This month, we’re delighted to showcase Misha’s Vineyard, an award-winning winery from Central Otago, renowned for crafting elegant cool-climate wines that express the unique character of the region. 

For the duration of the month, a selection of Misha’s wines will be featured by the glass in the 1872 Restaurant & Bar, while the full range will be available by the bottle to enjoy at the Club or to take home.

Available by the Glass & Bottle:

Misha's The Starlet Sauvignon Blanc

Misha's Limelight Riesling

Misha's Dress Circle Pinot Gris

Misha's The Soloist Pinot Noir Rosé

Misha's Cantata Pinot Noir

Available by Bottle Only:

Misha's The High Note Pinot Noir

Misha's Verismo Pinot Noir

After 5 With Guest Speaker Hon James Meager

National Party Spokesperson for the South Island

Speaking on Supercharging the South Island

Friday, 21st August

5pm arrival for 5.30pm start

$35 per person includes a selection of canapés 

Drinks At Own Care

Guests Welcome

Dress Code: Business Attire 

Please advise if you have any dietary requirements when you RSVP

James Meager is the Minister for the South Island, Minister for Hunting and Fishing, Minister for Youth, and Associate Minister of Transport.

He was born and raised in Timaru and is the current MP for Rangitata. The electorate runs from the Rakaia River in the north to Timaru in the south.

James has a degree in Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Otago. Before serving as an MP, he practiced law as a public law litigator for Simpson Grierson and worked in Parliament for Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett.

Speaking on: 

- Building New Zealand's Future -

Economic Growth, Regional Development and the Challenges Ahead

Friday, 28th August

12.00 pm arrival for 12.30 pm seating 

$62 per person includes a two-course lunch 

Drinks At Own Care

Guests Welcome

Dress Code: Business Attire 

Please advise if you have any dietary requirements when you RSVP

Hon Shane Jones returned to parliament as a Cabinet Minister in the Coalition Government following the 2023 election and is Minister for Resources, Regional Development, and Oceans & Fisheries. He is also the Associate Minister for Finance and Energy.

 In political life Shane has always asked the tough questions, identified policy solutions and accelerated implementation. As Minister of Regional Development (NZ First-Labour coalition government 2017-2020) he oversaw the $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund, providing a vital economic boost to our region.

 Shane Jones is a proud born and bred Northlander raised on an Awanui dairy farm. Based in Kerikeri with his wife Dot, Shane has been a strong voice and advocate for Northland for over 40 years.

 Lunch With Guest Speaker John Robson Managing Director of BioOra Ltd

Speaking on Innovation, Technology and the Future of Healthcare

Thursday, 3rd September

12.00pm arrival for 12.30pm seating 

$42 per person includes lunch and tea or coffee

Drinks At Own Care

Guests Welcome

Dress Code: Business Attire  

Please advise if you have any dietary requirements when you RSVP

JR was the founding director and first shareholder of BioOra through his role as the New Zealand General Manager of Bridgewest Ventures New Zealand before officially taking over as CEO of BioOra in early 2024.

JR’s background is in the oversight of early-stage tech and life science investments in New Zealand, including pipeline development and business operations. JR has worked closely with founders and management teams on business plan development and adherence to help them operationalize and scale their companies for nearly 20 years.

In addition, JR is a board member and advisor for several start-ups in the biotech and life sciences arena including Nanophage Technologies, Avasa, and Precision Chromatography. As a seasoned finance and investment professional, JR has been involved with tech start-ups in New Zealand since 2008. His expertise includes finance, risk & compliance, business strategy, venture capital, and technology strategy. He is an avid futurist, inspiring others through his work, writings and speaking engagements.

Speaking on highlights and behind-the-scenes stories from his extensive career covering New Zealand politics, along with insights from his book One Last Question, Prime Minister

Friday, 4th September

6pm arrival for 6.30pm start

$85 per person includes a 2-course dinner

Drinks At Own Care

Guests Welcome

Dress Code: Jacket and Tie, Elegant Dress, Separates or Smart Trousers

Please advise if you have any dietary requirements when you RSVP

For more than five decades, Barry Soper has been one of New Zealand's most respected political journalists and a familiar voice from the Parliamentary Press Gallery.

