What's On13th December 2024?

Bryan Burt - club scribe • December 12, 2024
Bucket of balls at Dannevirke Golf club

Friday 13th December;  On Friday 13 December we are hosting the Tararua District Council for their Christmas function. There will be a small team there at 12.30 pm to set up and their event starts with a staff meeting at 2.30 pm, can golfers please drink in the downstairs bar


Saturday 14th December;   Christmas Cheer Tournament 12 noon shot gun start. Entry Fee $25, No entries received past 11.30am Duty Match Committee, House Stephen Paewai & helpers please.


Match Committee;  Team Gregory, (Zane & Peter) have called a match committee meeting 10.30am Saturday, to get things done for Christmas Cheer


Club NZ North Island Women's Golf Championship;  a reminder we have a meeting upstairs at the Golf Club Saturday at 10am please.


Annual General Business;  A slightly smaller muster than usual attended last Mondays AGM, which barely lasted for 30 minutes. No questions regarding the finances, and no questions were raised in General Business. President Peter asked Roger Ransom to speak to the gathered members regarding the work being done on the water system. All things being equal this work could be completed before Christmas.


2024 Committee;  President Peter Greatbatch, Vice Presidents Vaughan Hales & Mike Matthews, Club Captains (Team Gregory) Zane & Peter as joint captains, Vice Captain Mark Arnold, Match Committee, Joe Clark, Richie Gray, Bryan Burt, Bernie Williams, Ray Ward, Mike Matthews, Tony Peeti, Doug Lochead. House Committee, Rhea Hazner, Angela Farrell, Ranier Arnold, Tony Neilson, Stephen Paewai. Bazil Mott. Greens, Roger Ransom, James Walker, Vaughan Hales, Farm, Roger ransom, James Walker.


Secretary / Treasurer;  Our current Secretary / treasurer Miranda Hobbs has tendered her resignation after 7 years in the roll. Thank you Miranda for all the work you do, that many don't see. An advert in this weeks Bush Telegraph outlines the position but in short, we are inviting expressions of interest in this job, Remuneration based on 20 hours per week. More information on the role and how to proceed will be sent on receipt of written interest and CV emailed to dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz or delivered to Peter Greatbatch at Greatbatch Building 16 Waterloo Street. Applications of interest close Monday 13th December 


Life Membership;  I was honoured to be nominated by the Management Committee, as a Life Member of the Dannevirke Golf Club. The nomination was put forward by President Peter, and Doug Lochead, and approved by the members in attendance at the AGM. In short, this was for my three terms as Club Captain, three years as President, Golf Hawkes Bay delegate for most of the last 30 years, and Scribe since 2012. Thank you all.  I appreciate the recognition.


Around the Club;


Cart Shed;  Greatbatch Builders have been tasked with repairs and refitting the current trundler / cart shed to allow for the storage of extra carts. Some work has already happened, with the new concrete in from of the trundler shed. I new roller door will be fitted on the tank side of the cart shed to create a drive through, plus the internal wall is being moved between the cart part, and the trundler shed, to uitilize the area better. President Peter has asked that where possible, members take their golfing gear home over Christmas and the new year, to give the builder clear space to work. (If next week is wet, they will be into it)


Shop; Ray (Chalky ) Ward has put his hand up to run the shop (certain days) over the summer as was trialed last year.  This assists in capturing Green Fees etc from non members, and campers. If you are out there, call in and have a chat, which will help fill in Chalky's day.


Smoking;  A request again from our cleaner Majken. Still picking up butts outside the foyer. Last week end an ashtray was used behind the bar.(Grrr) Smokers please, use the deck out back by the recycling bins. Camera's will be used to identify anyone smoking indoors!


Key Register;  Tony Peeti has asked that all key holders either see him at work, or at the golf Club with your key, to sign the updated register. If you no longer require a key, please hand these into Tony. Appreciated if members could do this by 20th December, so the process doesn't drag on. Thanks


Feb 27th / 28th March 1st 2025,  Barry Illslie Building Men's 72 hole Match Play Open ( Details attached ) A reminder for members to get entries in for this event.


A bit of reading tonight, that should keep you all up to date. With the Christmas Cheer being our final event on the playing year, it seems appropriate the What's On takes a break for a couple of weeks, until instructed by the new Captain to send out some information. Thanks to Past Captain Mike for assisting this year, with What's On when I have been out of circulation. On behalf of the management committee, I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and prosperous New Year.


