29/09/2026
It was a record-setting weekend in TaupĹŤ.
Two records, actually.
More than 120 people from across New Zealand's capital markets came together for the 36th S&P/NZX Charity Golf Classic. Together, we raised more than $90,000 for Variety, the Children's Charity, around $30,000 more than last year.
And on the course, Forsyth Barr Fore Ladies took out the Grand Prize Team competition, the first all-women's team to win in the event's 36-year history.
Congratulations to all our winners:
NZX Cup: ASX Radio Stars
NZ Financial Markets Open Cup: Marex Do Not Contact
Mike Robson INL Green Jacket: Gerard Doyle
She Loves Golf Green Jacket: Alyce Graf
There were plenty of stories, shanks, drinks, duffs, bonding and far too many bogeys. But the real purpose of the weekend was raising money for some of New Zealand's most vulnerable kids.
Every dollar raised will help Variety NZ provide children experiencing hardship with essentials like clothing, shoes, bedding and school uniforms. It will also help them to take part in sport and music alongside their classmates.
A special thank you to Aaron Ward for once again bringing energy, humour and the generosity out in everyone across the weekend as MC and auctioneer.
Thank you also to S&P Dow Jones Indices, BGC Group and every sponsor, auction donor, volunteer and team who made it happen.
We can't wait to do it all again next year.