Formed in 2000
About the Kauri Club
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).
The objective is to support talented young sportspeople in Northland and give them every encouragement to advance their sporting careers and achievements. Through the generous support of Alan and Jackie Lints (Directors of Educare), we have been able to grow the fund and opportunities for athletes.
The Kauri Club recognises that Northland has a proud sporting history and that we need to do all we can to carry this great tradition on. It is important that homegrown sporting talent either remains or returns to Northland to build on the history and take it to another level.
Sport Northland has operated the Kauri Club since 2000, giving away over $295,000 to promising Northland sportspeople in their quest to reach national and international standards in their chosen sport.
Kauri Club Scholarships
Through the generous support of Alan and Jackie Lints in partnership with the Kauri Club, we are offering annual scholarships over a 12-month period (November to November) to promising young Northland athletes. The maximum scholarship given out is $2,500 per year, but it can be more or less than this depending on funds available and the panel's discretion.
What’s the Goal?
To help promising young athletes from Northland:
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
Thanks to the generous support from Alan and Jackie Lints, the Kauri Club offers annual scholarships (Nov–Nov) to help athletes with their development. The maximum amount awarded is $2,500 (amount may vary). Funds are paid in three parts - 50% upfront, 25% after progress updates, 25% after final accountability report.
What Can the Scholarship Be Used For?
The scholarship is mainly for athlete development, such as:
75% of the funds must go toward development. The remaining 25% can be used for:
Before receiving funds, each athlete will have an individual performance planning session with Ady McKenzie (Athlete Support Advisor) to help athletes optimise the use of their funding.
Eligibility Criteria
For an athlete to be considered for a Kauri Club Scholarship, the athlete must meet the following criteria:
Must be aged 16 to 20 years at the time of application
Should circumstances prevail, the Northland Sports Talent Development Panel (NSTDP) may consider applicants that fall outside the stated criteria.
Affiliation to Sport Northland
Your sport code must be affiliated to Sport Northland for you to be eligible to apply for Kauri Club Grants or Scholarships. Click here to see if your sport is affiliated.
Athlete Requirements
If an athlete is granted a Kauri Club Scholarship, the athlete agrees to:
To Apply
For full application information, download the Kauri Club Scholarship Information here.
All applications must be made via the online form – Here
The athlete’s coach should complete the Coach Support Information form – Here
Applications close Sunday, 19 October 2025.
Endorsement/Verification
Your Regional Sports Organisations (or National Sports Organisations if there is no Northland RSO) will be asked to verify and endorse the information provided in your application.
For further information about the Kauri Club, please contact Janine Moy at Sport Northland on 09 437 9600 or janinem@sportnorth.co.nz.
Northland Sports Talent Development Panel
James Morris (Sports Codes)
Arriane Christie (Whangarei)
Cheryl Waaka (Far North)
Chris Biddles (Kaipara)
John Wansbone (Sport Northland)
Colleen Atchison (Whangarei)
2024-2025:
Alec Jackson (Alipine Skiing)
Bailey Edwards (Rugby/Rugby League)
Freddie Jameson (Squash)
Henare Parangi (Rugby)
Luka Clark (Hockey)
Molly Wilson (Hockey)
Monte Rolston (Cricket)
Nahuel Racioppi (Hockey)
Paryse Croft (Volleyball)
Renee Pilon (Gymnastics)
Toby Jackson (Alpine Skiing)
Tyla Dinsdale (BMX)
SPORT NORTHLAND
CDL Group Northland Sports House
97 Western Hills Drive, Kensington,
Whangārei 0112
info@sportnorth.co.nz
CDL Group Northland Sports House - 09 437 9600
McKay Stadium / Kensington Fitness - 09 437 4404