President’s Reports

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  Robbie Deans

  President’s Report 2025/26

  Willowers all, It is with a sense of honour and duty that I accepted the role of President of the Willows Cricket Club. The passing of Nick Davidson…
  30 Apr 2026
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  Paul Rutledge

  President’s Report 2024/25

  Willowers all, It is with a heavy heart that I furnish my first report as President of The Willows Cricket Club. The sudden passing in March of our…
  30 Apr 2025
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  Hon Nick Davidson, KC

  President’s Report 2023/24

  “Willowers All,”
  30 Apr 2024
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  Hon Nick Davidson, KC

  President’s Report 2022/23

  “Willowers All,”
  30 Apr 2023
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  Hon Nick Davidson, KC

  President’s Report 2021/22

  Willowers all, The season past was the first without the Founder’s inimitable presence and personality, but it has been a year of advancement on and…
  30 Apr 2022
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  Hon Nick Davidson, KC

  President’s Report 2020/21

  Willowers all, The 2020/21 season was a watershed season for The Willows. The shadow of Mike’s deteriorating health lay upon us, but he fought on to…
  30 Apr 2021
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  Hon Nick Davidson, QC

  President’s Report 2019/20

  “Willowers All,”
  30 Apr 2020
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  Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

  President’s Report 2018/19

  “Willowers All,”
  30 Apr 2019
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  Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

  President’s Report 2017/18

  “Willowers All,”
  30 Apr 2018
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  Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

  President’s Report 2016/17

  Willowers All, In this annual report I want to make particular note of the contribution made to the club by its Associate, or non-playing, members…
  30 Apr 2017
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  Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

  President’s Report 2015/16

  “Willowers All,”
  30 Apr 2016
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  Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

  President’s Report 2014/15

  “Willowers All,”
  30 Apr 2015
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  Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

  President’s Report 2013/14

  "Willowers All"
  30 Apr 2014
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  Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

  President’s Report 2012/13

  Let me start my report on the last season on a very positive note by congratulating our New Zealand representatives, Peter Fulton, Tom Latham and…
  30 Apr 2013
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  Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

  President’s Report 2011/12

  “Willowers All,”
  30 Apr 2012
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  Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

  President’s Report 2010/11

  “Willowers All,”
  30 Apr 2011
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  Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

  President’s Report 2009/10

  “Willowers All,” - Cricket at The Willows ended on a spectacular note. A warm autumn led to the final game against the Governor General’s XI. We were…
  30 Apr 2010
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  Hon Justice John Hansen

  President’s Report 2008/09

  “Willowers All,”
  30 Apr 2009
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  Hon Justice John Hansen

  President’s Report 2007/08

  Willowers All, I start this year’s President’s report on a sad note. Firstly because of the passing of Merv Wallace, a member of the 1937 and 1949 New…
  30 Apr 2008
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  Hon Justice John Hansen

  President’s Report 2006/07

  “Willowers All,”
  30 Apr 2007
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  Hon Justice John Hansen

  President’s Report 2005/06

  Willowers All,
  30 Apr 2006
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  Hon Justice John Hansen

  President’s Report 2004/05

  "Willowers All,"
  30 Apr 2005
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  Hon Justice John Hansen

  President’s Report 2003/04

  Willowers all,
  30 Apr 2004
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  John Mitchell

  President’s Report 2002/03

  Willowers all,
  30 Apr 2003
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  John Mitchell

  President’s Report 2001/02

  Willowers All, March 16, 2002 was a proud day for New Zealand cricket. Nathan Astle scored the fastest double century in test history at Christchurch…
  30 Apr 2002
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  John Mitchell

  President’s Report 2000/01

  Willowers All, The Cusacks, father and son, have had a strong impact on the success of the Willows throughout the 2000-01 season. We thank the senior;…
  30 Apr 2001
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  John Mitchell

  President’s Report 1999/00

  Willowers all,
  30 Apr 2000
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  John Mitchell

  President’s Report 1998/99

  Willowers All, The inauguration of the new river stone entranceway to the ground on Sunday 6 December 1998 in honour of our Patron, Mr Waiter Hadlee…
  30 Apr 1999
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  John Mitchell

  President’s Report 1997/98

  Willowers All, Two features stand out if one takes a retrospective glance back on the past season. First, the emphasis on family participation and…
  30 Apr 1998
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  John Mitchell

  President’s Report 1996/97

  Willowers All, On 18 February 1995 the Club had the honour to play a match against the Forty Club, founded in 1936, in England. Since then ties have…
  30 Apr 1997
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  MED

  President’s Report 1995/96

  Willowers All, The enjoyment and camaraderie experienced by so many throughout the season was due to the efforts made by those members who…
  30 Apr 1996
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  MED

  President’s Report 1994/95

  Willowers All, In the first two seasons it has been decided the founding members will act as the Club’s committee, with an AGM to be planned after the…
  30 Apr 1995