THE DIARY July 2020

THE FUTURE OF MEDIA: WILL IT EVEN SURVIVE? CLUB OPEN HOURS Thursday 13 August, 6 pm Monday to Friday 7 am - last entry at 9 pm The publisher of our biggest news website Saturday Lunch 11.30 am - 4 pm and most newspapers has been sold for Saturday Dinner 6 pm - last booking 8.45 pm a dollar. Most of our magazines have Saturday Drinks & Tapas - 11:30 am - late been closed down. More media closures SOCIAL CALENDAR are likely. While demand for journalism is July booming, the business models that once Wed 1 Professional Womens’ Luncheon: sustained it are badly broken. It might Suzanne McFadden seem unthinkable, but are we facing a Bridge for Blokes future without mainstream journalism? Thu 2 Northern Club AGM Former CEO of Bauer Australia and New Tue 7 Homeland Degustation Dinner with Zealand, Paul Dykzeul, will join University Peter Gordon ONZM of Auckland senior lecturer and former Wed 8 Homeland Degustation Dinner with editor of the NZ Herald, Dr Gavin Ellis, in a frank discussion of their Peter Gordon ONZM industry, moderated by Herald senior writer Simon Wilson. Bridge for Blokes $37.50pp includes panel discussion, cocktail, and canapés. Thu 9 Officers’ Club Night Tue 14 Planning Your Bubble Getaway? DINNER WITH OUR FIRST RESPONDERS Wed 15 Bridge for Blokes Friday 21 August, 6.45 pm Thu 16 Young Members’ Drinks A dinner to recognise our everyday Fri 17 Children’s Movie Night heroes. Singer, Rebecca Nelson, who Tue 21 Winter Lecture Series: Tristan Pang many watched perform at our Anzac Day Wed 22 Bridge for Blokes service founded the charity, Te Kiwi Māia, Thu 23 Dinner with Hon Judith Collins MP to provide support and respite for first Fri 24 Dinner with Hon Judith Collins MP responders and New Zealand Defence Sat 25 Auckland Beer Mile Force personnel. Rebecca will be Tue 28 Winter Lecture Series: interviewing responders from a range of Associate Prof Stephen Hoadley emergency service organisations in New Snooker & Supper Club Zealand on their stories from the front Wed 29 Bridge for Blokes line, followed by a musical performance. Thu 30 Truffle Tasting Club Happy Hour $97.50pp includes two-course dinner Fri 31 Bankside Bar & Lounge’s 1st with wine. $10 from each ticket will be donated to Te Kiwi Māia. Birthday Bash August TRUFFLE TASTING Tue 4 Winter Lecture Series: Thursday 30 July, 6 pm Grace Stratton Explore the versatility of truffle through Wed 5 YM Fireside Chat with Viv Beck a range of exciting flavour pairings. Cognac, Armagnac, Brandy Tasting Have you ever thought to pair truffle with Bridge for Blokes chocolate? The colourful menu will see Fri 7 Annual Game Dinner members indulge in the likes of truffle Tue 11 Winter Lecture Series: panna cotta, as well as more traditional Sam Johnson savoury dishes. Set to be an educational Wed 12 Bridge for Blokes evening for all, explore the fascinating Thu 13 The Future of Media: Will it even journey of how truffle is grown, learn the survive? process of foraging for the delicacy from Tue 18 Winter Lecture Series: top experts at Amuri Truffiere, and share Distinguished Prof Paul Spoonley tips for cooking with truffles at home. Fri 21 First Responders Dinner Early bookings are encouraged to allow for a special harvest for the event. Mon 24 Winter Lecture Series: $85pp includes five tasting plates with wine. Martin Haworth CELEBRATING 150 YEARS

PRESIDENT’S LETTER July 2020 have seen incredible demand for Club events and dining. The lecture with David Bell and the Election Lunch on It is a great honour to the 19th were both extremely well attended. The Cigars have been elected as your & Whisky evening on the 24th and 25th June were sell- President at the Annual outs. Saturday openings at the Bankside Bar & Bistro have General Meeting. I look been an outstanding success with nights now becoming forward to serving the Club: fully booked. As presented at the AGM, our final Trading working with our General Revenue results for June are well ahead of the revised Committee and Management (Covid-19) Budget and marginally ahead of the same time to ensure that our services last year. to members are the very best they can be and ensure With an equally exciting month ahead, I hope to see that the investment and several familiar faces at our Bankside Bar & Lounge 1st hard work in developing our Birthday Bash. An evening of live music and cocktails to tremendous clubhouse facilities realise the strategic benefits raise a glass to this impressive and popular addition to our that were intended. beloved Club.

