{"id":233172,"date":"2026-01-14T18:28:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T18:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/233172\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T18:28:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T18:28:06","slug":"society-insider-beauden-barretts-holiday-on-fijis-millionaires-row-colin-mathura-jeffree-hosts-a-list-party-at-auckland-adult-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/233172\/","title":{"rendered":"Society Insider: Beauden Barrett\u2019s holiday on Fiji\u2019s \u2018Millionaire\u2019s Row\u2019; Colin Mathura-Jeffree hosts A-list party at Auckland adult club"},"content":{"rendered":"

The home sits among properties owned by dozens of wealthy Kiwis, including Rich Listers<\/a> Ross and Dallas Pendergrast<\/a> and philanthropist Fran Wyborn, situated on canals in The Cove and around the harbour at Paradise Point. <\/p>\n

They were joined by Beauden\u2019s younger brother, fellow All Black Jordie and his fiancee Alice Marshall<\/a>, and other members of the Barrett family, including younger sisters Jenna and Zara. <\/p>\n

\"AliceAlice Marshall, Ella and Jordie Barrett at Ella\u2019s wedding.<\/p>\n

Just before Christmas, all eight Barrett siblings<\/a> were in Taranaki for the wedding of their youngest sister, Ella, to Sam Lewis. Beauden and Hannah\u2019s daughters, Billie and Coco, were flower girls. <\/p>\n

After Beauden and Hannah spent Christmas at the Laity\u2019s smart beach house in Mangawhai<\/a>, north of Auckland, they headed to Fiji for the extended family holiday. Fiji is a special place for the couple; they got engaged eight years ago at Tokoriki Island Resort<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Society Insider is told the family getaway to Fiji was a good way to celebrate some family milestones. <\/p>\n

Beauden and Hannah are expecting their third child soon, and their youngest daughter, Coco, turned three while they were on holiday. Jordie and Alice are four months into their engagement. <\/p>\n

\"HannahHannah and Beauden Barrett in Denarau.<\/p>\n

The Fiji waterfront enclaves are adjacent to some of Port Denarau\u2019s best ocean-front five-star hotels, including the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa<\/a> and the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Most of the Millionaire\u2019s Row houses, which range in price from $1.5 million to more than $5m, have pools and jetties with boats backing out onto the canals. <\/p>\n

\"TheThe Laitys and Barretts heading out for a day of boating in Fiji.<\/p>\n

Sources tell Society Insider that many of the residents do not rent out their homes, instead creating rosters for family and friends to enjoy their slice of paradise. <\/p>\n

Former Real Housewife of Auckland, Angela Stone<\/a>, stayed at The Cove over summer, ahead of a soon-to-be-announced career change after leaving Eye magazine late last year. She tells Society Insider the homes are \u201cbreathtaking\u201d. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere are gated communities, with 24-hour security,\u201d she says. \u201cAs a girl from Christchurch, I am pleased to say a huge amount of the owners in Millionaire\u2019s Row are wealthy South Islanders.\u201d <\/p>\n

On their New Year holiday, the Laitys and the Barretts enjoyed time at the pool, playing board games and barbecues, as well as out on the Laitys\u2019 boat, fishing and visiting nearby islands and beaches. The families also enjoyed some of the restaurants close by within the hotels and eateries at Port Denarau<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\"JordieJordie Barrett and his fiancee Alice Marshall enjoy the pool in Fiji.\"Jordie,Jordie, Jenna and Hannah Barrett boating in Fiji.\"HannahHannah and Beauden Barrett boating in Fiji.<\/p>\n

Known for their competitive drive and swings, Beauden and Jordie played golf together an hour\u2019s drive north of Port Denarau, at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course<\/a>. <\/p>\n

And with pre-training for the Blues and the Hurricanes coming up, the brothers kept up their fitness at the gym in Denarau. <\/p>\n

\"BeaudenBeauden and Jordie Barrett playing golf in Fiji. Photo \/ Supplied<\/p>\n

Many of the crew came home last week. Jordie is playing in the Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash<\/a> on Saturday, returning for Team Rugby at Bay Oval in Tauranga. <\/p>\n

Colin Mathura-Jeffree\u2019s midnight mischief <\/p>\n

\"ColinColin Mathura-Jeffree hosted a Rocky Horror-themed New Year’s Eve party at Auckland adults club Kuffs.<\/p>\n

