Expanded list of Press Releases & Articles
Key press releases from KWGS
Press releases from 2025.
| KWGS releases June 2025 legal update (KWGS Press Release 13 Jun 2025).pdf |
| KWGS celebrates one year of YouTube success with 125,000 total viewing hours reached (KWGS Press Release 15 May 2025).pdf |
| Comments on the Long River judicial review decision from Chris Gedye KWGS Legal Advisor (KWGS Press Release 14 May 2025).pdf |
| KWGS Legal Update (KWGS Press Release 12 May 2025).pdf |
| The first report from the liquidators of GHCC2016 is now available (KWGS Press Release 1 Apr 2025).pdf |
| Video highlights from the Gulf Harbour Community Trust 5th volunteer day (KWGS Press Release 21 Mar 2025).pdf |
| KWGS Discusses Hoppers Subdivision Plans (KWGS Press Release 7 Mar 2025).pdf |
| The liquidators of GHCC2016 need your help (KWGS Press Release 1 Mar 2025).pdf |
| KWGS February Legal Youtube Update (KWGS Press Release 25 Feb 2025).pdf |
| KWGS Ambrose Golf Fundraiser nets $46,000 (KWGS Press Release 18 Feb 2025).pdf |
| KWGS Ambrose Golf Tournament - UPDATED List of auction items (KWGS Press Release 13 Feb 2025).pdf |
| KWGS Ambrose Golf Tournament - List of auction items (KWGS Press Release 10 Feb 2025).pdf |
| GHCC2016 placed in liquidation following application by KWGS (KWGS Press Release 5 Feb 2025).pdf |
| KWGS Ambrose Golf Tournament - Teams or singles welcome (KWGS Press Release 5 Feb 2025).pdf |
| KWGS Ambrose Golf Tournament is all set to go (KWGS Press Release 2 Feb 2025).pdf |
| Important announcement – KWGS Ambrose Golf Tournament Single Players Welcome (KWGS Press Release 22 Jan 2025).pdf |
| KWGS Ambrose Golf Tournament – It’s getting closer to tee-off time (KWGS Press Release 15 Jan 2024).pdf |
| New Year’s Video from KWGS outlines a bright future for GHCC 2.0 (KWGS Press Release 11 Jan 2025).pdf |
Press releases from 2024.
| “Thank you everyone” from the Gulf Harbour Community Trust (KWGS Press Release 23 Dec 2024).pdf |
| KWGS Ambrose Golf Tournament - Prizes and Donations required (KWGS Press Release 20 Dec 2024).pdf |
| KWGS Ambrose Golf Tournament – Have you entered yet (KWGS Press Release 18 Dec 2024).pdf |
| Application to bankrupt Greg Olliver in the High Court (KWGS Press Release 12 Dec 2024).pdf |
| KWGS Ambrose Golf Tournament – Can you help with a prize or raffle donation (KWGS Press Release 10 Dec 2024).pdf |
| Public update on KWGS Liquidation action against GHCC 2016 Ltd (KWGS Press Release 6 Dec 2024).pdf |
| Public statement from Chris Gedye KWGS' legal advisor (KWGS Press Release 29 Nov 2024).pdf |
| KWGS encourages Whangaparāoa Peninsula residents to take part in Auckland Transport’s survey (KWGS Press Releases 22 Nov 2024).pdf |
| 100+ community volunteers clean-up GHCC's abandoned golf course (KWGS Press Releases 15 Nov 2024).pdf |
| KWGS releases important legal update (KWGS Press Releases 8 Nov 2024).pdf |
| Community led GHCC clean-up 1st Volunteer Day Report Back (KWGS Press Release 5 Nov 2024).pdf |
| Community-led GHCC mowing initiative Week 1 Update (KWGS Press Release 29 Oct 2024).pdf |
| Community-led GHCC mowing initiative gets underway (KWGS Press Release 23 Oct 2024).pdf |
| KWGS files to place GHCC 2016 Ltd in Liquidation (KWGS Press Release 22 Oct 2024).pdf |
| KWGS YouTube video about plans to mow the whole of GHCC (KWGS Press Release 18 Oct 2024) |
| KWGS relaunches it's website (KWGS Press Release 17 Oct 2024) |
| KWGS YouTube video on Auckland Council’s planning processes (KWGS Press Release 11 Oct 2024) |
| KWGS YouTube video on Animal Issues (KWGS Press Release 30 Aug 2024) |
| KWGS YouTube video from Public Meeting on 15 August (KWGS Press Release 22 Aug 2024) |
| KWGS' 2nd YouTube Livestream (KWGS Press Release 25 Jul 2024) |
| Auckland Council advises GHCC Owner Encumbrance will be Upheld (KWGS Press Release 19 Jul 2024) |
| KWGS YouTube video on property value movements (KWGS Press Release 12 Jul 2024) |
| KWGS appalled at 1st Fire at GHCC (KWGS Press Release 18 May 2024) |
| KWGS YouTube video on residents maintaining the GHCC (KWGS Press Release 5 Jun 2024) |
| KWGS' 1st YouTube Livestream (KWGS Press Release 26 May 2024) |
| KWGS YouTube video on the Long-term Viability of GHCC (KWGS Press Release 24 May 2024) |
