Company history

151 Corporate Health Club occupies the entire 8th floor of one of the most admired buildings in Auckland’s CBD. Designed by renowned architect Dino Burratini and clad in Dutch glass and Argentinian granite, no expense was spared in its creation.    Former owners Fay Richwhite envisaged their own “Grand Design” when they had a VIP recreation floor designed and constructed for the exclusive use of the company’s executives and guests. Initially used as a private health club, 151 boasts a comprehensive range of health and fitness activities including an outdoor tennis court, a 25 metre indoor lap pool, fitness machines and saunas. These are an outstanding combination of facilities all in the same location, which simply couldn't be kept a secret.

 
A management contract was eventually awarded to Fitness Consultants Ltd, who opened it up to public membership. This arrangement continued until August 2005, when Mike and Yvette Baker of Personal Fitness Ltd purchased it in a management buy-out. Mike and Yvette remain the owner/operators of the club and have continued to build on “one five one’s” reputation as a fine facility for those who work hard, play hard and are prepared to invest in an enduring, value-added membership.
 

What’s different about our club culture?

We’ve created an unpretentious and homely atmosphere in which our members are treated with humility and respect – they feel comfortable here. When people feel at ease, they’re more likely to commit to a long-term fitness regime and consequently, they keep coming back. Rather than wasting money on memberships they simply don’t feel inspired enough to maintain they spend money on a premium membership and facilities, they love coming to. Exercising at 151 IS NOT an exercise in false economics, as is often the case elsewhere.
 
The environment we’ve created makes it easier for us to help our members achieve their personal fitness goals. Supporting that process, is our commitment to deliver outstanding service in all we do.
 

Stable team environment where everyone knows your name (or remain anonymous!)

The 151 Gym team are respectful and complimentary of each other’s skills and expertise. We engage on a very personal level with each other and we know who our club members are. We’re a vibrant, responsive and caring bunch of people who are entirely passionate about what we’re doing and how we make a difference for our members. Equally as important, we’re happy in our work so our members don’t have to keep learning the names of new team members every couple of weeks. 
 
In a nutshell, we’re a ‘one-off’ i.e. we’re not part of a burgeoning franchise in relentless pursuit of world domination! We’re a boutique operation with a premium service offering, a pulse and a personality and, that’s what sets us apart from other centrally located clubs. But don’t take our word for it, read what our members say about us….Read more