Delivering a new sports and community hub for Motueka
Building a legacy
Founded in 1901, Huia Rugby Club (Huia) has been a prominent sporting club for Motueka and the surrounding communities for over 120 years. The club has gone from strength-to- strength, thanks to the unwavering local support of the people and businesses of our region.
With more than 250 playing members, Huia consistently fields teams in all grades, from Under 6s to Senior rugby. With our Division one Men and Women and U15-U17 grades under the banner of Kahurangi.
Huia play an important role in keeping people in sport and providing a pathway for all rugby players. Building on our community legacy, the Huia Executive Committee, comprising club and community representatives, has a vision for the club to be a “successful, progressive and sustainable sporting club, providing sports services to the community.”
Progress to date
Design and building
Design and building consent for the new clubrooms has been developed by Jerram Tocker Barron Architects, in conjunction with Ruben Fry Builders and is in progress.
AMK Engineers, Terra Firma, Envirolink, GeoSolutions, ITM, Fire Safety Solutions, Aircomm, Architectural Aluminum, Talley’s Group, and Host Services are supporting the project.
Major milestones:
Detailed design: completed
Resource & building consent: approved
The build: construction is planned for 2024.
Funding: funding strategy developed and activities underway (see here).
Project funding
Overview
Huia Rugby Football Club has started fundraising, which is going really well. Currently the club has over $1 million NZD funded to date and we are seeking an estimated build cost of $2 million.
Key updates
Approved funding to date: $1 million NZD
Estimated cost is $2+ million
What we are looking for
We are currently seeking financial donors to cover $500k +
In-kind contributions: we are currently seeking business support through contributions of time, labour, materials, or discounts. See here.
Donor benefits
Types of Donors
We have a range of sponsorship options available from $250 to $50,000. If you are interested please contact Belinda Ellis (belinda.huiarugby@gmail.com).
Platinum Donor: $50,0o0
Lounge naming rights
Gold Donor: $20,000
Top tier on sponsors’ board
Facebook acknowledgement
Logo on project website
Media coverage
Free facility hire once a year
Table of 8 at opening event
Mention at opening event
Silver Donor: $10,000
Second tier on sponsors’ board
Facebook acknowledgement
Media coverage
Logo on project websiteMention at opening event
Supporter logo for your website
Bronze Donor: $5,000
Third tier on sponsors’ board
Facebook acknowledgement
Logo on project website
Mention at opening event
Supporter logo for your website