| KWGS devastated 2nd Fire resulting in the total loss of GHCC (KWGS Press Release 21 May 2024) |
| KWGS launches YouTube Channel (KWGS Press Release 3 May 2024) |
| Major Differences Between Beachlands Proposal and the future of Gulf Harbour (KWGS Press Release 16 Apr 2024) |
| Resource content application to be Publicly Notified (KWGS Press Release 3 Mar 2024) |
Press releases from 2023.
| Does the Gulf Harbour Country Club have the Wrong Owners? (KWGS Press release 4 Dec 2023) |
| Golf Club “Redevelopment” is a cynical and disingenuous attempt to over-build Gulf Harbour (KWGS Press release 23 Nov 2023) |
Newspaper articles by topic
Provided below are links to some of the main articles relating the closure of Gulf Harbour Country Club. While lengthy, this list should not be considered to be an exhaustive list, and readers are encouraged to do their own web searches. Note that some articles may be housed behind paywalls on certain news sites.
Financial matters / Liquidation of GHCC
10 Dec 24 - https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/property/property-developer-greg-olliver-avoids-bankruptcy-for-now
27 Aug 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/liquidation-fails-again/
16 Aug 24 - www.1news.co.nz/2024/08/16/abandoned-akl-golf-course-council-drops-application-to-liquidate-owner/
12 Aug 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/council-attempts-to-put-country-club-owner-into-liquidation/
9 Aug 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-council-seeks-to-liquidate-gulf-harbour-country-club-owner-over-unpaid-rates/7BZU3XTYT5D3DM6O6F666EZKR4/
19 Jul 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/auckland-council-wants-gulf-harbour-country-club-owner-to-pay-200000/C5U55C4KXVCRFH74UMBYILWZBE/
20 May 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/country-club-owner-dodges-liquidation-bullet/
17 May 24 - https://www.nbr.co.nz/property/greg-olliver-narrowly-escapes-liquidation/
6 May 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/health/golf-course-owners-liquidation-case-postponed/
26 Apr 24 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/350258094/creditor-applies-put-auckland-country-club-owner-liquidation
23 Apr 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/golf-course-owners-face-liquidation-bid/
20 Oct 23 - https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/courses/gulf-harbour-closure-leaves-staff-out-of-pocket/
13 Oct 23 - https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018911052/teed-off-golf-course-staff-owed-thousands-in-pay
10 Dec 24 - https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/property/property-developer-greg-olliver-avoids-bankruptcy-for-now
27 Aug 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/liquidation-fails-again/
16 Aug 24 - www.1news.co.nz/2024/08/16/abandoned-akl-golf-course-council-drops-application-to-liquidate-owner/
12 Aug 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/council-attempts-to-put-country-club-owner-into-liquidation/
9 Aug 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-council-seeks-to-liquidate-gulf-harbour-country-club-owner-over-unpaid-rates/7BZU3XTYT5D3DM6O6F666EZKR4/
19 Jul 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/auckland-council-wants-gulf-harbour-country-club-owner-to-pay-200000/C5U55C4KXVCRFH74UMBYILWZBE/
20 May 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/country-club-owner-dodges-liquidation-bullet/
17 May 24 - https://www.nbr.co.nz/property/greg-olliver-narrowly-escapes-liquidation/
6 May 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/health/golf-course-owners-liquidation-case-postponed/
26 Apr 24 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/350258094/creditor-applies-put-auckland-country-club-owner-liquidation
23 Apr 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/golf-course-owners-face-liquidation-bid/
20 Oct 23 - https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/courses/gulf-harbour-closure-leaves-staff-out-of-pocket/
13 Oct 23 - https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018911052/teed-off-golf-course-staff-owed-thousands-in-pay
Encumbrance / Resource Consent Application to develop GHCC
26 Jul 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/ceo-letter-a-line-in-the-sand-for-gulfharbour-community/
