Events

Saturday 25 April | 7.00am for a 7.30am start Lest we forget. After the Dawn Service, Auckland Officers Club members are warmly invited to return to the Northern Club for our traditional Gunfire Breakfast, honouring those who served New Zealand and Australia. This long‑standing ritual—complete with the customary rum‑laced coffee—remains a meaningful way for us to gather in remembrance. Officers Club Sponsorship In support of our military heritage and ANZAC commemorations, the Officers Club Committee is again subsidising the penal staff costs for this event. This contribution helps ensure the breakfast remains an accessible and enduring tradition for our members. Guest Speaker We are honoured to welcome Alastair Carruthers CNZM as our guest speaker. His family’s ANZAC connection is deeply personal—his grandfather, Alexander Kinloch Carruthers, served with the New Zealand armed forces in Egypt and France during the First World War. Alastair Carruthers currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Auckland War Museum Trust Board, and has held significant governance roles across Auckland’s cultural and civic institutions, including Auckland Unlimited, the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, and most recently as Chair of the Cornwall Park Trust Board and the Sir John Logan Campbell legacy trusts. His reflections on service, heritage, and remembrance will add a meaningful dimension to this year’s gathering. We look forward to sharing this important morning of reflection and fellowship with you. Cost $49 per person, includes rum‑laced coffee, hot breakfast, pastries, juice, tea and coffee. Reservation Please book on the Northern Club Event Site, or contact events@northernclub.co.nz.   Warm Regards, Auckland Officers' Club Social Committee

The Officers Club Committee warmly invites members to our very exclusive Global Challenges Dinner, featuring our distinguished Guests of Honour, GRPCAPT Andrew Hoffmann (Australia) and CDR Michael Proudman (UK). In this rare joint appearance, the Australian and UK Defence Advisers will share insights into the evolving defence challenges within their respective regions—offering a unique and thought-provoking perspective on global security.   Date & Time: Friday 22 May | 6:15pm Arrival for 6:30pm Start Dress Code: Black tie (mess kit with miniatures encouraged) Cost: $149 per person – includes a welcome drink and a three-course dinner served with wines or non-alcoholic alternatives. RSVP: Please book directly via the Northern Club website, or email events@northernclub.co.nz.   We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging and memorable evening.   Warmest Regards, Auckland Officers Club Social Committee