John McGregor - General Manager

Josh Furniss – Golf Operations Manager

Josh joined Akarana on 16th May 2024. He is originates from Derby, England and working in the golf industry since 12 year old. For the past 8 years he has didicated his working career to contributing to the thriving golf industry in Auckland, New Zealand. His passion for sports extends beyond just playing golf at professional level, including competing within the CrossFit space. 

Josh brings with him sound business ethics with a Business Degree in Sports Marketing & Management from the UK's #1 Business School, Manchester Metroploitan University, a strong empathy towards others and a resonating passion for improving the standard of service to golf, delighting others and making a difference within the community.

George Flynn - Course Superintendent

George was appointed as Course Superintendent in February  2024. George's career in golf course maintenence spans over 12 years within the turf industry, beginning as apprentice greenkeeper at The Royal Auckland Golf Club where he became a qualified sports turf manager. He then moved on to Pukekohe Golf Club where he held the role of course manager for a few years before being offered the assistant superintendent role at the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club. 

George has been fortunate enough to volunteer internationally at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass as well as the Asia Pacific Amateur Championship at Royal Melbourbe Golf Club. In 2017 he was awarded the Sports Turf Industry Award with merit. He is an active member of the turf industry and has previously held the role of President of the Auckland Golf Course Superintendents Association. 

Outside of work, George is a family man, plays a bit of golf and is involved in coaching of his sons rugby, cricket and soccer teams.