HOW TO APPLY

If you are a Northland athlete aged between 16 - 20 years, find out more about applying for a Kauri Club Scholarship.

SUPPORT A FUTURE CHAMPION

Invest in Northland's future - remove financial barriers, provide vital resources, and empower local talent to thrive on the world stage.

DONOR & SPONSOR RECOGNITION

The Kauri Club was established in July 2000 by Sport Northland, following a donation to the Trust from the family of the late Garry Frew, the legendary sports editor of the Northern Advocate and an icon of Northland sport (inducted as a Northland Legend of Sport).

The Kauri Club legacy would not be possible without the incredible generosity of our donors and sponsors. For 25 years, their support has helped us nurture Northland’s most promising young athletes, empowering them to chase their dreams and represent our region with pride.​​​​​​​

ATHLETE PROFILES & STORIES

KAURI CLUB WALL OF FAME

Former Kauri Club recipients who have competed at some of the highest levels in their sport, e.g. Olympics, Paralympics, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, NZ International Representation, Professional, etc.

Garry Frew

Kauri Club History

The Kauri Club was formed in July 2000 by Sport Northland, after a donation to the Trust by the family of the late Garry Frew, the legendary sports editor of the Northern Advocate and icon of Northland sport (inducted as a Northland Legend of Sport).

Garry Frew's Sporting History Collection

A collection of scrapbooks created by Garry Frew containing sports-related clippings from 1950 to 1976. Garry Frew was Sports Editor for the Northern Advocate, a regional daily newspaper, presently owned by NZME (New Zealand Media and Entertainment). After he died in 2000, Garry's scrapbooks were gifted to Sport Northland. The digitised versions can be viewed below.