Take a moment to celebrate our Founding Families and Supporters…
Ngā mihi nui mō te koha mō ngā reanga katoa.
Thank you for helping us to create a treasure for our community.
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The Stanley Family
Mike Stanley and his family are fierce supporters of high performance water sports in the Upper Waitematā and surrounds. CEO of AUT Millenium, UWMC Chair, ex-Olympic rower and among many other achievements, proud Westlake Boys Alumni. Mike and his close family have been instrumental in bringing the UWMC to life.
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The Campbell Family
The Campbell Family have been long time supporters of Westlake Boys Rowing and we are very grateful for their generous donation toward the new facility.
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Errol & Bev Haarhoff
Errol and Bev Haarhoff have been residents of Hobsonville Point for a number of years, and Errol continues to serve as a trustee on the UWMC Trust Board representing the Hobsonville Point Residents Society.
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Debbie & Terry Zouch
Debbie & Terry Zouch have been staunch supporters of Westlake Boys Rowing and this project from the very beginning. Terry continues to serve as a much valued Trustee on the UWMC Board.
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Sean & Tina Munro
The Munro family have provided leadership to the Hobsonville Yacht Club for three generations. Sean has been the Commodore from 2019 to present, and is a key driver in the learn-to-sail programme, and his partner Tina has served on the Upper Waitematā Marine Center Trust. Their children Kieran and Grace have enjoyed their time in the junior sailing programme with Grace going on to become a junior coach.
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Colart, Sonja & Indigo Miles
The Miles Family is well known to Hobby Point locals as enthusiastic advocates of marine activities. Colart volunteered as a ‘Learn-to-Sail’ coach for HYC in 2019 and has since been a passionate supporter (and trustee) of the UWMC.
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Gary Swain
Gary Swain is the ex-Commodore of the Hobsonville Yacht Club. Gary’s contributions to the local sailing community have been immense over the years and we are especially grateful for his support in bringing this vision about.
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The Andrew Family
The UWMC Trust wishes to thank Aaron Andrew and his wonderful family for their generous contributions and for playing pivotal roles in making the UWMC possible. Aaron is a proud Westlake Boys Rowing Alumni and a respected trustee on the UWMC board.
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The Stotter Family
The UWMC Trust would like to thank the Stotter family for their generous contribution towards the fit out and launch of the Marine Centre. Kerry Stotter continues to serve as a much valued Trustee on the UWMC Board.
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Jim & Denise Ellis
Jim and Denise Ellis are lifetime members of Hobsonville Yacht Club. Jim was particularly instrumental in helping the Marine Centre initiative get started. Jim has since passed away leaving a wonderful legacy for our community to enjoy.
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David & Corinna Meek
Long time members of Hobsonville Yacht Club, Dave and Corinna can often be found supporting the club activities and sailing events.
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Brendan O'Donovan
Brendan was the Captain of the 1983 Maadi Cup winning team and long time supporter of the Westlake Boys Rowing Club.
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Gavin Lyes & Tiana Miocevich
Members of the Hobsonville Yacht Club. Looking forward to having their Children learn watercraft skills.
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Graeme & Norma Munro
Graeme and Norma have been long serving members of the RNZAF BAYC (HYC) . Graeme was the Commodore of HYC for 5 years in the 1990's. Their family has been active members in sailing for many years.
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Spike Maitland
Spike has been a member of the RNZAF Hobsonville Yacht Club since 1984. Active participant with his own yacht 'Highwayman' and also filled the roll of Sailing Captain for a number of years.
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Steven & Wendy Old
Steven first jointed the RNZAF BAYC in the late 1970's. Ex Commodore, Secretary and Bar Manager. Assisted in the setup of Hobsonville Yacht Club and Foundation Member. Held positions of Secretary, Treasurer and Bar Manager. Life Member and active supporter.
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Judy Lawley
Judy is a former Waitakere City Councillor and Waitakere Ranges Local Board member. A long-time advocate for active communities, Judy has contributed her time and support to many projects in our area. She is a Justice of the Peace. We are grateful for her commitment to the Hobsonville Point community and for her support as a Founding Family.
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Darcy & Charlie Blackmore
Darcy learned to sail in the waters of the Upper Harbour and joined the yacht club when it was the BAYC (Base Auckland Yacht Club). Darcy learned to sail, progressed to owning their own yachts and enjoyed serving on the clubs house committee as Sailing Captain and Vice Commodore under Gary Swain.
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The Ardern Family
The Ardern family are residents of Hobsonville Point who come from a sailing background. Very much looking forward to the completion of this amazing community facility.
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The Parol Familiy
After seven happy years in Hobsonville Point, the Parol family still feel connected to the community and the waterfront they love. They're proud to support the new marine centre and hope to enjoy some water adventures there soon.
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Stephen & Jan Franklin
Stephen & Jan have previously lived on RNZAF Base Hobsonville when Stephen was a service person. They now live here permanently in their retirement but want to support the Marine Centre and the wonderful opportunities it provides for young people and potential future champions in their respective water sports.
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The Barker-Clarke Whanau
Tristan, Emma and their two children, Elliot and Isla, are happy locals who are keen supporters of local marine activities.
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The Tan-Ye Family
The Tan-Ye family have been deeply involved in the Hobsonville community both professionally and personally. They are keen supporters of the Upper Waitematā Marine Centre.
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The Page Family
Ashley and Tracey Page have been local Hobby Point residents for over ten years already, and are keen supporters of community access to the water.
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The Rickett Family
Colin Rickett and his family have made valuable contributions to the Hobsonville Yacht Club and for the UWMC board.
