The day greeted us with mild conditions early, as the tee time drew near (Mid-day shotgun start). The wind began to strengthen and continued to do so for the duration of the round. Some adapted well to the conditions and for others it paid a part in their score.
Much thanks to the greenkeepers who had the course in great condition, greens at a challenging pace, with some tricky positioning of pins to add to the day’s challenges.
Keeping pace of play was a challenge in these conditions and some wayward shots, overall, the field did keep the flow of play reasonable given the challenges they were facing.
We would like to thank Natalie, Maxine, Darryn & Tanz who are always a joy to work with, making the tournament enjoyable off the course and ensuring nothing is a problem in preparation for our big day.
The HBPB players stepping up to help with registration, raffles, checking score cards and preparation leading into the tournament.
Carl Cotter, Dean Gray, Tom Cowan, Fred Chadwick.
We would also like to acknowledge our national sponsors for their ongoing support, also on the day sponsors who supported the tournament by way of monetary support or prizes for the raffles.
National Sponsors: JAR, Radcliffe, Signify, ABB, Clevertronics, Hager, Haier, Thorn, First Flex, Ideal, Maser, NHP, Simx, Versalux.
Day Sponsors: First flex, Kraus & Naimer, Evolve Lighting, The Armoury, Mase, Advance security, NHP, Schnieder & HBPB Electrical Trades Golf.
A shout out to Kerry from NHP and the help from Kevin Richardson (Evolve Lighting) on the BBQ at the turn, nothing beats something to eat and drink at the half way mark. It was appreciated and enjoyed by all!
The field was made up with 30 Medal Players chasing individual titles and a team title and 18 Ambrose Teams looking to takeout the inaugural Applegate Trophy, in all we had 102 players attend of the 112 registered. Sickness across the country this winter taking its toll in the HB as well with a few no shows.
The prize table this year was funded by the HBPB Electrical Trades Golf, for the winners by way of a bottle Pinot Noir and gift vouchers each, from Pak ’n’ Save or Z Energy.
The association looking to relieve the cost of living by way of prizes and understanding all participants had already taken time of work to be involved.
Results:
Nearest To Pin Hole 3 – Taine Manaena
Nearest To Pin Hole 11 – Aaron Wawatai
Nearest To Pin Hole 15 – Tehana Brown
Longest Drive Ambrose Hole 10 – Graeme Tyon
Longest Drive Individuals (HDCP 15-54) Hole 18 – No Result
Longest Drive (HDCP + to 14) Hole 14 – Andy Pickering
Inaugural Trophy - (Applegate Trophy) - Presented to the Ambrose Winners
Ambrose 1st
JAR Napier 5 - Nathan Armstrong, Ben Kent, Charlie Turner, Rowan Smith (55.5)
Ambrose 2nd – ECES
John Collier, Damien Palitati, Kolo Fonhena, Sione Tamale (56.5)
Ambrose 3rd – Powerup Electrical
Phil McRoberts, Teihana Brown, Tony Lambourn, Gareth Evans (57)
Par – Aaron Wawatai (+1)
Stableford – Riki Hokianga (38) On Count Back
Nett – Daniel Nukunuku (66)
Gross – Dean Gray (71)
Team Trophy (Power Assemblies) – Laser Hastings (117)
Daniel Nukunuku, Lance Thompson, Riki Hokianga, Aaron Wawatai
HBPB Electrical Trades Team for the 2026 Nationals in Christchurch:
Carl Cotter – Captain
Representing Hawkes Bay
Chris Martin, Dean Gray, Tom Cowan, Regan Cameron, Matt Single, Eli Wainohu
Representing Poverty Bay
Glenn McKinnon
HBPB Golf 2027 Tournament @ HB Golf Club; September 24th.
Limited to first 100 entries.
Keep an eye out, I hear there is a travel voucher draw for all players involved, rumour has it that it’s of significant value.
The Course Activities had M/E putting Competition on the Practice green, attended by Darren. Robin from Schneider, Richard, and Anna from JA Russell Napier attended the Barby on the turn, keeping the teams well fed. The meat was sponsored by Porkies Butchery, Taradale.
Adrian from Thorn Lighting sponsored the longest drive on Hole 10 for the Ambrose Teams.
Scott thanked the Companies who supported this Day with the Events around the course. He also mentioned the Local Team helpers, Tom, Tony, Kevin, Glen, Carl, Jaco, and Fred, and a Special acknowledgement to Chris Martin for the hours of help before and during the Golf Day.
We acknowledged all our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors who support this Event every year, also at the Nationals, plus the 14 Hole Sponsors were named and applauded by all the players.
After the golf, the Local Branch of Master Electricians supplied platters to the Player Tables, which was much appreciated by all the golfers again this year.
Results : Best Par : Alan Spooner + 3
Best Stableford : Aaron Wawatai 40 pts
Best Nett : Riki Hokianga 65
Best Gross : Daniel Nukunuku 71
Winners of Ambrose : Aeon Electrical : Net 52
Nearest Pin : 3: - Daniel Nukunuku : 11: - Josh Daziel : 15: - Riki Hokianga.
Longest Drives : Ambrose 10 Tane Manaena : 15 – 54 Jaco Schoeman : 4 – 14 Jordy Warehouse
The Power Assemblies Cup for the best Team was won by Falcon Electrical Napier, represented by Tom Cowan, Richard Phillips, Dean Gray, and Nathaniel Wright
Scott addresses the troops for the last time
Chris expresses his gratitude for all the work Scott has provided over many years.
In conclusion, Scott thanked the tremendous support from Suppliers, Sponsors, and the General Electrical Industry.
He wished everyone the best for the rest of 2025. Gavin Clarke from the National Board attended this year's event with a team from Waikato.
Chris Martin mentioned the retirement of Scott after 40+ years of organizing the local tournament and expressed appreciation for all the past years of service to Electrical Trades Golf Hawkes Bay/Gisborne. Scott's co-organization of the National Tournament has been and continues to be immense.
The HB/GIS National Team will be announced on the 12th September 2025, the National Championships are scheduled to be held here in Hawkes Bay, from the 9th of November 2025.
Many thanks to our sponsors:
National Gold Sponsors: J A Russell Ltd, Schneider Electric, Signify/Philips/Pierlite
Silver Sponsors: ABB, Clevertronics, Haier, Simpro, Thorn Lighting
Bronze Sponsors - First Flex Cables, Simx, Maser, NHP
Regional Sponsors:
Master Electricians Hawkes Bay, Trade Safety Corys Hastings, Kraus Naimer, The Armory Hire Equipment Napier and Hastings, Chemz, Power Connections Gisborne, Vynco, Cory Electrical Napier Hastings Gisborne, GLight, Laser Electrical Napier, Tony Harrison and S.A. Electrical Napier, J.A. Russell Napier Hastings and Gisborne, Chadwick Electrical Napier, Porkies Butcher Shop Taradale, Advance Security Napier
Daniel Nukunuku N/P 3rd
Riki Hokianga N/P 15th
Josh Daziel N/P 11th
Martha Manaena receives Long Drive on behalf of Tane
Gross Winner 71 Daniel Nukunuku
Par Winner +3 Alan Spooner
Stableford Winner 40pts Aaron Wawatai
4. Nett Winner 65 Riki Hokianga
Power Asssemblies Cup Winners. Nathan Wright, Dean Gray, Tom Cowan, Richard Philips
