Congratulations to the 16 teams who qualified for the Bertram Cup playoffs - here's the trophy you're all vying for! It's wonderful to see such a diverse range of teams participate - a great example of the changing nature of our club's membership. Other highlights for this week are:

• Summer Memberships - we'll again offer summer memberships - details below.
• Course Renovations - 8 & 9 Sep. Please let TK know if you're able to lend a hand - we need as much help as possible!
• Summer Junior Programme - Stephen Wood has released details to our Junior members who receive priority booking rights. It will almost certainly be oversubscribed - so register now!
• Kiwi Avoidance Training - 6 & 7 Sep. Run by Capital Kiwi. If you wish to allow your dog to roam free on our course, this training is required. Details below.
• Dog Poop - on the topic of dogs - if you do take your dog on the course - please scoop their poop!

Course Renovations - 8 & 9 Sep

Course renovations are taking place the week commencing 8 Sep, so all hands on deck would be welcome. If you're able to assist, please mark the 8 & 9 Sep in your diary and let TK (TK@karorigolf.co.nz) know. Course renovations are weather dependent, so some flexibility around timings may be necessary. It goes without saying that this work will result in some level of disruption to regular play. It's important work to ensure the long-term health and quality of our greens. We'll do our best to communicate what's happening to keep disruption to a minimum!

Kiwi Avoidance Training

Only dogs that are Kiwi Avoidance Trained (KAT) are permitted off their lead on our course. Capital Kiwi have a KAT weekend scheduled for Sat Sep 6th and Sun Sep 7th. Location -  29 South Makara Rd, the old school/playcentre site beside the cemetery and tennis courts. You'll see some signage and flags out on the day.

The training takes around 15 - 20 mins per dog with Willy Marsh.  He'll walk you and the dog through a course of - kiwi props, scent, movement, and sound. By skillfully reading a dog's temperament and behaviors, Willy will use the tone, vibration, or pulse to train the dog to avoid those temptations. 

Retesting for those already trained, will be done to see how they perform and won't take long.  You'll then be updated with a new certificate that will be valid for 12 - 24 months depending on how Willy judges their performance.

All you need to do is let Jeff know 021 0750301 or jeff@capitalkiwi.co.nz which day you'd like, and whether you have a preference for a morning or afternoon session.

Summer Memberships

The committee has again approved our summer membership offer. Details are:

• Summer FULL Membership - extends from 01 Oct 2025 - 31 March 2026. Cost is $860. This category has full playing rights.
• Summer Tertiary Student WEEKDAY Membership - this category is for 'weekday' play only and extends from 01 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026. Cost is $250 and a current student ID must be provided.

Both options are available for sign-up on our website (karorigolf.co.nz). Obviously, playing rights aren't available until the start of the membership period.