SPC OBU 
St. Peter's College Old Boys' Union
New Zealand
Est. 2020
One College.
One Brotherhood.
Across Aotearoa.
Welcome to the official home of SPC OBU New Zealand -
Where Peterites gather to honour our legacy, celebrate friendships
& strengthen our brotherhood for generations to come.
Two Nations, One Heritage
Aotearoa & Sri Lanka
New Zealand
SPC OBU New Zealand
Sri Lanka
Explore the Union
Everything Peterite, in one place
Upcoming Events
From the Gala Dinner Dance to family days - see what's next on the Peterite calendar.
Discover →Membership
Join the brotherhood. Support the union and enjoy exclusive member benefits.
Discover →Joe-Pete NZ
The Battle of the Saints lives on in New Zealand. Relive the greatest rivalry.
Discover →Committee
Meet the office bearers guiding SPC OBU NZ through 2025/26.
Discover →Upcoming Event
Gala Dinner Dance 2026
An evening to remember
📅 Saturday, 3rd October 2026
📍 Fairway Events Centre, Auckland
🎟️ $110 per person · Tables of 10 available
The countdown is on
The Greatest Rivalry
Joe-Pete NZ ·
Battle of the Saints
A rivalry born in 1933, reborn in Aotearoa. Cricket, camaraderie and College pride - the Battle of the Saints continues in New Zealand.
Join Us
Once a Peterite,
Always a Peterite
Your membership strengthens the union, funds our events and charitable causes, and keeps the Peterite spirit alive in New Zealand.
Become a MemberAbout Us
Our Story, Our Legacy
Established in 2020, SPC OBU New Zealand is the official chapter of the St. Peter's College Old Boys' Union for Peterites who call Aotearoa home.
Est. 2020
From Colombo 04 to Aotearoa
St. Peter's College, Colombo 04, has shaped generations of young men since 1922 under the motto Virtus et Veritas - Virtue and Truth. As Peterites made new lives across the world, the bonds of College followed them.
In 2020, a group of old boys in New Zealand came together to formally establish SPC OBU New Zealand - creating a home for the growing Peterite community across the country. What began as reunions among friends has grown into a thriving union hosting the Gala Dinner Dance, the Joe-Pete NZ Battle of the Saints, family events, and charitable initiatives supporting our alma mater.
Today, we proudly stand alongside our mother OBU in Sri Lanka and sister branches worldwide - one global brotherhood, united by the blue, white and gold.
College Founded
NZ Union Established
Our Mission
To unite, celebrate and serve the
Peterite community
in New Zealand
We exist to keep old boys connected to one another and to St. Peter's College - fostering fellowship, supporting members and their families, and contributing to causes that reflect the values our College instilled in us.
Brotherhood
The bonds formed at College are for life. We look after our own - through celebration and challenge alike.
Legacy
We honour the traditions of St. Peter's College and pass the Peterite spirit to the next generation in New Zealand.
Service
Virtus et Veritas calls us to give back - to our College, our communities, and those in need.
Community
From all over Aotearoa, we create spaces where Peterite families connect and belong.
One Global Family
Connected to the
mother OBU in Sri Lanka
SPC OBU New Zealand operates in close partnership with the St. Peter's College Old Boys' Union in Colombo - the mother union that has served the College for over a century. Our Patron, Rev. Fr. Rohitha Rodrigo, Rector of St. Peter's College, continues to strengthen and guide that living connection.
Together with branches across Australia, the UK, Canada and beyond, we form a global network of Peterites supporting the College and each other, wherever life has taken us.
Meet Our CommitteeOffice Bearers · 2025/26
The Committee guiding our Union
Dedicated Peterites volunteering their time and energy to serve the brotherhood across New Zealand.
Events
Where the brotherhood comes together
Mark your calendars - our events are the heartbeat of SPC OBU NZ.
Gala Dinner Dance 2026
The premier event on the SPC OBU NZ calendar. Join Peterites, families and friends for a night of fine dining, live music and dancing - celebrating the brotherhood in true Peterite style.
- Date
- Saturday,
3rd October 2026 - Venue
- Fairway Events Centre, Auckland
- Dress Code
- Ladies after-five,
Gents formal
Tickets
Tickets sold via My eTickets NZ ·
Questions? spcobunz@gmail.com
Gala Dinner Dance Souvenir 2026
A keepsake booklet marking the night - details coming soon.
Coming SoonGala Dinner Dance Raffle Draw
Great prizes up for grabs on the night - details coming soon.
Coming SoonMark Your Calendar
What's next for the Union
Every upcoming date on the Peterite calendar, at a glance.
Recurring & Past Events
A calendar full of tradition
Joe-Pete NZ · Battle of the Saints Annual
The annual cricket encounter between Josephians and Peterites in New Zealand - a full day of sport, food and family fun.
Learn more →Annual General Meeting Yearly
Members gather to reflect on the year, elect office bearers and shape the union's future.
College Feast Day Celebration June
Marking the Feast of St. Peter with mass and fellowship, keeping our College traditions alive in NZ.
Peterite Family Day Annual
A relaxed summer get-together for Peterite families - BBQ, games and fellowship under the Kiwi sun.
Photos from past events live in our Gallery.
