Archive | February, 2012

Two children’s charities benefit at NZ PGA Pro-Am

  The mission of The First Tee of New Zealand is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programmes that build character, instil life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. This worthy charity is thrilled to be one of two charity beneficiaries of the PGA Championships in Queenstown at [...]

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Chef Jamie Oliver plans good eats Down Under

Clever in all aspects of culinary arts and wise in sharing his taste-tempting recipes in colourful books and magazines, noted television Chef Jamie Oliver is tickling palates Down Under. Specializing in Italian fare, his first restaurant has just opened in Oz for lucky Sydney customers. Possible locales for restaurants in New Zealand include Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown are [...]

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Sonny Bill Williams celebrating New Zealand Boxing Championship

New Zealand boxer Sonny Bill Williams wins NZPBA heavyweight championship

Duncan Johnstone reports on Sonny Bill Williams’ first round knockout victory over American Clarence Tillman III in Hamilton, North Island. Thank you Duncan and colleague Aaron Lawton for this report on a great fight. And thanks to YouTube for the great video of the match!

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A world apart – On the Tiger Tour…Golfing New Zealand at its best

A combination of top two golf courses in the world, New Zealand’s three finest lodges and with the friendliest foot forward, the creator of these world-renowned properties - Julian H. Robertson extends an exclusive invitation to his inaugural TIGER TOUR.

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Air New Zealand China Golf Tour

The Friends of the PGA-NZ latest newsletter gives us the goods on golfing one of the world’s most beautiful courses with a totally pampered stay at China’s luxurious 5-star Mission Hills: Have you ever considered chartering your own Air New Zealand 747 for your next golf trip? Here is a great opportunity to do just [...]

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