I would like to acknowledge our former Past President Derek It is pleasing to note that Peter Gordon ONZM is a new Nolan who has now completed his term on the Committee member of the Club and is getting involved with two sold- and especially thank him for all the time he committed to out evenings of his Homeland Degustation Dinner. leading the Bankside Bar & Bistro development. A focus for July is the further development of member I also acknowledge our Immediate Past President Victoria interest groups. The Club belongs to members, and we Carter who during her term has overseen significant strategic would love to see more member-driven activities. Please changes with the opening of the new Bankside Bar & Bistro contact Eimear if you have an interest you think other club and the appointment of our new CEO, our 150th Anniversary members would share. celebrations and in recent months the restructuring required by the impact of Covid-19 on our operations. Finally, I would like to recognise those members who were elected Life Members at our Annual General Meeting: Mr We welcome two new members to the General Committee: M Benjamin, Mr AF Laity, Mr D Ross, Mr WJ Strevens, Mr Sarah Keene and Kurt Breetvelt and welcome back Nick J Tapper, Mr F Watson, and Sir David Williams KNZM QC. Francis, and I congratulate Stephen Leavy on his election as our Vice President. I will provide a little more background on inctiis et these Committee members in next month’s newsletter.

With the impact of Covid-19, we are trading in uncertain and unusual circumstances. Those who attended the AGM heard John McElhinney how June has performed ahead of our expectations. We President

THE CLUB HAS CLUB HAPPY HOUR BYO MONDAY NIGHTS CHANGED BANKS Thursday 30 July, 5.30 - 7 pm The month of July The Club has recently changed banks, On the final Thursday of every month, For the whole of July, members are and we would like to remind members we host a Club Happy Hour in the Ivy welcome to bring their own bottle to check the bank account number Bar with complimentary canapés. of wine to dinner on Monday nights they use to pay invoices. The correct This is a complimentary event. free of charge. Dine in either the bank account number is noted at the Half-priced glasses of wine and Members’ Dining Room or Bankside bottom of the latest monthly statement. Champagne, excluding bottles. and experience our new winter menu. If you have any questions regarding A monthly $15 cocktail special and BYO for dinner only, no corkage the change please email Jill. complimentary canapés served. fee. Limited to 2 bottles per table. WINTER LECTURE SERIES

DEMOGRAPHIC HOW IS OUR EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE FASHION: DISRUPTION SYSTEM CARING FOR GRACE STRATTON Tuesday 18 August, 6 pm BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS? Tuesday 4 August, 6 pm Commentator on population trends, Tuesday 21 July, 6 pm Kiwi accessibility entrepreneur, Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley, Being the youngest has been a feature and trailblazer Grace Stratton explains that as New Zealand moves into of Tristan Pang’s life. At age nine, he created the accessibility focused the 2020s, the demographic dividends scored 91 percent in the A-Level Maths online shopping platform All is of the last 70 years are turning into exam, usually taken by school leavers, for All in 2017. A first of its kind, deficits. More boomers, fewer children, and by 12, was starting university. the site makes fashion more an ever bigger Auckland and declining Tristan is now looking toward a graduate convenient for people who are regions are the new normal. As a result, degree in pure mathematics at Oxford. disabled - featuring detailed we will need new economic and social He will be in Club to tell his incredible descriptions about zips, buttons, models/policies. What are the dangers story of educational acceleration, and fabric and lengths that can impede of not planning for all of this as we head looking at how our education system is some wearers. towards a population of six million? providing and prohibiting young minds. All is for All set out to ensure $18.50pp includes lecture and a $18.50pp includes lecture & a glass disabled people could have glass of wine. of wine. Children 12+ welcome. both an experience of designer garments and a wardrobe that was accessible to them because often all that’s required to discern whether a garment is accessible is information. Grace also launched an agency for models with access needs, taking a monumental step towards a more diverse fashion programme. She went on to give the opening keynote presentation of New STUDENT VOLUNTEER 2020 US ELECTION: A Zealand Fashion Week 2019. ARMY: SAM JOHNSON GEOPOLITICAL TURNING Grace will be in the Club to POINT? discuss the ever-growing Tuesday 11 August, 6 pm accessibility industry and her The Student Volunteer Army is a Tuesday 28 July, 6 pm journey to help transform not only movement about creating communities US elections can be geopolitical the New Zealand fashion industry that people want to live in - places turning points, whether reflecting them but also her work as an advocate where volunteers thrive and people or causing them. After reviewing why for accessibility globally. Building are generous to each other. Founder six elections were pivotal, Associate environments where disabled and Chief Executive Sam Johnson will Professor Hoadley will sketch the people do not need to be spoken join us to share the Student Volunter risks and opportunities presented for by able-bodied people, but Army journey - from silt to grocery by the November 2020 US election. rather have a meaningful role in delivery, mobilisation and connection Views from members and guests will the development of solutions. initiatives and everything in between. be welcome. $18.50pp includes lecture & a $18.50pp includes lecture & $18.50pp includes lecture & a glass of wine. a glass of wine. glass of wine. CELEBRATING 150 YEARS

