The Hewitt whānau invites the public to join an extraordinary golf fundraiser in memory of beloved All Black and rugby icon Norm Hewitt, which will raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand.

The golf fundraiser will be at Omanu Golf Club on Friday, February 21, and is one of two organised by Norm’s brother, Rob Hewitt, and Norm’s wife, Arlene, to celebrate Norm’s legacy and support vital MND research and advocacy.

Hewitt captained the Hawke’s Bay, Hurricanes, Wellington Lions and New Zealand Māori rugby teams, and made 23 appearances for the All Blacks.

His journey with motor neurone disease came to an end in 2024, but his spirit and values endure through these golf fundraisers, embodying the Hewitt whānau’s commitment to making time count for others.

The Omanu Golf Club tournament will feature the inclusive and fun-filled Four-Man Ambrose format, perfect for golfers of all abilities to come together, compete, and contribute to a meaningful cause.

All proceeds will support the Hewitt whānau’s mission to grow support, information, and advocacy, making time count for people living with MND – a devastating neurodegenerative disease, progressively robbing individuals of their ability to move, talk, and breathe.

With no cure, the average life expectancy post-diagnosis is two to three years.

In NZ, about 400 people are living with MND at any time, facing significant emotional, financial, and physical challenges.

To register for the February 21 tournament at Omanu Golf Club, email: manager@omanugolf.co.nz or call 07 575 5957.