground was still drying out after the flooding. We had a wonderful lunch at the Wrinkly Ram and a look at the array of merchandise to purchase. There was still a lot of flooding across the road in various places and water flowing down the main street at Otamatata but we were in safe hands with Bob Campbell the bus driver who is not only an excellent driver but kept us entertained throughout the trip with information about the various areas we travelled through and lots of humorous antidotes from previous experiences. We arrive back in Oamaru at 2:30pm safe and sound after a wonderful trip. An excellent dinner at the Cromwell Town & Country Club. Some of our members had a tour of the Gin factory in Reefton. Off to the West Coast Treetop Walk for a tour.
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