PLANNING YOUR BUBBLE GETAWAY? CHILDREN’S MOVIE NIGHT Tuesday 14 July, 6 pm Friday 17 July, 6 - 9 pm When we finally get our trans-Tasman Bubble – where will Fancy a night out but can’t find a babysitter? No problem, you be heading? Join Tim Scott for an intimate evening to bring the children to the Club too. With fun activities, food, explore the hidden gems of the South Pacific. With over 25 and a movie playing for children, you’ll be free to dine years’ experience in creating unique luxury travel itineraries, downstairs while the little ones are looked after upstairs. Tim will share his extensive knowledge with members of the A fully qualified nanny will supervise children between 5 - travel treasures in our own backyard. 10 years old for up to three hours from 6 - 9 pm.

$37.50pp includes presentation, a Root Gin cocktail, $35 per child, includes three hours of supervision by a and canapés. full qualified nanny, children’s meal and drink.

ANNUAL GAME DINNER Friday 7 August, 7 pm Treat yourself to a first-class gastronomic game menu. Guy Ralph, General experience. Our Annual Game Dinner will open with Manager of the Lighthouse wild house-cured duck with sumac and a goats Station will inspire with cheese mousse, followed by wild pheasant with his years of experience in mushroom, orange & port wine sauce. Expert wine gamekeeping, releasing, and pairings from Villa Maria Estate will complement the operating driven shoots. $125pp includes a three-course dinner with matched wine.

YOUNG MEMBERS’ FIRESIDE CHAT WITH VIV BECK Wednesday 5 August, 5 pm Viv Beck is Chief Executive of business association transformation. Member’s will Heart of the City, which is committed to the growth and also be invited to taste three success of the city centre as a vibrant, accessible, varietals, the Gustave Lorentz safe and welcoming urban community. Viv will Crèmant d’Alsace Rosé brut, speak about the impact of COVID-19 on the city Babich Irongate Chardonnay, centre – the loss of international tourists, students, and the Babich Black Label events and people working from home - and Heart Syrah while listening by the of the City’s work relating to recovery and ongoing fire. $15pp includes presentation, wine tastings & canapés.

BANKSIDE BAR & LOUNGE 1st BIRTHDAY BASH Friday 31 July, from 4 pm At the end of this month, join us in celebrating the 1st Birthday of the Bankside Bar & Lounge. With many memories already in this space, we are excited to create another. The Extension was built to reflect the Club’s intent to bring together past, present and future generations of its membership, and we believe we have created just that. Join us for an evening of live music and cocktails, and raise a glass to this impressive addition to our beloved Club. We can’t wait to dance the night away with our members. Doors open from 4 pm, with music kicking off at 5 pm. Complimentary event with cocktail specials from Four Pillars Gin, live music from 5 pm and canapés from 6 - 7 pm. Bookings encouraged. Image by Samuel Hartnett. FOOD & DRINK CLUB OPERA DINNER Wednesday 26 August, 7 pm One of the highlights of our Annual Social Calendar, the Club Opera Dinner. An exclusive three-course dinner accompanied by some of New Zealand’s top voices; sopranos Lilia Carpinelli and Emma Roxburgh, mezzo, Claire Scholes, tenor, Lachlan Craig and baritone, Arthur Adams-Close. Each performer is a member of The Freemasons New Zealand Opera Chorus 2020. The Chorus performs in the New Zealand Opera’s main stage productions as well as a number of other major concert events annually. These highly talented individuals, each possess the technique to sing across an orchestra and on an operatic stage. Not to be missed, don your best black tie dress and enjoy front row seats for what will be a rousing performance accompanied by exceptional food and wine. Always a sell-out event, do not hesitate to book. $110pp includes a three-course dinner with wine.

