Northern United Prize Giving 2025 – Celebrate the Season

As our 2025 season heads towards its final whistle, it’s time to come together and celebrate the players, coaches, managers, and supporters who make Northern United what it is.

Our annual Prize Giving is more than just an awards night, it’s a chance to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and spirit that define our club. Whether you’re a player, life member, sideline supporter, or one of our tireless volunteers, we’d love to see you there.

Event Details

Date: Saturday 30 August 2025

Venue: The Cambridge Hotel, Wellington

Doors Open: 6:00pm

Prize Giving Starts: 7:00pm sharp

Tickets: $25 + booking fee (via Eventbrite)

Includes: Bar tab and nibbles provided by the club Get your tickets here

Trophy Nominations Now Open We’re calling for nominations for our 2025 club trophies:

• Most Significant Contribution to the Club

• Most Helpful Person/People

• Best & Fairest for each senior team

• Most Improved School Girl

• Most Improved School Boy

There’s no limit on nominations, if someone’s made an impact, we want to hear about it. Nominate via SurveyMonkey

This season has been full of moments worth remembering, from on-field milestones to the work behind the scenes that keeps us moving forward. Let’s take the time to celebrate them all. See you on 30 August. Northern United Hockey Club Committee

Congratulations to Zac Fowler and Adam Baker – Future Black Sticks U18 Selection

Northern United would like to acknowledge Zac Fowler and Adam Baker on their selection for the Future Black Sticks U18 Men’s squad following strong performances at the U18 Nationals in July representing Wellington.

Both players will attend Hockey New Zealand’s Future Black Sticks Camp from 29 September to 3 October 2025 at King’s College, Auckland. This live-in programme brings together the country’s top U18 players for high-performance training, skill development, and preparation for the next stage in the national pathway.

We’re proud to see Zac and Adam recognised at this level and look forward to following their progress.

Read more on the Hockey NZ website here.

Northern United Hockey Club Ball 2025

Thank You On Saturday 5 July, we took a break from the turf and came together at Amador for the Northern United Hockey Club Ball.

It was a great chance to catch up away from the sidelines, connect with people from across all our teams, and enjoy a relaxed evening with good food, drinks, and company.

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the event, whether you were a long-time club member, a newer face, or a partner or friend. It was great to see such a mix of people in the same room.

A special thanks to:

• Amador for hosting us

• Everyone involved in organising and making the night happen

• Those who helped spread the word and encouraged their teams to come along

If you’ve got photos from the night, feel free to send them through to info@northernunited.co.nz or share them on our socials.

Thank You, Tawa Harcourts – Proud Sponsors of Our Premier 1 Men’s Polos!

We’re thrilled to give a massive shout-out and heartfelt thanks to Tawa Harcourts for their generous sponsorship of brand-new polos for our Premier 1 Men’s team.

These new shirts have already made a big impression—helping the squad look sharp off the turf while proudly representing Northern United around the region. Whether they’re warming up, attending events, or showing up to support our other teams, the polos have brought a real sense of pride and unity to the side. Support like this from local businesses makes a huge difference to our club.

We’re incredibly grateful to have the backing of a company that not only understands the value of team spirit, but also plays an active role in the local community. If you’re buying or selling in the area, or just after some solid advice, be sure to check out the team at Tawa Harcourts—they’ve got you covered.

Thank you again, Tawa Harcourts! Your support helps our club continue to grow, thrive!.

🎳 Northern United Hits the Lanes – Bowling Night Incoming!

It’s time to swap the sticks for strikes. Northern United’s Bowling Night is coming up and we’d love to see you there!

Whether you’re deadly accurate on the field or more of a social player, this night is all about catching up off the turf, having a laugh, and maybe uncovering some hidden bowling talent (or not – gutter balls are part of the fun too).

Here’s the deal:
📅 Date: Saturday, 21 June
🕖 Time: 7 – 9pm
📍 Where: Bowlarama, 52 Hall Street, Wellington
🎟️ Cost: $30 (plus booking fe), includes your bowling, some nibbles and a bar tab to get things started
🔗 Click here to grab your ticket

This is a club-wide event, bring your teammates, your partner, or a mate — the more the merrier!

We’ll sort the lanes, food and a bar tab. You just need to show up and bring the good vibes (and maybe a lucky charm if your aim’s a bit dodgy). Come along for a fun night out with great people.

Spots are limited, so make sure to get your ticket sorted early. We’d love to see you there.

Let’s roll
The NUHC Committee

A Big Thank You to Pelorus Trust

We’re thrilled to share some great news: the Pelorus Trust has generously funded the purchase of brand-new training and match balls for Northern United’s six senior teams. With their support, our club was able to order high-quality balls through Just Hockey, meaning our players will hit the field with fresh gear all season long.

Having reliable equipment makes a big difference – it keeps trainings sharp, games running smoothly, and helps everyone perform at their best. It's a practical boost that goes a long way for our teams and coaches.

