Christ's College Old Boys' Association

28/09/2026

We’re looking forward to spending time with our College community around the South Island.

Our Community Visits are a chance for Old Boys, current and past families, and friends of College to come together, hear the latest from Christ’s College, and enjoy a relaxed evening in good company.

Take a look at where we’ll be visiting and register to join us.
South Canterbury Community Visit
Tuesday 20 October, 6–8pm, Hector Black’s
Register here – https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BENR

Mid Canterbury Community Visit
Wednesday 21 October, 6–8pm, Somerset Grocer
Register here – https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BENS

Nelson Community Visit
Wednesday 4 November, 5–7pm, Hardy Street Eatery
Register here – https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BENT

Blenheim Community Visit
Thursday 5 November, 6–8pm, The Blenheim Club
Register here – https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BENU

Wanaka Community Visit
Tuesday 17 November, 6–8pm, Edgewater Resort
Register here – https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BENW See less

28/09/2026

⛳ CCOBA GOLF TOURNAMENT 2026 ⛳

A fantastic day at the Christchurch Golf Club on Friday for our annual CCOBA Golf Tournament.

The weather may not have been quite on our side, but the camaraderie, humour and friendly competition certainly kept everyone warm! It was wonderful to see so many Old Boys out on the course enjoying the day together.

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters:

⛳ Sumner Wellness Studio
⛳ The Cut Golf Magazine
⛳ PB Tech
⛳ The Christchurch Golf Club
⛳ Russley Golf Club
⛳ Simon Robinson
⛳ Ben Frampton

A special thank you also to Ben Frampton and Bryan Andrews for their help, and to Rick and James from the Christchurch Golf Club for their continued support and for making life very easy for a non-golfer running a golf tournament!

Congratulations to all our winners

Ambrose Winners:
Sam McLernon, James O’Gorman, Matthew Abbott and Ollie McKenna

Stableford Winner:
Jeremy Gurnsey

And most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make another CCOBA Golf Tournament such an enjoyable day.

We look forward to doing it all again next year! ⛳

21/09/2026

⛳ ONE TEAM NOW AVAILABLE!

Due to a cancellation, we now have one team available for the CCOBA Annual Golf Tournament this Friday, 25 September at Shirley Links – Christchurch Golf Club.

If you’d like to join us for what is always a fantastic day of golf, catching up and plenty of fun, please book using the link below.

First in, first served!

We would love to see you there.

We hope you can join us for the annual CCOBA golf tournament on the iconic Shirley Links golf course at the Christchurch Golf Club.
Register as an i

13/09/2026

Old Boy Zach May (14990) has been busy teeing off for New Zealand at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Team Championship in Beijing.

A member of Julius House from 2016 to 2020, Zach has joined fellow leading players Cooper Moore and Yuki Miya to finish 6th in the Nomura Cup competition. Zach was the top performer for New Zealand, tied sixth at two-under after rounds of 73, 73, 70, and 70.

At the weekend, Zach lined up with his fellow Canterbury representative, Christ’s College Year 12 student Thomas Clayson, to help overpower Aorangi, 16–4, in their interprovincial match.

Zach has returned to Christchurch after graduating from Iowa State University in the United States and playing collegiate golf. In his final US season, Zach secured a trio of top-three finishes.

11/09/2026

Bookings are now open for CCOBA Reunion Weekend 2027!

If you started at Christ’s College in 3rd Form, (or should have been), in one of the following years, it’s time to register for your reunion:

20 Years On – 2007
30 Years On – 1997
40 Years On – 1987
50 Years On – 1977
60 Years On – 1967
70 Years On – 1957
80 Years On – 1947

Friday 12 – Sunday 14 February 2027

We have a wonderful weekend planned, with plenty of opportunities to reconnect with old friends and return to College.

Please register here: https://christscollege.com/ccoba/reunions

Friday 12 February
4.30pm – CCOBA AGM
5.30pm – Cocktail Party in the Dining Hall

Saturday 13 February
11.00am – School tour, including the Houses, Upper West and Museum
12.00pm – Lunch in the Dining Hall
Evening – Year Group Dinners

Sunday 14 February
7.00pm – Chapel Service

If you know of any classmates who may not have heard from us, or with whom we may have lost contact, please pass on the reunion information and booking link. We would love to see as many Old Boys as possible back at College to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We look forward to welcoming you back to College in February!

09/09/2026

Calling all Old Boy businesses!

Ovation, the catering provider for Christ’s College, is keen to support and showcase products from our Old Boy community.

Do you produce something that could be a great fit for Ovation and Christ’s College? We’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Paul Cook directly at [email protected] with details of your product or business.

A great opportunity to support Old Boys and their businesses within our College community.

04/09/2026

GOMIL (Grumpy Old Man in Lycra) – Growing Old (Disgracefully)

Expect plenty of laughs and a light-hearted look at ageing, men and men’s health.

Mark is also generously performing the show for our boys on Thursday, and on Friday night it’s your turn! We’d love to see parents, past parents, Old Boys, friends and the wider College community come along and support Mark.

📅 Friday 11 September
⏰ 7.00pm
📍 Christ’s College Assembly Hall
🎟️ Tickets $55

Book your tickets now:
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BCUH

Come along, bring some friends and enjoy a fantastic night of live theatre and plenty of laughs!

31/08/2026

Congratulations to Old Boy Luke Manderson (15935), who has been named in the National Youth Programme Silver Squad (Olympic Pathway), preparing swimmers for a potential spot at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

27/08/2026

A big thank you to Old Boy James Jerard (14579) for literally ‘powering up’ our latest Career Convos session. An electrician, James has connected brilliantly with our Years 10–11 students, keeping the boys well engaged as he spoke about his post-College life. The boys have also made the most of the opportunity to talk to James, asking some of the best questions from our Career Convos sessions in 2026. An electrician for Prolec, James has outlined his trades pathway, encouraging the boys to seek out work experience opportunities that can open the doors to careers.

23/08/2026

Introducing JJ Labour – connecting Otago and Canterbury businesses with reliable, hardworking university students.

Founded by Christ’s College Old Boy Jonty Inglis and his business partner Jasper, JJ Labour connects businesses with university students looking for casual, part-time and semi-permanent work.

Jonty, now in his third year at the University of Otago, saw an opportunity to solve a problem from both sides: businesses needing dependable short-term labour, and students wanting flexible work that fits around lectures and exams.

Since launching just over a year ago, JJ Labour has placed more than 200 students into roles across construction, events and logistics, working with over 50 companies.

With summer approaching, JJ Labour is keen to hear from hardworking and motivated students looking to earn some extra money, as well as businesses in Canterbury and Otago needing reliable extra hands.

If you’re a business looking for labour, or a student looking for work, get in touch with Jonty and the JJ Labour team:

📞 021 475 252
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.jjlabour.co.nz

A great initiative from one of our Old Boys, supporting both students and businesses across the South Island.