President’s Reports

Hon Nick Davidson, KC

President’s Report 2023/24

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2024

Hon Nick Davidson, KC

President’s Report 2022/23

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2023

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

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

Hon Nick Davidson, QC

President’s Report 2019/20

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2020

Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

President’s Report 2018/19

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2019

Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

President’s Report 2017/18

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2018

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

Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

President’s Report 2015/16

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2016

Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

President’s Report 2014/15

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2015

Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

President’s Report 2013/14

"Willowers All"

30 Apr 2014

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

Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

President’s Report 2011/12

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2012

Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

President’s Report 2010/11

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2011

Hon Sir John Hansen, KNZM

President’s Report 2009/10

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2010

Hon Justice John Hansen

President’s Report 2008/09

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2009

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

Hon Justice John Hansen

President’s Report 2006/07

“Willowers All,”

30 Apr 2007

Hon Justice John Hansen

President’s Report 2005/06

Willowers All,

30 Apr 2006

Hon Justice John Hansen

President’s Report 2004/05

"Willowers All,"

30 Apr 2005

Hon Justice John Hansen

President’s Report 2003/04

Willowers all,

30 Apr 2004

John Mitchell

President’s Report 2002/03

Willowers all,

30 Apr 2003

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

John Mitchell

President’s Report 2000/01

Willowers All,

30 Apr 2001

John Mitchell

President’s Report 1999/00

Willowers all,

30 Apr 2000

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

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

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

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

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