We’re really grateful to Pelorus Trust for backing community sport and supporting what we’re building here at Northern United. Big thanks as well to Just Hockey for making the process easy.

NUHC Club Day 2025 – Thanks for Celebrating With Us!

A huge thank you to everyone who came down to the National Hockey Stadium over the weekend of 17–18 May to be part of NUHC Club Day 2025 – what a brilliant turnout and an even better atmosphere!

It was fantastic to see our whole club in action, from juniors bursting with energy to our senior teams giving it their all on the turf. Despite the classic Wellington chill, the sideline support was strong and the Northern United spirit was everywhere you looked.

Some of our favourite moments from the weekend:

• Juniors proudly tieing the yellow and black ribbons from their lolly packs onto their stick bags as badges of club pride (the cuteness!).

• Senior teams enjoying post-match nibbles and a well-earned cold one (or warm drink on Sunday), making time to connect across teams and grades.

• Passionate hockey, close games, and loads of club colour on display – it was great to see so many of our teams back-to-back throughout the weekend.

• A strong showing of whānau, supporters, and life members cheering from the stands – thank you for your ongoing support.

A special shoutout to everyone who helped coordinate the day and ensure it ran smoothly – from organising treats to managing gear and everything in between.

Got any great snaps from the weekend? We’d love to see them – tag us on Instagram or send them through us.

Thanks for making Club Day such a success – bring on the rest of the season!

Fresh Look for Our Premier 1 Teams

Northern United Hockey Club is proud to unveil a brand-new look for our Premier 1 men’s and women’s teams as we kick off the 2025 season.

Thanks to the generous support of Pub Charity Limited, both squads are now kitted out in sharp new uniforms that reflect the energy and ambition of our club. This funding has played a key role in elevating our on-field presence and strengthening our collective pride and professionalism.

We also extend a heartfelt thank you to Just Hockey for their hands-on support throughout the ordering process. Their commitment to hockey at all levels across Aotearoa makes a real difference to clubs like ours. And to Belgravia Apparel, we’re grateful for the high-quality gear that not only looks fantastic but performs when it counts. Their attention to detail and delivery ensures our athletes take the field looking and feeling their best.

As we head into another big season, we can’t wait to see our P1 teams doing what they do best—competing with heart, passion, and now, a fresh new look.

Join Us for NUHC Club Day – 17–18 May at the National Hockey Stadium!

📣 From Our Roots

Founded in 1930, Northern United has been at the heart of Wellington hockey for 95 years. This weekend is all about community spirit as much as on-field action. Whether you first wore NUHC colours decades ago or just started cheering last season, you’re part of our story.

Pull on your club colours and come down to the National Hockey Stadium this weekend to support our players and reconnect with old teammates. With the committee putting on a bar tab with some tasty bites—courtesy of The Grind Kitchen—so grab a cold brew, swap stories with old teammates, and soak up the action on the turf!”

📅 Match Schedule

Time                Match                                                               Turf

Saturday

9:00 am Koura v Karori Pumas NHS 3

9:00 am Pango v Tawa Panthers NHS 3

10:00 am Parauri v Karori Leopard NHS 2

10:00 am Kowhai v HUHC Panthers NHS 2

10:15 am Ma v Karori Macaws NHS 1

10:30 am Ma v Geckos NHS 1

10:45 am Ma v WISC Pumas NHS 1

12:30 pm         P3 Women vs Hutt United P3 Women            NHS 3

1:15 pm           P1 Women vs College Premier Women          NHS 1

2:15 pm           P1 Men vs JTL Feilding Premier Men             NHS 2

4:45 pm           P4 Men vs Kapiti Men 2                                  NHS 1

Sunday           

12:30 pm         P2 Women vs Kapiti Teal Women 2                NHS 2

3:00 pm           P2 Men vs Waterford Security Karori 1          NHS 1

📸 Got a classic NUHC snap? Send it our way

See you in the stands! 💛🖤 #NUHCClubDay #Since1930

Three of Our Own to Represent NZ at 2025 Trans-Tasman Masters Challenge

We’re absolutely stoked to share that three of our Northern United lads have been named in the New Zealand squads for the 2025 Trans-Tasman Masters Challenge!

A huge congrats to:

• Peter Thomas – NZ Men’s 65s

• Aaron Clulow – NZ Men’s 50s

• Jason Neilson – NZ Men’s 50s

What a bloody awesome achievement! Pulling on the black shirt is no small thing, and we couldn’t be prouder to see these legends representing Aotearoa across the ditch.

Pete, Loosie, and Jase are long-time club men who always give their all on and off the field. They’re great role models for the rest of us – proving that top-level hockey doesn’t stop just because you’ve had a few more birthdays.

All the best for the challenge, fellas . We’ll be backing you all the way!