The Ronald McDonald House Member Guest Tournament is just around the corner and spaces have filled up fast!  We have just ONE space left for the pairs competition, so get in touch if you have been sitting on the fence deciding to join in.

 

The popular format from last year will be played again giving every pair a good chance within their flight play.  The draw will be done at the welcome function on Friday night with canapes. 

 

Saturday golf will involve 3 x 9 hole rounds in flights then all these winners head into elimination shoot out holes.  Your morning tea and lunch will keep you energised throughout the day heading into the tournament dinner.

 

At the tournament dinner we will be holding an auction raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities.  If you are not playing in the tournament and would like to attend the dinner only, to support the charity and enjoy one of Kieran's exceptional meals, separate tickets can be purchased via the office for $40 per person.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our predator free campaign has now officially started!  The traps have all been laid out around the course, assigned a number, and been randomly allocated to each of the sponsors.

 

We have 52 member-purchased traps, with a further four donated.  Of the total of 56, 35 have been laid around the perimeter of the course at spaces of between 90-100m, with 21 laid throughout the course in targeted locations.  The DOC Ranger who gave us advice on placement, says we have "more than enough" to achieve our goal, which is very pleasing.

 

The "DOC 200" traps have been baited with an egg, some chocolate buttons, and a piece of rabbit jerky, all designed to target rats, stoats and hedgehogs. Whilst the latter seem "cute" little animals, they predate on ground-dwelling birds' eggs, and they are officially classified as a targeted predator species. 

 

Our project has also been set up on a national database called Trap NZ, as part of the Predator Free 2050 initiative, where each trap has been logged as to its GPS location and will be updated for "kills".

 

The HBRC has included us in the PCA.  While we are officially just outside their designated area for this programme, they were sufficiently impressed with what we are doing that they offered to include the Club.

 

The contractor has now installed 15 bait stations at various places.  The bait used is the standard used for possum and rat control, called Brodificoum.  It is a toxic poison in pellet form.  The bait stations are nailed to trees about 2 metres above the ground.

 

Warning signs will be going up very shortly but members please be aware of these stations if you are finding yourself amongst the trees! 

We are aware of the printing error in the 2019 programme book and in particular the listing of honorary members.

 

To all our members that are effected, we sincerely apologise for this mistake.  You are all longstanding members of the club and have been supportive in so many ways over the years, your continued membership is a valuable part of our club community. 

 

 

A big congratulations to our greenkeeper Drew and his partner Alyssa on the arrival of their son last Friday. 

 

Kellar Craig Penberthy-Herbert was a healthy 8lb 4oz and home with Mum and Dad just four hours after entering this world!  Well done Alyssa!

 

 

Two of our long standing international members are on the lookout for some house sitting opportunities between mid-December 2019 to mid-March 2020.

 

The length could be anywhere from 2-3 weeks to a longer term option.  They are non-smoking responsible seniors who would treat any home as their own.  They are keen gardeners, golfers and bikers and also happy to look after pet cats.

 

If you have or know of any opportunities please get in touch with the office in the first instance.