19 Jul 24 - hibiscuscoastapp.nz/NewsStory/auckland-council-supports-ghcc-golf-course-encumbrance/6699bfa43e32800029c310db
19 Jul 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/news/council-ceo-sends-strong-message-to-country-club-owner/
19 Jul 24 - https://www.nbr.co.nz/property/greg-olliver-plans-to-be-put-on-hold-for-1000-years/
26 Apr 24 - https://www.nbr.co.nz/law/former-premier-golf-club-faces-liquidation-amid-48m-debt/
18 Apr 24 - https://hibiscuscoastapp.nz/NewsStory/gulf-harbour-faces-unique-challenges-amid-development-proposals/661f4296fb108c0029cf9185
26 Mar 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/public-gets-say-on-gulf-harbour-country-club-boundary-change/
19 Mar 24 - https://hibiscuscoastapp.nz/NewsStory/auckland-council-notifies-gulf-harbour-golf-consent/65f8a1b2cf1e720029bde39b
17 Feb 24 - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/509450/council-urged-to-uphold-its-1000-year-promise-to-protect-golf-course
16 Jan 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/will-public-have-say-on-subdivision/
24 Nov 23 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/133339614/gulf-harbour-country-club-golf-course-owner-urges-council-not-to-consult-community-on-possible-sale
24 Nov 23 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/whangaparaoa-gulf-harbour-country-club-513ha-subdivision-land-sale-planned/LSJJ5X65LJBNXM4IV3CDPXM2WA/?ref=readmore
22 Nov 23 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/first-step-taken-in-golf-course-redevelopment/
26 Jul 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/ceo-letter-a-line-in-the-sand-for-gulfharbour-community/
19 Jul 24 - hibiscuscoastapp.nz/NewsStory/auckland-council-supports-ghcc-golf-course-encumbrance/6699bfa43e32800029c310db
19 Jul 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/news/council-ceo-sends-strong-message-to-country-club-owner/
19 Jul 24 - https://www.nbr.co.nz/property/greg-olliver-plans-to-be-put-on-hold-for-1000-years/
26 Apr 24 - https://www.nbr.co.nz/law/former-premier-golf-club-faces-liquidation-amid-48m-debt/
18 Apr 24 - https://hibiscuscoastapp.nz/NewsStory/gulf-harbour-faces-unique-challenges-amid-development-proposals/661f4296fb108c0029cf9185
26 Mar 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/public-gets-say-on-gulf-harbour-country-club-boundary-change/
19 Mar 24 - https://hibiscuscoastapp.nz/NewsStory/auckland-council-notifies-gulf-harbour-golf-consent/65f8a1b2cf1e720029bde39b
17 Feb 24 - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/509450/council-urged-to-uphold-its-1000-year-promise-to-protect-golf-course
16 Jan 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/will-public-have-say-on-subdivision/
24 Nov 23 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/133339614/gulf-harbour-country-club-golf-course-owner-urges-council-not-to-consult-community-on-possible-sale
24 Nov 23 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/whangaparaoa-gulf-harbour-country-club-513ha-subdivision-land-sale-planned/LSJJ5X65LJBNXM4IV3CDPXM2WA/?ref=readmore
22 Nov 23 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/first-step-taken-in-golf-course-redevelopment/
Public meetings & Community action
18 Nov 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/environment/one-man-went-to-mow/
10 Nov 24 - www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360480276/frustrated-watching-gulf-harbour-golf-club-turn-ruin-locals-start-cleaning-it
27 Aug 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/meeting-focuses-on-country-club-action/
29 May 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/neighbours-rally-to-save-gulf-harbour-country-club-from-wreck-and-ruin/34HFE6526BFKROMEWGIZEPNDJQ/?ref=readmore
13 Feb 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/news/frustrated-golf-club-neighbours-get-stuck-in/
8 Dec 23 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/big-turnout-for-save-golf-course-meeting/
27 Nov 23 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/golf-club-advocacy-group-plans-public-meeting/
23 Aug 23 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/news/closure-prompts-packed-meeting/
31 Jul 23 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/gulf-harbour-country-club-closure-whangaparaoa-locals-to-meet/QAQPVPQHDNDO5KZLGVOJQ7SAAA/
