A wonderful opportunity to reconnect with past teammates and meet current players and the wider CD community in a deluxe setting, with all the trimmings. Don't miss the 75 YEARS TOGETHER LONG LUNCH as we pull out all the stops to make this jubilee an event to remember!

As the flagship event of our 75th Jubilee milestone, places are limited to 300. Tickets are on sale now. Secure your seat at the table with us today or book a table of 8 at a 10% saving


CD JUBILEE - 75 YEARS TOGETHER

THE LONG LUNCH


Noon to 5pm - ticketed event

Friday 23 January 2026 at the CD Marquee, Mitre 10 Park, 42 Percival Road, Hastings, Hawke's Bay




Our Flagship Jubilee Event


With NZ comedian (and diehard CD cricket fan) BEN HURLEY as your host, don't miss the main event of our once-in-a-lifetime 75th Jubilee season

The spotlight is on everything that makes us unique as CD, and the special people and players who have written our incredible story over the past 75 years

Since our last jubilee 25 years ago, the short format revolution (from Action Cricket and Max to T20 and The Hundred), player professionalism, and the burgeoning of all aspects of women's cricket have been game-changing developments that will provide the major themes of the afternoon


Set in a stunning outdoor marquee (with a wet-weather venue on site if needed), our line-up entertainment includes...

  • Four special guest speakers
  • An exclusive auction, featuring rare and one-off items and unique experiences to bid for
  • The announcement of our Stags and Hinds all-time Playing XIs - selected by a panel of CD Alumni members and cricket experts
  • An opportunity to pre-order the limited edition 75 Years Together Jubilee book, packed with photos and tales


Purchase your ticket/s by Monday, 1 December 2025


Single Ticket: $149* GST included

Table of 8: $1,073* GST included

* Booking fees apply if purchasing via the booking form

• If you would like to be invoiced for your ticket purchase (no booking fee), please feel invited to email us direct with your ticket request at events@cdcricket.co.nz


Your ticket includes ...

  • Canapés on arrival 
  • An hour of complimentary drinks on arrival, followed by a cash bar 
  • Seated Lunch (provided by Orton's, providing excellence in catering for more than 40 years) 
  • Complimentary entry (double pass) to the Super Smash doubleheader at McLean Park on the following day (Saturday, 24 Jan)


Saturday's Super Smash doubleheader timings ...

1.10pm • Gates open
2.10pm • Central Hinds v Sparks T20 
5.55pm • Central Stags v Volts T20 under lights


Do you have a dietary restriction or preference?

Let us know when you book (tick the box in the booking form)

You can also advise us direct up until 12 January 2026, by emailing us at events@cdcricket.co.nz


* A small booking fee applies when booking tickets electronically


Our preferred partner Bluewater Hotel Napier is offering a special rate for CD Alumni 75th Jubilee attendees! 

Book now and take advantage of the CD Alumni rate for our weekend of 75th Jubilee events (from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 January 2026)


Important: make sure you mention your CD Alumni status when booking


To book, call Bluewater Hotel Napier direct: 06 835 8668

Or email: manager@bluewaterhotel.co.nz

NOT YET REGISTERED AS A 

CD ALUMNI MEMBER?


- IT'S FREE FOR ALL STAGS AND HINDS PAST PLAYERS AND STAFF

- STAY IN THE LOOP WITH EXCLUSIVE CD ALUMNI EMAILS

- SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR TEAMMATES