http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz en-us Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:29:21 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/162914/new-appointment-announced/ Rowing New Zealand is pleased to welcome a new staff member to the team, strengthening our capability across future-focused partnerships.We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Michelle Crook to the newly created role of Philanthropy and Commercial Partnerships Manager, following a thorough recruitment process.Michelle is an experienced fundraiser with a strong background in philanthropy, capital raising for community projects, not-for-profit governance, and marketing and business develop... Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:34:48 +1300 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post162914 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/163072/calm-waters-fast-starts-maadi-2026-gets-underway-at-lake-ruataniwha/ Start line scenes at Lake Ruataniwha Photo: Sharron Bennett Photography... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post163072 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/163076/nz-rowing-foundation-agm--notice-of-meeting/ Notice is given of the Annual Meeting of the NZ Rowing Foundation commencing at 12pm on Saturday, 23rd May 2026, at the following address. Wellington Rowing Club Function Centre, Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington.All welcome. ... Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post163076 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/163069/foundation-trustee-ivan-sutherland-honoured-with-rowing-new-zealands-highest-award/ Ivan Sutherland Receives Prestigious Sir Don Rowlands Medal for Five Decades of Service to New Zealand RowingRowing New Zealand bestowed its most prestigious recognition upon Ivan Sutherland at the organisation's 138th Annual General Meeting. The Sir Don Rowlands Medal, representing rowing's highest honour, acknowledges individuals whose sustained commitment and remarkable achievements have significantly shaped the sport over many years.Ivan Sutherland's remarkable journey spans five decades, tr... Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post163069 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/114112/jones-family-charitable-trust-legends-dinner/ On Friday 17 November members of the rowing community gathered at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Lake Karapiro in Cambridge for the Jones Family Charitable Trust Legends Dinner. It was a special night to celebrate the unprecedented success of Rowing New Zealand over the past six Olympiads as well as inspiring the next generation. Around 290 guests enjoyed hearing from 30 of our Olympic medallists from 2000-2021. Included in the line-up were the Munich Men's gold medal winning eight from 197... Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:51:59 +1300 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post114112 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/113310/a-proper-sit-down-for-a-stand-up-set-of-rowers/ Mahé and Juliette Drysdale have an incredible shared history in rowing.Who can forget that pivotal moment at the World Championships in 2005 when four New Zealand crews won gold in four successive finals in the space of 45 minutes.Mahé led the charge in the Men’s Single Sculls that day in Gifu, Japan, followed by Juliette and Nicky Coles in the Women’s Pair, George Bridgewater and Nathan Twaddle in the Men’s Pair and then the Evers-Swindell twins in the Women’s Double Sculls.But it was... Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post113310 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/94718/sue-risi-receives-legacy-medal/ Sue Risi received her Legacy Medal at Lake Karapiro November 2022 in a surprise presentation organised by teammate Glenda Rodgers. Risi raced in the first New Zealand women's eight at the 1978 World Championships where they finished sixth. It was a proud day for Sue surrounded by her family at the Podium Cafe in Cambridge.... Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:58:17 +1300 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post94718 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/67766/2021-agm-legacy-medal-presentation/ Among those honoured at the recent Legacy Medal Presentation were trailblazing rowers, Stephanie Foster and Robyn Clarke as well as Alan Grey, 1962 British Commonwealth Games silver medallist in the eight. Current Chairman of the NZRF and 1976 Olympic bronze medallist Ivan Sutherland was also surprised with his Legacy medal presentation on the night. ‘The Legacy Medal presentation was certainly a major surprise for me and I felt very humbled to be presented with it in front of many rowing frie... Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:21:06 +1200 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post67766 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/67767/donation-received-in-memory-of-hugo-shaw/ The New Zealand Rowing Foundation we were deeply saddened by the news of young rower, Hugo Shaw’s passing. We would like to thank the Ambler Family who have nominated the New Zealand Rowing Foundation to receive a $5,000 donation from the Hugo Charitable Trust.Hugo Shaw tragically passed away on 19 January 2021. He was only 14 years of age. Hugo was a talented, kind and caring child. He excelled academically and at sport. He played cricket, basketball and rugby for St Peter’s School, but Hug... Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post67767 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/67765/legacy-medal-presentation-in-tauranga/ On a cool Saturday afternoon in April the opportunity was taken to present four legacy medals to our earlier representatives. This event coincided with the West End masters group training weekend on the Wairoa River, Bethlehem, near Tauranga, and the legacy medal presentation was timed for when the rowers came off the water. Hosting the occasion was actually one of the "to-be" recipients, Gary Reid, in his house which occupies a prime spot on the riverbank. President of Rowing NZ, Bill Falconer,... Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzrowingfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post67765