Luncheon Series

4th November 2019

 Guest Speakers: Sir Richard Hadlee and Mr Lee Robinson 

Our guest speakers on November 4th, are Sir Richard Hadlee and Mr Lee Robinson

Sir Richard Hadlee, one of New Zealand’s greatest sportsmen. He was awarded the MBE in 1980 and knighted in 1990 for services to cricket. He is a former chairman of New Zealand Cricket’s board of selectors. Sir Richard is a great champion of Hagley Oval and he will address the club on the campaign to prevent it becoming a ‘second tier’ venue, and the case for lighting to be installed to attract games for night audiences.

Lee Robinson is a senior partner of Saunders Robinson Brown with extensive commercial and property law experience. Lee is a leading New Zealand sports lawyer with a particular focus on cricket; he has had a strong involvement in  the development of the Hagley Oval in Christchurch into a first- class international cricket ground and will deliver a presentation on the proposed enhancement.

Additional Links 

https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/273

https://dpmc.govt.nz/our-programmes/greater-christchurch-recovery-and-regeneration/section-71-proposals/hagley-oval

The venue for this week’s luncheon is at The Canterbury Club located at 129 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8140

*Please note we adhere to their dress code business attire for the heritage rooms (jacket)*

 A Comment From A Guest Of A Member

Definitely interested in joining the group. I was extremely impressed.-  Jason P