The Auckland Bridge Club Incorporated (AKBC) and the Remuera Bowling Club Incorporated (RBC) plan to amalgamate under the 2022 Incorporated Societies Act, subject to members of both clubs voting in favour of a merger and conditional on the buyers final settlement of 273 Remuera Road on 19th December 2025. The merged entity is to be called Remuera Bowls and Bridge Incorporated (RBB), but if you can think of a better name we can consider a change towards the end of re-development of Dromorne Road.
The goal is to be one club allowing members to participate in bridge, bowls and snooker under a single membership, while enjoying smart new premises, improved catering and refreshment facilities, space to relax and a pleasing outlook.
We need to lodge a suite of documents (see links below) to the Incorporated Societies Registrar for approval which takes "a couple of weeks".
The documents were circulated to AKBC members in late August along with formal notification of the AGM on 23rd November to vote on amalgamation including a Notice of Proposed Amalgamation.
Members are asked to review the documents below and raise issues by 8th October 2025.
Notes
- The Transition Period will be a challenging time with the redevelopment at Dromorne Road and associated disruption to bowlers, and the uncertainty for bridge players as how long they can remain at 273 Remuera Road after June 2026 which may require renting temporary premises. We hope that through the Transition period day-to-day bowls and bridge can continue as usual despite disruptions. The Transition Period starts at formal amalgamation and ends on the issuance of a Certificate of Code of Compliance by Auckland Council for the new buildings.
- Bylaws supplement the Constitution
- Moving the Subscription year to start on 1 July to 30 June the following year to match our Balance Date and reduce administrative complexity which means the AKBC January 2027 subscriptions will run for six months rather than a year. Same thing for bowlers moving from 1 Sept for nine months to 30 June 2027.
- A seven-person Executive Committee has three seats for bridge, three for bowls and additional elected President.
- Subcommittees for bridge and bowls
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Two categories of membership with subcategories
- Voting Member (Life, Member, 18-26 Years, Veteran)
- Non-voting Member (Under 18 years, Remote, Social, Non-Financial)
- Currently three representatives from each club collectively manage the amalgamation process: the intention is that they remain as the Executive Committee through until the end of Transition for continuity. Section 17 at the end of the Constitution defines Transition measures and the temporary suspension of some sections of the proposed Constitution.
- The document "Proposal to amalgamate AKBC and RBC" contains a waiver for an interest-free loan from Auckland Bowls which funded the covered green a few years ago
The closing date for feedback is Wednesday 8th October to allow the Steering Committee sufficient time to consider and publish to Members within 30 working days of the AGM on 23rd November as required by the May 2025 Constitution. The documents collectively outline the framework for the Remuera Bowls and Bridge Society following the amalgamation, focusing on governance, member engagement, financial management and operational guidelines. The aim is to create a unified club that benefits both current and future members.
Document suite
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Notice of Special General Meeting 23 November 2025 immediately following AGM
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Notice of SGM following AGM on 23rd November |
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AKBC Members' Resolution to amalgamate conditionally (2 pages)
Members to vote on resolutions at AKBC SGM 23 Nov 2025
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Special resolutions for SGM related to amalgamation immediately following AGM on 23rd November |
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Proposal to amalgamate AKBC and RBC (12 pages)
Contains details of interest-free loan from Auckland Bowls and waiver, updated 6 Sep 2025
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RBB Proposal for Amalgamation |
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Constitution of the amalgamated society RBB (21 pages) intended to establish a sustainable framework for the Society.
Much of the wording is a required by the 2022 Act, updated 22 October
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RBB Constitution.pdf |
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Bylaws of the amalgamated society RBB (10 pages) to support the constitution, detailing member conduct, governance processes, and operational procedures.
Contains lengthy Privacy Policy
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RBB Bylaws |
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Draft Statement of Investment Policies and Strategies
Part of Investment Strategy updated 23rd September 2025 (not required for amalgamation).
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AKBC-SIPO-DRAFT.pdf |
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Draft RBB Business Plan
Work in progress, evolving document 3rd Oct 2025 a road map for the re-development
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RBB draft evolving Business Plan |
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AKBC Board Resolution (2 pages)
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Resolution by AKBC Board |
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AKBC Notice of proposed amalgamation (1 page)
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Notice of Proposed Amalgamation |
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AKBC Officers' Certificate (2 pages)
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Board / Officers certificate |
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AGM agenda, resolutions etc..
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AGM 23 November 2025 Agenda, Resolutions etc... |
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Annual report for year ending 30th June 2025
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Annual report for year ending 30th June 2025 |
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Draft architectural plans for 3C Dromorne Road (internal layout likely to change)
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Draft re-build plans (interior subject to change with additional toilets upstairs, less corridors downstairs and likely shift of bar, kitchen, office and reception to eastern side) |