Battle of the Saints
Joe-Pete
New Zealand
Since 2021
The historic rivalry between St. Joseph's College and St. Peter's College - reborn under southern skies.
The Rivalry
Ninety years of cricket,
one unbreakable bond
Since 1933, the annual "Battle of the Saints" between St. Joseph's College and St. Peter's College has been one of Sri Lanka's most beloved sporting traditions - two brother schools, one founder's legacy, and a rivalry played in the finest spirit of the game.
Joe-Pete NZ brings that tradition to New Zealand. Each year, Josephians and Peterites across Aotearoa come together for a day of cricket, family festivities and friendship - proof that the Battle of the Saints is less about who wins, and more about what we share.
Enter the Joe-Pete NZ Website ↗
The first Joe-Pete encounter in Colombo
Years of the greatest schoolboy cricket rivalry
6 Encounters in NZ
2027 Coming SoonFixtures, results and the full story of the Battle of the Saints in New Zealand live on the dedicated Joe-Pete NZ website.
Visit Joe-Pete NZMembership
Take your place in
the brotherhood
Once a Peterite, Always a Peterite. Formalise your bond with an annual membership of SPC OBU New Zealand.
Why Join
Membership benefits
Join Now
Annual membership
$40 NZD
Complete the registration form and proceed to secure payment via Stripe. Your membership runs for one year from the date of joining and is open to all old boys of St. Peter's College, Colombo 04, residing in New Zealand.
Membership Registration
Trouble joining? Email spcobunz@gmail.com
Sponsors
Powered by
generous partners
Our events are made possible by businesses and individuals who share our values. Thank you for backing the brotherhood.
Our Sponsors
Joe-Pete NZ · Gala Dinner Dance · Community Events
Sponsor logos will appear here.
Interested in supporting SPC OBU NZ?
We'd love to hear from you.
Partner With Us
Sponsorship opportunities
Gold Sponsor
Premier branding across all major events, the website and event programmes.
Silver Sponsor
Prominent placement at Peterite events in NZ.
Event Partner
Tailored packages supporting individual events and initiatives.
Gallery
Moments that made memories
Relive the nights, the matches and the milestones of the Peterite family in New Zealand.
Looking for the full event album? Contact us
Have photos or videos from a past event? Share them with us and we'll add them to the gallery.
Contact
We'd love to hear from you
Questions about events, membership or sponsorship - or simply want to reconnect? Reach out any time.
Get in Touch
Talk to the committee
✉️Emailspcobunz@gmail.com FacebookSPC OBU - New Zealand Instagram@spcobunzBased across New Zealand
Our members span Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and beyond. Wherever you are in Aotearoa, you're part of the family.
SPC OBU New Zealand Presents
Gala Dinner Dance
Saturday · 3rd October 2026 · 5:30 PM
A night to reconnect, celebrate and create new memories.
Celebrating the
Peterite Spirit
Welcome to the Gala Dinner Dance 2026 - an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection and entertainment awaits. Presented by the St Peter's College Colombo
Old Boys' Union - New Zealand Chapter.
Join us for a spectacular night as we come together to celebrate community, friendship and a great cause, in an elegant setting - set against our signature blue, white and gold.
Whether you're reconnecting with old classmates, catching up with lifelong friends, or creating new memories with your partner, this promises to be an evening filled with laughter, great food, live music and celebration.
Enjoy a warm welcome before indulging in a delicious buffet dinner, with two complimentary drinks included with your ticket. As the evening unfolds, dance the night away to the incredible sounds of Frisky Business, one of New Zealand's premier live party bands, followed by DJ Naleen who will keep the dance floor alive well into the night.
What's in store?
- Live 80's and 90's music by Frisky Business,
a premier New Zealand live party band - DJ Naleen, to keep you dancing into the night!
- 2 drinks: spirits, beer or wine included in the price of your ticket
- Full Sri Lankan buffet dinner
- Prizes to be won
- Dress code: Ladies after-five, Gents formal
Dress to impress, bring your partner, and prepare for a memorable night of elegance, nostalgia and entertainment. We can't wait to welcome you for what promises to be one of the highlights of the year.
01Event Details
Argus Place, Wairau Valley, Auckland
$1,100 table of 10
02Your Evening Includes
03Schedule
Doors Open
Guest arrival, registration and photography. DJ provides background music as guests find their tables and enjoy the complimentary drinks.
Guests Take Their Seats
Official Welcome
MC opens the evening.
Frisky Business - Live Band
Session 1 · 90 minutes
Sri Lankan Buffet Dinner Opens
Dinner service continues until 10:00 PM. Guests are welcome to dine while enjoying the live entertainment.
DJ Naleen, Sponsor Thanks & Raffle Draw
Frisky Business - Live Band
Session 2 · 90 minutes
DJ Naleen - Party Set
Dance the night away.
Last Drinks - Bar Closes
05Entertainment
Frisky Business, one of New Zealand's premier live party bands, takes the stage across two 90-minute sessions,
DJ Naleen carrying the dance floor before, between and after - all the way to midnight.
Plus, prizes to be won on the night.
06Our Sponsors
Diamond Sponsor
Presenting Main Sponsor of the Gala Dinner Dance 2026
Platinum Sponsor
Principal Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Gala? Become a Sponsor →