Welcome to Club Vista

WELCOME: Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Mayor Ross Church in front of Club Vista.

Club Vista is the new name for the amalgamated Kapiti Club and Paraparaumu RSA.

Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Mayor Ross Church unveiled the new name at an official amalgamation ceremony in the new club headquarters in Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach, on Saturday in front of a packed audience of 230 members.

The two clubs formalised the amalgamation by signing foundation documents last month and the new name sets a positive spirit for the future and captures the seascape outlook.

Sir Jerry said the partnership agreement between the two clubs was a great example of what was possible when the basis for discussion and decision was goodwill and "that augers well for your future".

He said many clubs are under pressure and public expectations and habits are changing so staying relevant to their communities and providing facilities with the right environment are part of maintaining an important social and recreational role.

Sir Jerry congratulated both clubs for "proactively managing change, facing up to challenges, and for finding a pragmatic solution".

"Months of effort have gone into the partnership agreement to make sure it preserves what is important to both of the clubs."

Mr Church said it was heartening that two of the oldest clubs in Kapiti could preserve the heritages of 94 years in the case of Paraparaumu RSA and 49 years for the Kapiti Club.

He said both clubs have done a great deal for their community and they have the support of Kapiti Coast District Council for finding a practical way forward.

"An amalgamation of this size shows that Kapiti is moving forward, that there are great things happening, and there are new avenues for us to be able to look after our people".

"I believe this club will go from strength to strength because of the commitment of the people in it, because of the way its been put together by two very strong existing clubs, and because Kapiti's spirit is alive and well."

The combined clubs steering committee chairman Mike Olsen said the club would be "welcoming, appealing and offer quality and value, and also something we can be proud of and want to belong to".