

Amazing Sponsors!


Patrick Cooney - Tommys Real Estate
Real Estate Agent
Originally from Ireland, Patrick has embraced New Zealand as home since 2009 after falling in love with the breathtaking landscape and warm community spirit. Patrick bought in Johnsonville in 2021, and when he’s not listing and selling property or running open homes, you’ll often find him on the football field, in the snooker room or surfing at Lyall Bay.
Patrick has a natural affinity for helping people, and he has cultivated a hands-on, tailored, and attentive approach with the aim of building a relationship of confidence and integrity. Patrick’s career has primarily been in sales and customer service, and he thrives on interpersonal connections. He listens intently to hear your goals, connect with you to build trust and alignment, and keep the lines of communication open at all hours.
021 112 1457


Kerry Hight -
Lychgate Funerals
Funeral Director
Lychgate Funerals has served the Wellington community for over 135 years and has premises in Wellington City, Johnsonville and Karori. We offer a full range of facilities for funerals including catering and web streaming. You are more than welcome to come and talk to one of our staff who can show you through our premises.
To arrange a visit please call us at any time.
Funeral Director
Originally from the UK, Kerry has been living in New Zealand for 19 years (after travelling across the world for almost a year to get here!). For the past few years she worked part-time in the funeral industry around Porirua and the wider Wellington region while also working as an in-home support carer. In March 2022 Kerry joined the Lychgate team full time. She loves the variety of work where no two days are the same. Outside of work, Kerry is kept busy by five kids, three dogs and two cats. She enjoys live music and festivals, camping and road trips, and spending time with her fiancée Annie.
04 385 0745


Alan Borthwick - Dux Financial Services
Certified Financial Planner,
Mortgage, Insurance & Investment Adviser
DUX Financial Services is a boutique Financial Advisory firm, helping Kiwis to get ahead in life with common sense advice on all financial areas, including but not limited to, Mortgage advice/broking, Life insurance needs, KiwiSaver and Investment planning advice, Financial Planning and general financial advice.
027 444 1321
Duncan Traill, with Team YIP in Johnsonville, is a trusted local real estate expert known for his genuine approach, strong communication, and results-driven mindset. With a background in hospitality, adult education, and customer service, he brings warmth, professionalism, and clarity to every interaction, helping clients make confident and informed property decisions.
Deeply committed to the local community, Duncan is a familiar face at the Johnsonville Club and actively supports local initiatives. He enjoys building lasting relationships while delivering outstanding results for his clients. When he’s not assisting homeowners or buyers, you’ll often find him playing community sports such as outdoor bowls, darts, and touch rugby, or socializing with friends at the Club.



