WELCOME
AGM & Mid-Winter Xmas Lunch
We are pleased to report that we had over 100 guests at our AGM. Significant matters are reported below. The meeting resolved to increase Annual Subscriptions to $15 per person remember the subscription year runs from 01 July until 30 June in the following year. If you haven't already paid, subs. are due now.
Our new committee is as follows :
President and Treasurer Gaye Mears
Secretary Antoinette Nelson
Committee Members Peter Elmsly, Jo Foged, Tanya Somerville, Maggie Willis, Margaret Holden, Peter Burn
Many thanks to all for offering to take up positions in the Club. Annual Financial Accounts were presented to the meeting which show the Club is in a good financial position, investing smartly, so that we can continue to subsidise events.
We want to ensure that all members have a good knowledge of the club and its operations. We will ensure that AGM information is available to you all and will strive to keep you informed prior to the meeting. Remember that the Officers and Committee members are available to answer any questions you may have at any time.
COMING EVENTS Auckland Botanic Gardens
WHERE: 102 Hill Road, The Gardens, Auckland 2105 WHEN: Wednesday 25 September
WHAT TIME: At your leisure, friends are welcome. Lunch at 12 noon.
BOOKINGS CLOSE: 31 August
Entrance is FREE, so arrive when it suits you, and enjoy a stroll at your leisure around Spring blossoms, flowers and native flora and fauna.
Miko Cafe provides a set lunch for groups, which will be served at 12 noon - $22 per person. This consists of quiche, salad, two slices, tea and coffee.
SAVE THE DATE
Christmas Lunch
WHERE: 27 Ohinerau Street, Remuera, Auckland 1050 WHEN: Wednesday 4 December 2024
WHAT TIME: To be advised
Our Christmas lunch is booked for Wednesday, 4 December 2024 at the Remuera Club. Bookings will open closer to the time.
Upcoming Events
Your Committee is looking at the possibility of having a boat trip on the heritage Jane Gifford based at Warkworth. It would include a trip down the Mahurangi river to Scotts landing and return to Warkworth in the summer time. More about this later.
Remember that we are always looking for new venues for visits and we welcome your suggestions.
NEW MEMBERS
Dearsley Bonnet 1974 Sales/Agency Affairs, Catering, Dom. Apt, Cabin Crew Flt Ops, Medical
Craig Partridge 1974-2017 Auckland international loading, various
John Humphreys 1986-2018 Flight Operations
Richard Jaques 1970-2020 Queenstown, CSA/ AOC last 3 years
Phil Brown 1972-2003 Passenger Services International AKL Airport
Max Milne 1967-1999 Flight Operations
Ross O’Brien 1971-2019 Flight Operations
Chris Blomfield 1977-2023 Senior Crew Controller
Paul Sheehan 1980-2004 Auckland Shorthaul Cabin Crew
David Todd 1960-1991 Central Region manager
Tony Kenworthy 1973 - 2020 Engineering and Flight Ops
Ian Penney 1972 - 2005 Cabin Crew
Mary Miller 1990 - 2018 WLG Res, AKL Rkt Office, Events Org Golden Oldies
Brian Johnson 1985 -2018 Engineering
Edwin Krebs 1973 Avionics David Johns 1966 - 2017 Engineering apprenticeship NAC 1966 CHC, AKL Line Maintenance 1970. various outstations on Air NZ routes. Tony Sibley 1976 - 2014 Engineering
IN THE NEWS
Air New Zealand’s longest-serving Flight Attendant retires
In a world where job-hopping is normal, it seems unimaginable that someone would stay in the same job for 52 years. Yet, that’s exactly what 74-year-old Ron Twine has done. Now after more than half a century working as a flight attendant with Air New Zealand, he’s gearing up to wear his cabin crew uniform for the last time. After he officially retires, Twine plans to dedicate more time to one of his most beloved hobbies, golf. Read the full article here
TRAVEL
The Paris Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are underway and the 197 strong New Zealand team will be doing their utmost to bring home the medals.
A ceremony outside a stadium
For the first time in the history of the Olympic Summer Games, the Opening Ceremony took place outside of a stadium. Paris 2024 broke new ground by bringing sports into the city and holding the Opening Ceremony in the heart of the city along its main artery: the Seine.
Best of Northern Territory
May to October is a great time to visit the unique Outback landscapes and rich First Nations culture of Australia’s Red Centre and Top End. Check out this eight-day Intrepid Travel adventure, from Alice Springs to Darwin. Spot rock wallabies in Western MacDonnell Ranges National Park (Tjoritja), tour through ethereal rock formations in Kings Canyon and admire the sunrise over Uluru. Then, transfer to the Top End and roam the vast Litchfield National Park, plunge into the picturesque Florence Falls and spot crocs in Kakadu National Park.
Fancy a mid-winter hot swim?
Secret Spot Hot Tubs is forest bathing at its finest. Opened in 2019, Secret Spot is an idyllic setting to soak in your own cedar hot tub surrounded by native ferns, overlooking the stunning Whakarewarewa Forest and Puarenga Stream.
Each hot tub accommodates up to six people, with drinks delivered directly to your hot tub at the push of a button. Your Rotorua hot tub experience will include a 45-minute soak, as well as complimentary cold cedar plunge tubs, a locker for your belongings and a free Shinny Dip foot hot tub.
OBITUARIES
Barry WALKER Passed away peacefully 19 April, 2024 aged 86. Worked in Flight Ops.
Allan WATSON Passed away peacefully 24 June 2024 aged 80. Worked in Avionics
Paul BROWN Passed away peacefully 12 July. A long-time member of the retirees Club.
YOUR COMMITTEE
President / Treasurer Gaye Mears gayemears45@gmail.com
Secretary Antoinette Nelson antoinette@outlook.co.nz
Past President Jo Foged johnjosie.foged@xtra.co.nz
Committee Peter Elmsly, Jo Foged, Tanya Somerville, Maggie Willis,
Margaret Holden, Peter Burn
Contact us airnzretirees@gmail.com
Patron Richard Thomson | CFO at Air New Zealand
NAME BADGES
We encourage you to wear name badges at lunches and on any trips. It makes it so much easier when you know a face but can't quite remember the name that goes with it so please order yours now if you plan to attend any of the events coming up. Cost is $15 for pin-on badge and $20 for magnetic type.
CURRENT PAYMENT OPTIONS
You must be a fully paid up member to attend club events.
Annual membership fees are $ 15.00 per person. You can pay into our bank account online banking (direct debit or direct credit), by phone banking, or at a Smart ATM.
Air NZ Retirees Club
Account: ANZ 06-0222-0851695-00
Particulars: Your Surname
Code: SUBS
Reference: Your phone number
**IMPORTANT
Any transaction assisted by staff like paying at the counter, will incur extra fees that will be on-charged to you. However you may receive free assistance with a deposit at a Smart ATM
COMPANY NEWS
Regular media releases are published online by Air New Zealand and you can access these from our website under the heading Links.
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