Hauraki Rowing Club

21/05/2026

🌟 Wall of Fame Spotlight 🌟
Continuing our celebration of HPC’s sporting history, we highlight Alan Webster.
Alan was a talented rower who earned selection in the New Zealand Rowing Team in 1961, going on to represent his country throughout the 1960s.

He was a member of the New Zealand men’s eight that won a silver medal at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, a significant achievement on the international stage.

Alan also represented New Zealand at two Olympic Games, competing in the men’s eight at Tokyo 1964 and Mexico City 1968, where the crew finished an impressive fourth.

His success came during an era when rowing demanded immense dedication, with far fewer resources than today, making his achievements all the more notable.
We’d love to hear any memories, stories or connections to Alan, please share them in the comments below.

21/05/2026

🌟 Wall of Fame Spotlight 🌟
Continuing our celebration of HPC’s sporting history, we highlight Cheryl Leonard.

Cheryl was a talented rower who earned selection in New Zealand Women’s Rowing during the 1970s.

She was named in the New Zealand Women’s Eight in 1976 and in 1977 was recognised as an 18-year-old Single Sculler training with the New Zealand Women’s Rowing team ahead of a tour to Australia.
Cheryl was also part of the New Zealand Women’s Eight that competed at the 1978 World Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro.

Her selection at national level was a significant achievement and reflects the standard she reached in rowing, both individually and as part of a crew.
We acknowledge Cheryl’s place in HPC’s sporting history and her achievements in New Zealand Women’s Rowing.

We’d love to hear any memories, stories or connections to Cheryl, please share them in the comments below.

20/04/2026

Congratulations to Our Winners!

1st Prize – Aspyn
2nd Prize – Annette Williams
3rd Prize – Jess Redmond

A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible support — we truly appreciate it.

And a special shoutout to our amazing sponsors:

Rebecca Rose Photography
Public Office
Ngatea Pharmacy
Our Rowing Community

We couldn’t have done it without you all!

13/04/2026

🍓Shout out to Lisa from the Ngatea Strawberry Patch who let us come and pick and sell the last of the strawberries for the season. We raised over $900 for the club. Thanks so much Lisa and thanks to those who purchased the strawberries 🍓

10/04/2026

🍓 Strawberries for sale 🍓

Hauraki Rowing Club fundraiser

Punnets - $8
Fill your own Ice cream container - $20
Limited supply

Will be outside the Ngatea Memorial Hall today
12pm -2pm

Thank you Ngatea Strawberry Patch for your support towards our club 🍓🍓

30/03/2026

Almost home, stunning day on the desert road

24/03/2026

A huge, thank you to everyone in our amazing community who has supported, sponsored, and donated to the Hauraki Plains College and Districts Rowing Club fundraising efforts 🖤🤍🧡💙

Your generosity and encouragement truly mean the world to our rowers. They are currently in Twizel competing and representing Hauraki Plains, and doing our community incredibly proud!

Because of you, they’re able to chase their goals and represent our community with pride. We are so grateful for each and every one of you - your support does not go unnoticed ❤️

Thank you for backing our team!!

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20/03/2026

Longest day, 5.00am start, camp now all set up ready to go at 8.30pm. Ready for bed.

19/03/2026

In the South Island, Made it to Blenheim, rest for the day then back on the road early in the morning, ferry crossing was calm, went well.

Diesel $2.99.9 ouch

18/03/2026

Made it to Paekākāriki, early start in the morning for the ferry. Was a long day driving.