18 Nov 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/environment/one-man-went-to-mow/
10 Nov 24 - www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360480276/frustrated-watching-gulf-harbour-golf-club-turn-ruin-locals-start-cleaning-it
27 Aug 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/meeting-focuses-on-country-club-action/
29 May 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/neighbours-rally-to-save-gulf-harbour-country-club-from-wreck-and-ruin/34HFE6526BFKROMEWGIZEPNDJQ/?ref=readmore
13 Feb 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/news/frustrated-golf-club-neighbours-get-stuck-in/
8 Dec 23 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/big-turnout-for-save-golf-course-meeting/
27 Nov 23 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/golf-club-advocacy-group-plans-public-meeting/
23 Aug 23 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/news/closure-prompts-packed-meeting/
31 Jul 23 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/gulf-harbour-country-club-closure-whangaparaoa-locals-to-meet/QAQPVPQHDNDO5KZLGVOJQ7SAAA/
Freedom campers
5 Sep 24 - www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/527169/tensions-rise-over-campers-living-at-formerly-prestigious-auckland-golf-course
26 Aug 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/campers-permitted-to-remain-at-country-club/
23 Aug 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/man-camping-at-abandoned-gulf-harbour-country-club-calls-himself-a-volunteer-security-guard/N6LO2MW5QFBTBA6LV4D7IXZS3A/
23 Aug 24 - https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/freedom-camper-living-on-abandoned-auckland-golf-course-believes-locals-out-to-get-him/
5 Sep 24 - www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/527169/tensions-rise-over-campers-living-at-formerly-prestigious-auckland-golf-course
26 Aug 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/campers-permitted-to-remain-at-country-club/
23 Aug 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/man-camping-at-abandoned-gulf-harbour-country-club-calls-himself-a-volunteer-security-guard/N6LO2MW5QFBTBA6LV4D7IXZS3A/
23 Aug 24 - https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/freedom-camper-living-on-abandoned-auckland-golf-course-believes-locals-out-to-get-him/
Fires at GHCC
17 Jun 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/demolition-costs-revealed/
13 Jun 24 - www.1news.co.nz/2024/06/13/incendiary-likely-lit-fires-at-abandoned-auckland-country-club/
31 May 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/news/council-demolishes-country-club-in-wake-of-two-suspicious-fires/
24 May 24 - hibiscuscoastapp.nz/NewsStory/gulf-harbour-country-club-buildings-demolished/664fa7357f597e0029a1cd68
21 May 24 - https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/21/arson-not-being-ruled-out-in-gulf-country-club-fires/
21 May 24 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350284295/fire-aucklands-gulf-harbour-country-club-again
21 May 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/huge-fire-at-abandoned-gulf-harbour-country-club-again/M4RBK7NDCFEHXBDHU3NBK47SQA/
20 May 24 - www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/country-club-fire-under-investigation/
18 May 24 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350282418/large-blaze-abandoned-gulf-harbour-country-club-engulfs-shop-overnight
18 May 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/golf/gulf-harbour-country-club-fire-crews-battle-large-blaze-in-golf-shop/B3OU7WYZSRDUZMDLKXMYVWK2KQ/
17 Jun 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/auckland-council/demolition-costs-revealed/
13 Jun 24 - www.1news.co.nz/2024/06/13/incendiary-likely-lit-fires-at-abandoned-auckland-country-club/
31 May 24 - https://www.localmatters.co.nz/news/council-demolishes-country-club-in-wake-of-two-suspicious-fires/
24 May 24 - hibiscuscoastapp.nz/NewsStory/gulf-harbour-country-club-buildings-demolished/664fa7357f597e0029a1cd68
21 May 24 - https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/21/arson-not-being-ruled-out-in-gulf-country-club-fires/
21 May 24 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350284295/fire-aucklands-gulf-harbour-country-club-again
