Campus Church

Dear Simes

On behalf of Campus Church I wanted to send a note of thanks for your generosity in providing our office with a photocopier! Can you thank the team on our behalf?

We're really appreciative of you thinking of us - and just so you know we're made good use of it already. Scott Mackay was over yesterday preparing a 'world view survey' for use on campus for the Christian Union and it was great for that.

Send our regards to the team at Simes with our thanks.

Warm regards

Nick Duke

Simes Cup Hamner Springs Golf tournament

Since 1932

25 March 2008

Founding Director, Wally Simes donated the ‘Simes Cup’ to the Hanmer Springs Golf Club. The cup was donated in memory of Doc Simes (Wally’s son) who convalesced at Hanmer suffering from TB. The golf tournament continues today and is a 36 hole mixed foursome played annually closest to the 17th March.

The winner of the Simes cup this year were Stephen Hill (our Greends supervisor) and Isabel Campbell from Waimate.

Albion Softball Tournament

March 2008

Simes along with their property consultant Yvonne Craig are proud to be the major sponsors for Albion Softball Club Junior League. It was gratifying being able to provide the club with two new trophies this year, Simes Little League Player of the Year and Simes Junior League Player of the year. Simes is a family business and we wholeheartedly support and encourage children’s involvement in sport and the opportunity to do this in the junior section is rewarding.

Being Residential Property Specialist our team has extensive interactions with families, Albion Softball Club fosters the spirit of competition, fair-play and family participation – all qualities for which Simes also are renowned. Both Simes and Albion have outstanding reputations in their fields.

Aoraki Dragon Boating

March 2008

Simes are pleased to have supported the Christchurch Girls High 2008 Dragon Boating Team, in particular Clare Blake.

The team won the South Island competition then went in to come second, 0.25 seconds behind the winners, in the national event in Auckland, in March 2008.

Simes Multi-Sport Race

28 October 2007

Simes have been regular competitors in the Christchurch Multi-sport race with two teams entered by the company.

The event involves a gruelling 17km run from Cathedral Square over the Rapaki Track and the Crater Rim Walkway, with a sharp descent into Lyttelton. From there, there is a 30 km road bike up to Evans Pass, down through Sumner and onto Kerrs Reach. The final section is 6 km kayak up the Avon River, finishing at Victoria Square.

Simes first team completed the event in a creditable 3 hours, 9 minutes and 40 seconds to take out 6th place in the corporate teams category, with the second Simes team coming in 10th.

Typical of Simes, this was another team effort by valuers, commercial agents and the support staff.

The Rotary Club of Christchurch - Kids Should Have A Ball

Since 1997

Simes has supported the Kids Should Have A Ball event since conception and the charities that were supported in 2007 were the Family Help Trust and Champion Center.

Kids Should Have A Ball is the most successful event, based on the amount of charitable funds raised, on Christchurch's social calendar and arguably the best nationally.  In the 11 years to date, clsoe to $700,000 has been raised for the benefit of children in the Christchurch and greater Canterbury area.

www.rotary.org.nz

Canterbury Master Builders House of the Year 2007

20 July 2007

Simes were local sponsors of The Canterbury Registered Master Builders PlaceMakers 2007 House of the Year and Commercial awards.  It is a well-established event, held annually in Christchurch.  In its seventeenth year the competition aims to increase the level of interest in new housing, renovations and commercial building and to raise awareness, profile and interest in Registered Master Builders.

Simes are proud to be the local sponsor of the New Homes over $1 million Category won by Horncaste Homes 2007 Ltd.  Simes also congratulates our many other Masterbuilder clients who won awards on the evening.

www.houseoftheyear.co.nz

Thrive Mainland

13 June 2007

Simes are a local sponsor to Thrive Mainland which helps educate, inspire and motivate local business people to strive for business performance and success through a line up of experienced and entertaining business speakers.  Hosted by the Canterbury Employer Chamber of Commerce, Simes are proud to support this event.

www.thrivemainland.co.nz 

Akaroa Trotting Club Meeting

1 April 2007 & 30 March 2008

Simes has sponsored the 1-2 win race at this race meeting for the last two years which is held at Motukarara Raceway, about 5kms past Tai Tapu township on the way to Akaroa. The Akaroa Trotting Club have been holding a race meeting for many years and attracts a large number of families as traditionally, the last summer day of racing.  Patrons come from as far a field as Southland, the West Coast and Marlborough to catch up with friends and family and have an exciting day at the races.  With racing being held on the grass track patrons have the added ability to be close to the horses as well as the ability to walk around the stabling area and see what goes on behind the scenes first hand. 

The Property Council of NZ Golf Tournament

29 March 2007

Simes sponsored the South Island branch of The Property Council of NZ inaugural golf tournament in Christchurch. This was an afternoon of fabulous golf with great hospitality from the team at Clearwater. There was a format for both golfers and non-golfers so people of all calibers enjoyed the day and the networking.

Novelty (skill shot) Prizes:
Nearest The Pin No 4 hole  – Grant Hutchings – CB Richard Ellis
Nearest The Pin No 16 hole – Malcolm Powell – Arrow International
Longest Drive No 18 hole – Mike Ensor – ANZ/Staples Rodway
Putting Competition – Carl McMeeking - BNZ

Main Prizes:
Mens Handicap 1st – Stu Ward – ANZ/Staples Rodway
Mens Non-Handicap 1st – Chris Cooper – Property Council Member
Womens Handicap 1st – Melissa Minogue – Ngai Tahu Property
Mens Team Top 2 Handicap – ANZ/Staples Rodway (pictured)

St Patricks Day Charity Auction at The Bog

16 March 2007

Peter Cook, Director of Simes was the auctioneer for this charity event and the Simes team supported the event with their assistance on the evening. The proceeds of $24,253.20 were presented to Ronald McDonald House.  Pictured are Layne Harwood CEO and Linda Coleman COO of Simes, Chris Hutchings and Stuart Leck.

Smiths City & Naval Point Club Charity Race Day

16 February 2007

Simes were proud to sponsor and participate in the Yacht Race for the benefit of the Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust. The 2007 event, the first such race for many years, was held in blustery conditions on Lyttelton Harbour. With Simes’ Chief Executive Layne Harwood at the helm the Simes team were unbeatable and took out overall honours and The Tony Smith Memorial Trophy. The event raised funds, which enabled the Charity hospital to purchase the Ocuscan RXP Biometer.

www.navalpoint.co.nz

Waitikiri Golf Club

Simes Ltd sponsors the putting and chipping green at Waitikiri Golf Club.

www.waitikirigolf.co.nz

Burnside Bowling Club

Since 1992

Simes sponsor a tournament that is on played on the 1st Monday of each month from November to April. Simes commenced sponsoring this tournament in 1992.

www.burnsidebowlingclub.com

Simes Cup - Hamner Golf Tournament

Since 1932

Founding Director, Wally Simes donated the ‘Simes Cup’ to the Hanmer Springs Golf Club. The cup was donated in memory of Doc Simes (Wally’s son) who convalesced at Hanmer suffering from TB. The golf tournament continues today and is a 36 hole mixed foursome played annually closest to the 17th March.

www.hanmersprings.nzgolf.net

Indoor Soccer Team

2007

Simes supports the participation in the Wednesday evening indoor soccer competition at Action Indoor sports. An enthusiastic team mostly from the commercial division takes on the competition in a 28 minute battle of skill and endurance. Inevitable football is the winner on the night but the guys have a lot of fun.