North Harbour Club

04/06/2026

A really special visit into the city today…

Joan Finlayson, her daughter Catherine Jenkins and I had the pleasure of spending time with our newest sponsors, SFS Private Wealth, at their stunning Customs Street West offices… complete with incredible 180-degree views across the harbour.

What made it even more meaningful was hearing Joan share the story of how she and Ross founded the North Harbour Club back in 1995… a full-circle moment as SFS Private Wealth come on board as sponsors of the Ross Finlayson Legacy Award for Youth Leadership.

We also loved hearing from Jason Leithwaite and Taryn Welch about their exciting new chapter… launching their business here in New Zealand and already making their mark.

Partnerships like this are what keep the Club moving forward… connecting great people, sharing stories, and supporting the next generation of young achievers.

We’re so looking forward to welcoming SFS Private Wealth further into the Club community… watch this space.

Learn more here https://sfspw.co.nz/

04/06/2026

Some of the friendly faces at our New Members Coffee Catchup this morning, kindly hosted by Pie Funds

03/06/2026

We want to take a moment to thank our incredible sponsors of the North Harbour Club’s Social Circle … your support truly makes this series what it is.

Social Circle is all about bringing people together through fun, activity-based events … creating real connections in a relaxed, engaging way. It’s networking, but done differently … and done well.

The impact goes even further … every dollar raised is helping support North Harbour youth to achieve excellence through the annual Youth Excellence Awards programme.

That’s connection with purpose … and it simply couldn’t happen without you.

Thank you for backing something that brings our community together while making a genuine difference.

If others are curious to learn more about the North Harbour Club, membership or upcoming events … we’d love to have you come along and experience it for yourself.

ANZ Aotearoa
Smales Farm
RSM New Zealand

https://northharbourclub.co.nz/

02/06/2026

A massive congrats to our 2025 Scholarship winner, Alex Liang for his latest massive international achievement ... read more >>>

Thanks to our scholarship sponsor Vantage Windows & Doors

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02/06/2026

Let’s take a moment to recognise and thank our incredible in-kind sponsors who help ease the pressure on the Club’s finances… we truly couldn’t do what we do without you.

These businesses generously support us with their services, and we’re so grateful for their ongoing contribution to the Club and the work we do supporting youth excellence.

Andersen
Benefitz
Mi-IT
Street Organics
Waitemata Golf Club
Davenports Law
BNZ
Intersea
Carve Meat Co.
EuroVintage
Jakob Andrew

We encourage you to support ALL those who support us… thank you again for being part of the North Harbour Club community.

26/05/2026

What a morning…

Over 100 people joined us at the North Harbour Club's BEN (Business Excellence Network) Breakfast today to hear from the incredibly generous and insightful Eric Faesenkloet… and wow, did he deliver.

From the moment he started, the room was hooked. Eric shared candid stories about stepping into leadership at Bond & Bond and building The Golf Warehouse NZ… not just the wins, but the instincts, risks and tough calls that sit behind real success.

One story that really stuck…
Eric shared how Wyclef Jean once stopped to ask a homeless man how to get to Carnegie Hall.
The response? … “Practice, practice, practice.”
Simple… but powerful ... and that’s exactly what Eric brings into business.

If you want to be good at something… don’t overthink it… don’t wait… just start putting in the reps.

What really landed overall was his take on trust, gut instinct and backing yourself. In a world full of noise and overthinking, his message was clear… trust your people, trust your gut, and don’t be afraid to make the call.

Because at the end of the day… confidence doesn’t come from thinking about it. It comes from doing it… again and again.

Huge thanks to everyone who came along and made the room what it was… the energy, the conversations, the connections afterwards… that’s what the Club is all about.

And to Eric… thank you for showing up so openly and giving our community so much to take away.

If you were there… what’s something you’re going to practice more of after today? Drop it below 👇

And tag someone who needs to come to our next one ... https://northharbourclub.co.nz/events/ben-breakfast-with-david-schnauer/

Thanks to Lloyd Kirby our emcee for the day, from (event sponsor) RSM New Zealand and their fellow sponsors - NZ Funds, Schnauer and Co Lawyers, Westpac, Tristram Auckland ... and to the team at Regatta Bar & Eatery for the gourmet breakfasts; and to Benefitz for all the design and print.

25/05/2026

24/05/2026

☕️ What is the North Harbour Club & Charitable Trust all about?

Next Thursday… we’re opening the doors for a relaxed Coffee & Conversation morning — a great chance to come along, meet some of our members, and hear first-hand how the Club supports and celebrates youth excellence in our community.

Whether you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, or know someone who would love to connect with like-minded people doing great things on the North Shore, this is the perfect informal setting to join us.

Coffee, tea and pastries are on us (thanks to Pie Funds for hosting)… just bring yourself, and feel free to invite a friend, colleague or guest along who you think would enjoy being part of the Club too.

📅 Thursday 4 June
🕢 7:30am – 9:00am
📍 Pie Funds, Level One, 1 Byron Avenue, Takapuna

RSVP to Ruth at [email protected]

We’d love to see you there… 🙌

22/05/2026

We’re looking for one or two sports‑obsessed people to help read through our AIMES sports scholarship applications… could this be you?

You might work at a local school, sports club or just have a genuine passion for sport and enjoy spotting emerging talent, we’d love to hear from you.

Please call Erin ASAP on 021 998 655 if you’re interested.

AIMES Sports Alumni (previous recipients) are also strongly encouraged to put their hand up.

Note: This role isn’t suitable for current applicants or their families.

21/05/2026

Six weeks today… ⏳

📌 North Harbour Club AGM (Annual General Meeting)
🗓️ Wednesday 2 July
🕓 4:30pm – 5:15pm
📍 RSM NZ, Corinthian Drive, Albany

Join us for a short and sharp update on the Club’s year… where things are heading… and the overall state of play before the evening begins.

👉 Stay in the loop and hear it firsthand — we’d love to see you there.

RSVP:
https://northharbourclub.co.nz/events/after-5-agm-2026/
or email [email protected]

Please include your name and whether you’ll be attending the AGM.

Quick, easy, informative… done in under an hour 👌