NEW À LA CARTE WINTER MENU With the change of season, the chefs and a rosemary jus. Or another winter have developed the latest edition of our à warmer, the Five Spice Venison, with la carte menu, which places fresh, local, pumpkin purée, potato hash and port sustainable produce at its forefront. wine jus. Members can look forward to enjoying For those partial to a weekly a Horopito Lamb Loin, accompanied by Wednesday Roast, this will feature on orange kumara, stuffing, cabbage wafer, the specials menu all winter long. To make a lunch or dinner reservation click here.

AN EVENING OF YOUNG MEMBERS’ DRINKS AUCKLAND BEER MILE COGNAC, BRANDY & Thursday 16 July, 5 - 7 pm Saturday 25 July, 12 pm ARMAGNAC Head on into the Club after work for a Join NC craft beer lovers Michael, Wednesday 5 August, 5 pm drink and meet other awesome younger Sam and Eimear, as they host It is often said that “all Cognac is Brandy, members. Remember that anyone below you around the best spots on the but not all Brandy is Cognac...” so what the age of 45 is young in our books. Auckland Beer Mile while getting to about Armagnac? Join us as we explore The Club will provide complimentary know fellow members. Strictly limited the history, production methods and canapés - what’s not to love? to 15 people. compare the differences and similarities Friends who are non-members are very $90pp includes lunch and beer at of these truly magnificent spirits.welcome, as are partners. This months’ the Club, with transport to our beer Matched with great Hors d’oeuvres this drink special is a Blackcurrant Bramble tasting and tour of Urbanaut promises to be a splendid evening. Cocktail. Brewing Co. Afterwards there’s $85pp includes tastings and Complimentary event, with a $15 time to explore the growing local matched plates. cocktail special and canapés. beer options. INTEREST GROUPS NC LARDER & SUPER RUGBY AOTEAROA Member Interest Groups are an MEALS AT HOME We have got our hands on a handful integral part of Club life. Like-minded Members are still able to order ready of tickets to the final two Blues games members who come together over a to eat takeaway Club meals and larder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa Season. shared passion. At present we have a items. The process is hassle free Snatch up the best seats in the number of groups including for those with all orders charged to your Club stadium, with a pre-match function at interested in bridge, books, mahjong account. the Club for a burger and beer and and snooker. Top selling items include: return transport, making for a stress If you have a new idea for a Club interest Sourdough and Ciabatta Loafs...$5 free night. group, or would be open to joining a Soup of the Day...... $8 Support the home team on either of the travel, history or vintage car group we Thai Green Chicken Curry...... $14 following dates: encourage you to reach out to Club Braised Lamb Shank Blues v Chiefs staff. The team can help advertise the with Mash Potato...... $18.5 Sunday 26 July | Kick-Off 3.35pm group to the wider membership and Spinach, Ricotta and Blues v Crusaders facilitate booking space to meet up. Pumpkin Lasagne...... $12.5 Sunday 16 August | Kick-Off 3.35pm If you would like to start a new interest To see a full list of this months $120pp includes match ticket, pre- group or find out how to partake in a offerings visit northernclub.co.nz/ match function from 12 pm with current group please email Eimear. nc-meals-at-home/ burger and beer, and return transport.

AROUND THE CLUB JUNE NOMINEES FOR MEMBERSHIP Mr Aaron Snodgrass Mr Tim Johnston Mr Henry Thompson Mr Sudhir Lala Mr Martyn Henderson David Bell: Winning in a Digital Economy Lecture APO Musical Entrée Mr Ross Blair Mrs Julia Xu Mrs Bindi Norwell Mrs Margot Bryant Prof Hans Haumer Ms Alice Hamilton Mr Nigel Rye Ms Kelly Galbraith Mr Johnathan Chen Stuart Lobb & Friends Martin Haworth Lecture Professional Womens’ Luncheon Mr Neale Jackson Mr John Brabazon Ms Samantha Scarlett Justice Anne Hinton Mrs Sue Burrett

IN MEMORIAM The Election Lunch with political commentators Neal Jones & Ben Thomas Mr Tony Gibbs CNZM

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