Good Golfing,👍

Bryan Burt

Club Captain

What's On 19 March 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 19, 2026
Saturday 21st March; Club Championships Round 1 Matchplay. Duty, Match Committee, House ?. If you have a Match, please convey that to the starters. Round 2 is not until May 2nd, so please keep communication with your opponent open so the matches can all be completed. Thank you to all who put names forward for the Championships. We have four draws, Senior, Intermediate A & B, and Junior A (all attached) compiled from names entered. Thanks, Pat Harold, for putting the draws together. Any questions or queries, please contact captains Zane or Peter. Sunday 22nd March; Pongaroa 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, Round two of the Ruahine Rosebowl. 8 am, tea & Coffee, 8.30 am tee off, $35 includes competition and food. Can we get a good muster, please, especially those looking for Coronation Cup selection. We require more than three, which we had at Norsewood, please. High School Ambrose: A thank-you note from the High School says it all. " Kia ora e te whānau, our golf tournament last weekend was awesome, with 105 golfers turning up to support our school and try their luck at winning $20 000! Unfortunately, no one was able to ‘sink a hole in one’ and win the money. A big thank you to Mr Amrit Pasad and all the staff and students who helped to make this event a success. We would also like to thank the Dannevirke Golf Course, our generous sponsors and our community for entering the tournament and participating in the fundraising activities held on the day. All profits of this event will go towards our students’ sports travel." Special General Meeting; Thank you to the 55 members who turned out Monday night for the purpose of " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " The conclusion being the annual subscriptions for 2026 / 2027 is $665 for full playing members. The Management Committee acknowledges their error in not advertising this as an Agenda item at the AGM in December. Matter sorted, repeat of error to be avoided, move on. We are in the thick of Match Play golf with GHB Pennants and now Club Champs, and in April, the Coronation Cup. I hope all participants enjoy the experience. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 13 March 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 12, 2026
Sat, March 14th, Dannevirke High School Ambrose Tournament, 11 am Tee off. I'm sure there will be space in the field for members not involved in the Ambrose, but I can't guarantee that, sorry. Sun, March 15th; Golf HB Pennants Round 3. Championship 1 Dvke v Hastings @ Dannevirke, Champ 3 Dvke v Maraenui at Maraenui, Handicap 2 Dvke v Maraenui at HB Golf Club, Handicap 3 Dvke v Napier at Hastings. Championship 1 grade play at home, tee off 8.30 am. Club members can commence after Pennant tee off, but please be mindful that fours coming through the turn have right of way. Sun, March 15th; (Reminder) This one is for the ladies!! Come and have a go! Bring a friend, or we'll find you a new one to play with. Make some "me" time and celebrate International Women's Day at Dannevirke Golf Club - come down and have some fun and laughs, followed by a drink or two after SOCIAL AMBROSE. 7 HOLES, 2 players per team. Sunday, March 15th, 2.30 pm. Register on the day, $5 per person. Thank you, Wendy Stratford Mon, March 16th; Special General Meeting, Clubhouse at 7.30 pm with one agenda item. " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " Looking forward to supporting our local High School with its annual fundraiser. If you don't have a team yet, please consider getting one together. Good luck to our Pennant teams on Sunday. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 5 March 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 5, 2026
Friday, March 6th; As the course is closed until 1.30pm tomorrow, the Friday golfers are heading to Onga Onga. Leaving Mangatera Hotel car park at 10.30am. Saturday March 7th, Club day 11.15 am card draw for 11.30 am tee off. Duty Patrick & Peter Gregory. Saturday, March 7th ; Norsewood 27-hole Strokeplay Tournament. Round 1 of the 2026 Rosebowl. 8am tea/ coffee, with a start time of 8.30 am Coronation Cup; For all players that have put their names forward for Selection, there is a meeting this Saturday, Club day, 10.45 am in the dining room. Very quickly it will be! If any of these players are going to the Norsewood Rosebowl, well done, we will catch up with you during the week or the following weekend; otherwise, we will see the rest on Saturday. If you can't make it for any other reason, ring Tama 021408105 or Patrick in the shop, please don’t contact Zane, he is on holiday, leave him alone till he's back. Cheers Tama Pennant Results from last Sunday; Champ 1 had a 5/4 win, Champ 3 had a 9/0 loss, Handicap 2 lost 5/4 and Handicap 3 lost 6/3 Saturday, March 14th, Dannevirke High School fund raising 18 hole 3 ball Ambrose Tournament. Entries to Amrit, or the High School Office. Marae Tournament Results: On Saturday, 62 golfers participated in the 29 th playing of the Marae Tournament. Results Senior 1 st H Ruwhiu nett 67, 2 nd H Morris nett 71 Intermediate 1 st C Maniapoto nett 63, 2 nd D Treacy snr nett 68, 3 rd M Matthews nett 70 c/b, 4 th D Te Huki 70 c/b, 5 th D Stewart 70 nett, 6 th M Arnold 71 c/b Junior 1 st N Butterfield 41 stb, 2 nd J Timu 40 stb c/b, 3 rd O Apatu 40 stb, 4 th C Groom 38 stb Ladies 1 st C Timu 41 stb c/b, 2 nd K Camden – Peeti 41 stb, 3 rd D Ruwhiu 39. Long drives T Petera, T Bell, C Maniapoto and S Te Huki. Approaches JJ Carberry and K Camden – Peeti. Two's D Stewart 3 and 7 The Cape Kidnappers raffle was won by S Paewai. On behalf of the Makirikiri Marae we thank the Dannevirke Golf Club for the continued use of their facilities, that allows us to conduct one of our major fundraising ventures. Thanks to those that participated, those that sponsored the tournament and those that helped on the day, all contributing to a very successful day. Regards Stephen. Sunday, March 15th; This one is for the ladies!! Come and have a go! Bring a friend or we'll find you a new one to play with. Make some "me" time and celebrate International Women's Day at Dannevirke Golf Club - come down and have some fun and laughs, followed by a drink or two after SOCIAL AMBROSE. 7 HOLES, 2 players per team. Sunday, March 15th, 2.30 pm. Register on the day, $5 per person. Thank you Wendy Stratford Monday 16th March; Special General Meeting, Clubhouse at 7.30 pm. Agenda:  Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. That sums up another week, folks. As you can see, plenty is happening. Good luck to our team heading to Norsewood. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe