Northern United Family Pie Fundraiser

Our Family Pie Fundraiser is now live!

Stock up the freezer for winter while supporting Northern United Hockey Club at the same time. We’ve teamed up with Centa Bakery to offer delicious family-sized pies that make an easy weeknight dinner, post-training meal, or weekend comfort food option.

Fundraiser Details

• Family pies: $15 each

• Orders close: Saturday 6 June (pies ready approximately 18 June)

• Free pick up available at training: or

• Delivery available for $10

Every pie purchased helps support the club and our players throughout the season. Thanks for supporting Northern United and helping make winter dinners a little easier.

Order now via our website

Quiz Night Fundraiser – Get Your Team Sorted!

We are putting the call out for all trivia experts, professional guessers, and people who just enjoy a good night at the pub. Our Quiz Night Fundraiser is officially happening!

• Wednesday 1 July

• From 6pm

• Tickets $25 per person

• The Shepherds Arms, Thorndon

We’ve locked in the venue, quiz, and MC, so all we need now is you and your team. We currently have space for 14 teams of 6 (86 tickets total).

Whether you’re coming to dominate the leaderboard or just there for the social side, it’s shaping up to be a great club night with:

• Trivia and banter

• Raffles and prizes

• Spot prizes throughout the night

• Food and drinks available from the bar

• Plenty of friendly competition

This fundraiser helps support our Masters Players and Technical Official going to World Cup In Rotterdam this July, so we’d love everyone across the club to get behind it. Bring your mates, your work team, your flatmates, or the people who think they’re smarter than everyone else.

If you have any contacts or businesses who may be willing to donate vouchers, products, or goodies, please get in touch.

Get your table sorted early, and purchase your tickets here

We also ask that teams please email through their:

• Team name

• Team members

so we can keep track of numbers and seating arrangements to info@northernunited.co.nz

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Northern United & Ōhua Wines Fundraiser

Need a restock at home? We’ve teamed up with Ōhua Wines!

Buy 6 or more bottles online using our club code and:

• You get 5% off

• Free delivery anywhere in Aotearoa

• $10 donated back to Northern United for every six-pack purchased.

The discount applies across the full range, including wines already on special.

Discount Code: NUHC2026
Order here: https://shop.ohauwines.co.nz/discount/NUHC2026

Northern United Run Club

We had our first NUHC Run Club on 16 March 2026, and it runs weekly to help build fitness through the season.

Meeting point: Freyberg Pool
Time: Mondays, 5:30pm
Duration: 40–60 minutes

All running levels are welcome. We’ll split into pace groups so everyone can run at a comfortable speed.

Typical session:
• 5 min warm-up
• 40 min run
• Quick cool down

Bring running shoes and a water bottle. Runs will still go ahead in light rain or wind.

Dust Off Day – Junior’s Session

The Junior’s Dust Off Day is back for 2026! We’re kicking off the junior season with a fun, relaxed hit-out to get everyone moving after the summer break.

📅 Sunday 1 March
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 NHS 1 – National Hockey Stadium

This is a great chance to dust off those skills, have a run around on the turf, meet new teammates, and get excited for the season ahead. There’s no pressure – just fun hockey and catching up with friends.

🏑 Don’t worry if you don’t have a stick — we will have some available to borrow.
👕 Please a drink bottle.

Whether you’re a returning player, thinking about trying hockey, or new to the club this year, you are very welcome.

See you there!

New Partnership: Just Hockey MVP Loyalty Programme

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Just Hockey, bringing added benefits especially for our players .

By signing up to the Just Hockey MVP loyalty programme, you’ll earn rewards on hockey gear purchases while supporting NUHC. What this means for you

• Earn 1 MVP point for every $1 spent at Just Hockey (some exclusions apply, e.g., balls)

• Receive a $10 credit for every 150 points earned, redeemable on future purchases

• Access to exclusive specials and promotions for MVP members

• Purchases through the programme also generate a club rebate to help NUHC

Just make sure to tell Kev and the team at Just Hocky you play for Northern United, it's an easy way to save on gear throughout the season and to give back to the club at the same time.

Preseason Training with Inside Hockey

The Northern United committee was exicted to bring Brandon Roach (Roachy), down to Wellington for a preseason training day for our P1 players.

Working with Brandon through the team at Inside Hoceky was a great opportunity to kick off the season properly. The sessions were focused on sharpening skills, raising standard, and getting players thinking early about how we want to train and play this year.

Players were challenged across both skill-based and game-play scenarios, with good intensity and plenty of competition throughout. We wish to thank Roachy for being so generous with his time off the turf, sticking around to answer questions and chat through different aspects of the game, which our players really appreaciated.

A big thank you to Brandon and team at Inside Hockey for making the trip down. We’re looking forward to continuing to work together over the rest of season.

You can find out more about Inside Hoceky at insidehockey.co.nz

Dust Off Day

Our Dust Off Day is back for 2026! We’re once again kicking off the season with a relaxed hit-out to get everyone moving and reconnecting after the summer break.

Join us on Sunday 8 February, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm at NHS 1. This session is all about dusting off the skills , no pressure , meet some new faces, and catch up with familiar ones ahead of the season.

Whether you’re a returning Northern United player, thinking about coming back after a few years away, or new to the club this year, you’re more than welcome.

We’ll round out Waitangi Weekend with a BBQ and a bar tab after the session, a great way to relax, chat, and ease into the 2026 season.

When: Sunday 8 February
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Where: National Hockey Stadium, NHS 1

Bring your stick, a light-coloured shirt, and a drink bottle. We’re looking forward to getting everyone back on the turf and starting the season the way we’ve come to enjoy over the past few years.

See you there!

2026 Northern United Trials

Senior Trials for the 2026 Hockey Season Are Here!

Northern United Hockey Club is excited to announce our Senior Trials for the upcoming 2026 season! Whether you’re aiming to secure a spot in one of our competitive open-grade teams or looking to get involved with NUHC for the first time, we want to see you out on the turf.

Trial Dates & Venue All trials will be held at the National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, a great chance to show your skills, meet coaches, and connect with teammates ahead of the season.

Women’s Trials

• Saturday 14 February | 10:00am – 12:00pm | NHS 2

• Sunday 22 February | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | NHS 1

Men’s Trials

• Saturday 14 February | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | NHS 2

• Sunday 22 February | 10:00am – 12:00pm | NHS 1

What to Bring Make sure you arrive early to check in and be ready to trial:

• Your full hockey gear

• A light coloured shirt

• Water bottle

• Sunblock

Pre-registration is encouraged, you can register your interest in advance via the online form to help coaches plan ahead.

Need Help? If you have questions about the trials please reach out to our committee. For the Premier 1 squads, reach out to:

• Women’s P1 Coach — David McNaughtan: 027 680 6447

• Men’s P1 Manger — Sam French: 027 444 9293

We can’t wait to see all our returning players, and welcome new ones out on the turf.

Let’s make 2026 a great season!

Post AGM Update

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Annual General Meeting. It was great to see so many members, players, coaches, managers, and supporters come together to reflect on the season and help set the direction for 2026.

Acquisition of YW Petone

Agreed in Principle We’re pleased to share that the membership voted in principle to support the acquisition of YW Petone Hockey Club. Both clubs will now begin working together over the summer period to progress the next steps to ensure a smooth and positive transition for both clubs. We look forward to building a stronger, more connected hockey community together.

Thank You to Our Outgoing Committee Members

A huge thank you to the Executive and Committee members who are stepping down this year. Their service and commitment have made a significant impact on our club:

• Ash Drake– outgoing Men’s Club Captain

• Ian Norman– outgoing Co-Treasurer

• Surbjit Singh– outgoing Secretary

• Kirsty Cullen– outgoing Committee Member and former Women’s Club Captain & Secretary We deeply appreciate your time, energy, and contributions to NUHC.

Welcome to the 2026 Executive Committee

We’re excited to welcome the 2026 Executive Committee, elected at the AGM. Thank you to everyone who put their hand up your leadership and willingness to serve are vital to the success of our club.

• Nicole Halverson - Chair

• Lee Patton - Secretary

• Ryan Smith - Treasurer

• Hannah McNaughtan - Women’s Club Captain

• Jason Neilson - Men’s Club Captain 

• Damion Barnes - Junior Convenor

Committee Members – Chantelle Badenhorst, Alex Rosie, Emily Agate and Roxy Steel

Thank you again to all members who attended the AGM and contributed to the discussions. Your voice and support help drive our club forward. We’re looking forward to a strong and positive 2026 season.