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The Macleods
The MacLeod Family are local residents and keen supporters of Marine activities
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Chris Neilsen
Chris is a local resident and a keen supporter of our community
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Antony, Jonathan & Timothy Zouch
Long time supporters of WBRC and kind benefactors of our new marine center.
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Blossom White
The White family are local residents with a passion for supporting marine activities.
This is your chance to be a good ancestor. Show your support with a pledge today.
He wā tēnei mōu kia waiho hei tūpuna pai. Whakaatu tō tautoko mā te koha.
Meet Our Trustees
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Trustee
Aaron Andrew represents the interests of Westlake Boys High School Rowing Society, who are a Core Stakeholder of the Trust. Aaron himself rowed for Westlake Boys High School, along with his son in more recent years, during which time Aaron was the Chairman of the Society. While his daughter rowed for Westlake Girls High School. Aaron is still active in sport regularly competing in CrossFit. Aaron brings a valuable suite of skills to the Trust, through his experience as a cofounder and the Managing Director of 4Sight Consulting (est 2001), a successful environmental and planning consultancy with offices across New Zealand. He has utilized these skills in taking a key role on behalf of the Trust in negotiations with Kāinga Ora (previously Hobsonville Land Company), advising on the design and consenting process, and working with other stakeholders.
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CNZM – Chair
Mike Stanley, CNZM, has chaired the Hobsonville Marine Sport and Recreation Centre Trust from its inception in 2016. Mike has had a long involvement in rowing, as a competitor, coach, commentator and administrator and is currently President of the North Shore Rowing Club. He has trained and coached on the upper Waitemata Harbour for nearly 50 years. Mike is passionate about the Upper Harbour and its marine ecology and having coached Westlake Rowing from the Point for many years has been impressed with the development led by Kāinga Ora (previously Hobsonville Land Company) to create a friendly, inclusive and sustainable community. Mike has enjoyed a wide ranging career in sports management and is currently CEO of AUT Millennium on Auckland’s North Shore and is Honorary President of the NZ Olympic Committee. He has been recognised by the North Shore City Council for services to the community and in 2018 was named a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for services to sport.
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Trustee
Colin Rickett represents the interests of the Hobsonville Yacht Club and is also the Programmes Coordinator for Yachting New Zealand, steering the “Volvo Sailing... Have a Go!” initiative. With over 40 years of sailing experience, including the Sydney Hobart Race and preparing for the PIC Coastal Classic, Colin brings a wealth of nautical expertise. He transitioned from a long career at IBM, where he notably set up a Unitec facility in 19 days, to a brief stint in shipping logistics before joining Yachting New Zealand. His role focuses on growing youth participation in sailing and managing national events. The “Volvo Sailing... Have a Go!” programme, now in its 14th season, is expanding its reach with new equipment and aims to introduce sailing to more Kiwi kids. Colin has been a valued member of the Hobsonville Yacht Club and is currently serving as the Vice Commodore.
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Trustee
Errol Haarhoff represents the interests of the Hobsonville Point Resident’s Society (HPRS), currently numbering over 2400 members. This will grow as development at Hobsonville Point reaches completion in 2024 with an estimated population of around 11,000. Errol is a resident of Hobsonville Point and served as the Chair of the HPRS for two terms (2018-2019). Most highly appreciated is the way in which development at Hobsonville Point has embraced the enhancement of the natural environment, the creation of extensive public spaces and amenities and placed the community in direct contact with the unique waterfront setting. Errol is Emeritus Professor of Architecture at the University of Auckland, where among other roles he served as Head of School and Faculty Associate Dean: Research. He holds qualifications in architecture, urban design and urban planning. His research for the past ten years has involved housing and living at density and this include leading a research team for the national Science Challenge 11, with Hobsonville Point as one case study, research that is now widely published.
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Trustee and Treasurer
After 35 years in varied Senior Management roles within ASB, BNZ & KiwiBank and holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance) degree. Terry Zouch is currently General Manager of Hick Group overseeing Human Resources, Health & Safety, Finance and IT divisions, along with being representative on the Group Board. Hicks Group’s predominant business activity is within the Civil & Construction Industry and has annual revenue in excess of $100m, with current staff levels in excess of 350. As a past Chairman of Westlake Boys Rowing Society, from 2005-2014, Terry has acted on their behalf to negotiate the transition of the current 50 year rowing compound occupancy to the proposed new site and is a founding and current Trust Board member.
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Trustee
Alexandra Jackson-Forrester is a local home owner, and represents the interests of the Hobsonville Yacht Club, who are a core Stakeholder of the Trust. Utilizing nearly 30 years in Real Estate and other businesses, from Director of RH Commercial Real Estate in the 90’s, to her current position as Project Sales Lead with the Barfoots Projects Team, she brings a wealth of communication and organizational skills, combined with ‘nuts & bolts’ common sense. Her enthusiasm for the UWMC to succeed as an asset for the greater community will ensure the focus remains on offering exceptional opportunities for new and existing members to gain, and grow in knowledge, and skill, while extending access to the harbour and club facilities, at one of Auckland’s premier waterfront locations.
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Trustee
Colart Miles represents Hobsonville Yacht Club on the board, focusing on community engagement and sustainable development. Colart is a sought after management adviser and independent director specializing in Business Transformation and Innovation. Colart is a local home owner in Hobsonville Point and has been a committed volunteer "learn to sail" coach for the Hobsonville Yacht Club since 2019. Colart can often be found with the team of parent volunteers at the boat ramp in Catalina Bay on Friday evenings teaching young ones how to sail.
Find out more: https://www.colartmiles.com/