Christmas Ribbon Parade and Fun Event Sun 26th Nov 2023

Santa Our final event for 2023 is our Ribbon Parade / Games / Santa flyby – we would love to see you there for a BBQ, Raffles and lots of fun. New members and visitors welcome. See Flyer for full details

Date 26th November [ Sunday]
Time Entries 10.00–10.20, Games start 10.30, Judging starts approx. 11.15
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90]
Father Christmas Those with children please bring a gift for santas sack, clearly labelled with name, and worth max $10.00. Christmas Cake and Bubbles for Adults.
Photos Get your Labradors photo taken with santa – gold coin donation to Lab Club Rescue.
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available for sale – bring some cash
Raffle A lovely Labrador fleece blanket $5.00 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.00
Club Calendars $10.00 – we are running out so please put your order in

*** Ribbon Parade *** Judge Gay Meredith
Ribbon parade event is open to all Labradors, young pups (as long as your puppy is fully vaccinated), old veterans, those in the middle, pets and show dogs. We will be having a quick Novice Handler ring craft class prior to the start of the Ribbon Parade for those wishing to learn.
For details of all the classes there will be please see the flyer

Below are some photos taken from a previous years event

Forest Walk in Hunua Sun 27th Aug

Gillespie Road Hunua Sun 27th Aug

See flyer

Our next club walk planned is in Hunua on private property where they have a forest and 2 paddocks all fully fenced for the dogs to explore. There are also water holes and troughs.

Date: Sunday 27th Aug
Time: 10.00 start – please aim to arrive around 9.45 am (not before)
Where: 84 Gillespie Road Hunua
Cost: $15.00 per family for up to 2 hours of fun so we can have the place to ourselves.
Reminder: All dogs must be over 10 months of age and fully vaccinated.
Parking:

  • Grass strip on your left once you pass the house.
  • Please, no dogs near the house.
  • On arrival please keep your dogs on lead.
  • Dogs can be let off lead once you have gone through the first deer gate down the gravel road.

Directions:

  • Exit at Papakura off-ramp at Beach Road, continue onto Settlement Road
  • Turn Right onto Liverpool Street
  • Straight (2nd exit) at the roundabout onto Opaheke Road
  • Turn left onto Boundary Road
  • Turn right onto Hunua Road
  • Turn right onto Gillespie Road
  • Destination on the right
  • Click here to see location.

See you there! If you have any queries please ring Luana on 0212995880

Walk Sunset Beach Sun 30th Apr

Sunset Beach at Port Waikato Sun 30th April

Meet at 9.45am for a 10.00am start as it will be low tide then and better for the walk.

See flyer for full details.

Off to the beach again. It is Sunset Beach at Port Waikato and there is miles of beach
for the dogs to explore. For those who would like it is certainly good swimming and
popular with surfers.

It seems a long drive out but is only 30 minutes from Pokeno. Full directions below.
These walks are suitable for any healthy dog and owner of reasonable fitness but the
dogs must be over 10 months old and be under fairly good control.
Walking will be mostly on the beach so shoes can be worn or not as wished but
everyone will need towels for afterwards as the dogs will take full advantage of the
sea. It is also advisable to take some water for your dogs.
We love to see all the family on these walks and they are not exclusive to Labradors.

After the walk we have had a very kind invitation from Sue Rae to her holiday house, which is close by, for coffee.

If you have any queries please ring Luana Coulam 0212995880

Directions
Southern motorway to Pokeno.
At Pokeno take Pokeno Rd to Tuakau – this becomes Whangarata Rd.
Drive straight to the end and turn left to Port Waikato – don’t go into Tuakau.
Go over a bridge and turn right where there is a sign to Waikato Holiday Camp.
Carry along this road until you see a sign which says Sunset Beach along with other
signs on the same post.
You will end up at a big parking area right by the sea we will meet there.
NOTE: There is reduced parking near the surf club due to recent storm damage but plenty of parking round the corner

Click here to see where we meet.

Walk for Older Labradors

31 Griggs Road, Whitford Sun 16th April@9.45

Pat Woollaston has kindly opened up her property in Whitford for a Club Walk for the Lab oldies. Please lock in Sunday 16th April if you have a Labrador 10 years + or is compromised and can’t manage the normal Labrador walks.

See flyer

Date: Sunday 16th April
Time: 9.45 start
Where: 31 Griggs Road, Whitford
Dogs: Labradors aged 10 years + or those that are compromised and can’t walk far.
RSVP: Luana 0212995880 luanajc1972@gmail.com as a courtesy would be appreciated.
Inquiries: Contact: Pat 0274944914 pat@southerlylabradors.co.nz
Directions:

  • Griggs Road is off the main Whitford Highway (on your right about 7.5 km from Botany Town Centre).
  • After you turn into Griggs Road travel down the new road through the trees at the turnaround – approximately .5km from the main highway.
  • Please park on the road and walk through the pedestrian gate.
  • Please keep your dogs on the lead until everyone has arrived.