Joining the Press Gallery in 1980, Barry has covered 12 Prime Ministers, from Robert Muldoon to Christopher Luxon, reporting on the events, personalities and decisions that have shaped modern New Zealand politics. As Political Editor and Senior Political Correspondent for Newstalk ZB, he became renowned for his sharp political analysis, relentless questioning and ability to explain complex issues in an engaging and accessible way.

Drawing on an extraordinary career spent at the heart of New Zealand politics, Barry will share highlights and behind-the-scenes stories from his years in Parliament, along with insights from his latest book, One Last Question, Prime Minister—a candid and often humorous look at the leaders, moments and untold stories that defined his career.

The Canterbury Club vs The Christchurch Club

Thursday, 10th September

Lunch at 12pm, teeing off from 12:30pm

Christchurch Golf Club, Shirley

Cost:

Ticket price for Christchurch Golf Course Members: $20pp

Ticket price for Christchurch Golf Course Non-Members: $85pp

Ticket includes green fees and a light lunch

All beverages at own care

Rules: 

All players welcome, including guests of members

Played under Stableford rules

Only the best 10 scores eligible for the trophy

Those players without an official handicap will play from 24

Dinner:

Dinner and drinks at The Canterbury Club from 6:30pm

3-course dinner at $79 per person

All beverages at own care

Further details will follow with the draw

Please email the Events Team to RSVP events@canterburyclub.co.nz

Join us for a relaxed After 5 and enjoy a tasting of four Peregrine wines.

The perfect opportunity to unwind, catch up with friends and discover something new.

Thursday, 17th September

5:30pm to 7pm

$38 per person includes tasting of 4 Peregrine Wines and antipasto platters to share

 Other drinks at own care

Guests are welcome

Bring along a friend or guest to enjoy a great evening at the Club.

Make a night of it and stay for dinner at the 1872 Restaurant !

Tasting Menu

Peregrine 2026 Sauvignon Blanc

Peregrine 2025 Rosé

Peregrine 2024 Chardonnay

Peregrine 2024 Pinot Noir

Peregrine is renowned for producing wine that is truly representative of the Central Otago region, drawing only the very best hand-picked fruit from their Bendigo Estate vineyard, Gibbston and Pisa sub-regions.

Peregrine Wines will be available all September at special member-only pricing for enjoyment by the glass or bottle while at the Club, or order  through the Club Bottle Shop to enjoy at home!

Friday, 18th September

6pm arrival for 6.30pm sit down

Main Dining Room

$85 per person includes canapes on arrival, main and dessert

Drinks At Own Care

Guests Welcome

Dress Code: Jacket and Tie, Elegant Dress, Separates or Smart Trousers

Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee is the 32nd Speaker of the House and became the President of the Trust in 2024. He was first elected as a Member of Parliament for Ilam in 1996 and became a list MP in 2020.

 Mr Speaker has held significant roles as Senior Cabinet Minister under both Prime Ministers John Key and Bill English and served as the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister following the earthquakes in Christchurch in 2010 and 2011.

Mr Speaker has also represented New Zealand as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence. He is the longest continuously serving member of Parliament.

From Service to Screen:

David Strong’s Remarkable Journey 

The Canterbury Officers’ Club is pleased to welcome Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) David Strong for an informal evening reflecting on a rather different second career after leaving the Army.

David will talk about the world of the film industry and his experiences working on major international film productions, including some of the similarities and differences between the two worlds.

Thursday, 10th September

6pm arrival for 6.30pm start

$73 per person includes a 2-Course Dinner with Tea and Coffee to finish

All Other Drinks At Own Care

Guests Welcome

Dress Code: Jacket and Tie, Elegant Dress, Separates or Smart Trousers

To register your RSVP, please contact the Events Team on events@canterburyclub.co.nz or call 03 365 0353  

Please advise if you have any dietary requirements when you RSVP