You may be surprised to learn that it’s not connected to rugby, or any sport, but it has supported a lot of the greatest North Harbour-based sportspeople since 1995: Lydia Ko, Eliza McCartney, Michael Brake, Zoe Hobbs, Jacko Gill, to name a few…

The club is made up of prominent North Harbour businesspeople who seek to give back to the community while enjoying the outstanding events and networking opportunities available through the club.
With over 230 members currently, the club aims to expand on this to further support the youth of the North Harbour region demonstrating excellence in the fields of art, innovation (science and technology), music, education, sport, and service to the community, through the annual AIMES Awards programme.

Mike Atkinson, Director at Bellingham Wallace and Club President, has hugely benefitted from his involvement with the club.

“For me personally, being a member of the North Harbour Club allows me the privilege first and foremost to support the very talented youth in the North Harbour region to achieve excellence. It's hugely rewarding, humbling and exciting to be present at the award ceremonies that the club runs to see the quality of our future leaders, and indeed the outstanding achievements from our more experienced award winners via the North Harbour Business Hall of Fame.

“Professionally, the North Harbour Club has given me access to the who’s who of the North Harbour region and enabled me to lift my profile with like-minded people who unashamedly support and reward excellence,” says Atkinson.

The club provides a unique offering to its membership with no other club in the country like it.

“No other club provides great member engagement opportunities via a raft of events, with the purpose of the club to foster networking of its members, support and reward excellence in youth and those who have achieved outstanding things in business and the community via the Business Hall of Fame. The club can provide as much or as little as you want. However the more you put in, the more you will get back,” he said.

Corporate membership opportunities have benefitted many businesses throughout the North Harbour region. An array of outstanding club events are held throughout the year with members enjoying exclusive benefits.

“For Bellingham Wallace, the corporate membership has enabled us to host clients and other key contacts at quality events. Our guests always leave the events awestruck by what the North Harbour Club does. Our guests get the opportunity to hear from interesting and inspirational speakers, while enjoying a wonderful meal and a drink or two. Our association with the North Harbour Club is seen by our clients and our staff as an extremely positive and valuable association.”

Keen to learn more about becoming a member?

Visit the North Harbour Club website at northharbourclub.co.nz or email info@northharbourclub.co.nz to find out more.