21 May 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/huge-fire-at-abandoned-gulf-harbour-country-club-again/M4RBK7NDCFEHXBDHU3NBK47SQA/
20 May 24 - www.localmatters.co.nz/hibiscus-news/country-club-fire-under-investigation/
18 May 24 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350282418/large-blaze-abandoned-gulf-harbour-country-club-engulfs-shop-overnight
18 May 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/golf/gulf-harbour-country-club-fire-crews-battle-large-blaze-in-golf-shop/B3OU7WYZSRDUZMDLKXMYVWK2KQ/
General - GHCC Closure
19 Nov 24 - www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/golf/gulf-harbour-country-club-playing-new-zealands-premier-abandoned-golf-course-after-local-restoration-efforts/YNINIKMVWFCZLBF6YHMHWWQ3YM/#google_vignette
4 Jul 24 - www.stuff.co.nz/business/350332177/disgraced-property-developer-greg-olliver-prohibited-being-director-three-years
24 Jan 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/gulf-harbour-country-clubs-downfall-graffiti-damage-disgusting/3DTHXXIJZ5EVPDDEHUS2SP357A/
19 Nov 23 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/golf/301009285/one-of-nzs-most-prestigious-golf-courses-now-overgrown-and-neglected
13 Nov 23 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/golf/gulf-harbour-country-clubs-surreal-decay-a-journey-into-abandonment-and-reclamation/LCAM4P74F5EQJASTHR7RLTZMPM/
19 Aug 23 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/132766845/locals-to-fight-developer-they-believe-wants-to-build-suburb-on-a-golf-course
5 Aug 23 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/what-future-for-gulf-harbour-country-club-golf-course-land-after-developer-purchase/PQ7WXQE5FSOX6V73I2YMZXCSNI/
4 Aug 23 - www.localmatters.co.nz/business/golf-club-shutdown-brings-rapid-fire-protests/
23 Jul 23 - https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/gulf-harbour-country-club-headed-to-cease-operations/
22 Jul 23 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/gulf-harbour-country-club-suddenly-shuts-locals-fear-whats-next/2B7X33HR4RCGDA3WGF4PXTPSMQ/
20 Jul 23 - https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/07/20/gulf-harbour-former-nz-open-host-closes-with-immediate-effect/
31 Jul 21 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/property-developer-buys-top-championship-18-hole-golf-course-north-of-auckland/SB4SLBZ2Y75FUZDA5TFL33ATKI/
19 Nov 24 - www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/golf/gulf-harbour-country-club-playing-new-zealands-premier-abandoned-golf-course-after-local-restoration-efforts/YNINIKMVWFCZLBF6YHMHWWQ3YM/#google_vignette
4 Jul 24 - www.stuff.co.nz/business/350332177/disgraced-property-developer-greg-olliver-prohibited-being-director-three-years
24 Jan 24 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/gulf-harbour-country-clubs-downfall-graffiti-damage-disgusting/3DTHXXIJZ5EVPDDEHUS2SP357A/
19 Nov 23 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/golf/301009285/one-of-nzs-most-prestigious-golf-courses-now-overgrown-and-neglected
13 Nov 23 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/golf/gulf-harbour-country-clubs-surreal-decay-a-journey-into-abandonment-and-reclamation/LCAM4P74F5EQJASTHR7RLTZMPM/
19 Aug 23 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/132766845/locals-to-fight-developer-they-believe-wants-to-build-suburb-on-a-golf-course
5 Aug 23 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/what-future-for-gulf-harbour-country-club-golf-course-land-after-developer-purchase/PQ7WXQE5FSOX6V73I2YMZXCSNI/
4 Aug 23 - www.localmatters.co.nz/business/golf-club-shutdown-brings-rapid-fire-protests/
23 Jul 23 - https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/gulf-harbour-country-club-headed-to-cease-operations/
22 Jul 23 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/gulf-harbour-country-club-suddenly-shuts-locals-fear-whats-next/2B7X33HR4RCGDA3WGF4PXTPSMQ/
20 Jul 23 - https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/07/20/gulf-harbour-former-nz-open-host-closes-with-immediate-effect/
31 Jul 21 - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/property-developer-buys-top-championship-18-hole-golf-course-north-of-auckland/SB4SLBZ2Y75FUZDA5TFL33ATKI/