Lab Club FUN DAY Sun 12th March

Come along with your Labrador and other family wannabe Labradors for some fun! Suitable for all ages/abilities. New members welcome.

Please ensure that your puppies are fully vaccinated

See Flyer for full details

Date 12th March [Sunday]
Time Registration at 10.00
Where Kennel Club Grounds, 743 Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map.
Games Blind man’s Bluff, Obstacle Course, Hi vis Relay, Water Retrieve
Puppies Opportunities to socialise your puppies and do some lead training
Bring CASH and your children / grandchildren prizes for the young ones
Entries $5 entry fee per family
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available

Christmas Ribbon Parade and Fun Event Sun 27th Nov 2022

Santa Our final event for 2022 is our Ribbon Parade / Games / Santa flyby – we would love to see you there for a BBQ, raffles and lots of fun. New members and visitors welcome. See Flyer for full details

Date 27th November [ Sunday]
Time Entries 10.00–10.20, Games start 10.30, Judging starts approx. 11.15
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90]
Father Christmas Those with children please bring a gift for santas sack, clearly labelled with name, and worth max $10.00. Christmas Cake and Bubbles for Adults.
Photos Get your Labradors photo taken with santa – gold coin donation to Lab Club Rescue.
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available for sale
Raffle & merchandise Raffle with multiple prizes & club merchandise on sale

*** Ribbon Parade *** Judge Elaine Feng
Ribbon parade event is open to all Labradors, young pups (as long as your puppy is fully vaccinated), old veterans, those in the middle, pets and show dogs. We will be having a quick Novice Handler ring craft class prior to the start of the Ribbon Parade for those wishing to learn.
For details of all the classes there will be please see the flyer

Below are some photos taken from a previous years event

Forest Walk in Hunua Sun 2nd Oct

Gillespie Road Hunua Sun 2nd Oct

See flyer

Our next club walk planned is in Hunua on private property where they have a forest and 2 paddocks all fully fenced for the dogs to explore. There are also water holes and troughs.

Date: Sunday 2nd Oct
Time: 10.00 start – please aim to arrive around 9.45 am (not before)
Where: 84 Gillespie Road Hunua
Cost: $15.00 per family for up to 2 hours of fun so we can have the place to ourselves.
Reminder: All dogs must be over 10 months of age and fully vaccinated.
Parking:

  • Grass strip on your left once you pass the house.
  • Please, no dogs near the house.
  • On arrival please keep your dogs on lead.
  • Dogs can be let off lead once you have gone through the first deer gate down the gravel road.

Directions:

  • Exit at Papakura off-ramp at Beach Road, continue onto Settlement Road
  • Turn Right onto Liverpool Street
  • Straight (2nd exit) at the roundabout onto Opaheke Road
  • Turn left onto Boundary Road
  • Turn right onto Hunua Road
  • Turn right onto Gillespie Road
  • Destination on the right
  • Click here to see location.

See you there! If you have any queries please ring Luana on 0212995880

Labrador Club TRAINING Day Sun 5th June

Club Day on Sunday 5th June – with a number of exciting activities suitable for all.
Come and join us for an introduction to Gundog Trailling, Show Training, Rally-O, and more plus an opportunity for puppy socialisation.  Participate in the activities and stay for a BBQ afterwards.
New members welcome.

Please ensure that your puppies are fully vaccinated

See Flyer for full details

Date 5th June [Sunday]
Time Registration 10.00 for a 10.30 Start (approx. 2 hours duration)
Where NZKC Kennel Club, Obedience Grounds, 743 Clevedon Road, Ardmore
What Puppy Socialisation, Show Training, Basic Retrieve Training, Rally-O
Entries $5 entry fee per family – cash only/no eftpos
Food & Drink There will be a sausage sizzle plus hot and cold drinks available

Click here for map.

Lab Club FUN DAY Sun 1st May

Come along with your Labrador and other family wannabe Labradors for some fun! Suitable for all ages/abilities. New members welcome.

Please ensure that your puppies are fully vaccinated

See Flyer for full details

Date 1st May [Sunday]
Time Registration at 10.00
Where Kennel Club Grounds, 743 Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map.
Games Blind man’s Bluff, Obstacle Course, Hi vis Relay, Water Retrieve
Puppies Opportunities to socialise your puppies
Entries $5 entry fee per family
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available – bring CASH