Man about town, model and television personality Colin Mathura-Jeffree<\/a> had a risque New Year, as host for a party at adult club Kuffs on Auckland\u2019s Beach Rd. <\/p>\n

The club, known as an adults\u2019 playground, welcomes people from all alternative lifestyles who like to explore kink, fetish, burlesque, cirque, bondage, discipline and swinging. <\/p>\n

Kuffs owner Neil Rennick asked Mathura-Jeffree to host the NYE bash in character as Frank-N-Furter for the Rocky Horror Picture Show-themed party. <\/p>\n

\u201cI had played Frank-N-Furter for a L\u2019Oreal showcase decades ago and love the persona, so it was a yes,\u201d Mathura-Jeffree tells Society Insider. \u201cI thought, let\u2019s go into the new year free and fabulous.\u201d <\/p>\n

He says Rennick is an old friend. <\/p>\n

\u201cI know he runs a discreet fetish establishment, and in my modelling days I went to similar parties all over the world.\u201d <\/p>\n

Mathura-Jeffree says Kuffs is strict on its guest list, with consent and a safe environment as a priority. He says the \u201cspicy\u201d action happens in the back rooms, not where he was MCing. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I love about Kuffs is it\u2019s not about influencers photographing themselves; cameras are restricted, and duty of care to patrons is paramount. It also has an underground speakeasy vibe of privacy, which I love.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"ColinColin Mathura-Jeffree as Frank-N-Furter leaving for the no-cameras NYE party at Kuffs.<\/p>\n

The former Next Top Model host would not name attendees at the party, but said that among the kinksters, there were a few famous chefs, TV personalities, some very wealthy patrons and a former Real Housewife of Auckland. <\/p>\n

He describes the party\u2019s atmosphere as a mix between the Rocky Horror theme, Madonna\u2019s Erotica video and the movie Eyes Wide Shut. <\/p>\n

\u201cMistresses and masters were walking around, and someone asked me to be a submissive, and I just laughed,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n

Society Insider highlighted New Zealand\u2019s growing naked party scene<\/a> in a column three years ago. Mathura-Jeffree says that Rennick\u2019s operation is boutique and naughty.<\/p>\n

Mathura-Jeffree hosted from 8pm, where he says pink batch cocktails such as Dammit Janet punch\u202for Transylvanian Twist flowed, and guests entered a different world of decadence, where he welcomed them into Frank-N-Furter\u2019s lab. <\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t keep my eyes off the performers, their acts were delightfully outrageous and not for the faint-hearted, kink mixed with artistry,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n

Mathura-Jeffree, with his own riding crop in hand, kept the party titillated and led the New Year countdown at midnight. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhat happened after midnight, stays after midnight,\u201d says Mathura-Jeffree. <\/p>\n

He did have a surprising reunion with two legends from the 90s club scene, Steve and Linsey Cleary, who Mathura-Jeffree was quick to point out left Kuffs before midnight. <\/p>\n

Now Cambridge-based, the Clearys run Savvy Touch, a wellness brand with products made from 100% natural ingredients, including sinus support, insect repellent, fly spray and sunscreen. Mathura-Jeffree is now doing business with the Clearys, lining up exports to India. <\/p>\n

With New Zealand\u2019s growing trade relationship with India, this year Mathura-Jeffree is flexing his prestigious little black book full of Bollywood stars, models, politicians, smart businesspeople and royalty, to help promote NZ boutique and luxury brands into India. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a dream of mine since my early career success as an Anglo Indian, New Zealand-born model who lived the high life through the 90s in India, to help NZ products enter the massive Indian marketplace,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n

\"ColinColin Mathura-Jeffree is using his contacts to help Kiwi brands export to India.<\/p>\n

He plans to introduce Savvy Touch into India, as well as the Becca Project, a range of luxurious New Zealand handcrafted home fragrance and body care products. <\/p>\n

Mathura-Jeffree is featured in this month\u2019s Eye magazine, promoting Becca Projects\u2019 New Haven Beard Oil. <\/p>\n

\u201cI was called by the publisher of Eye magazine and asked to front Becca\u2019s campaign \u2013 it\u2019s a match made in heaven,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n

\"ColinColin Mathura-Jeffree is on the inside cover of this month\u2019s Eye magazine.<\/p>\n

He says he is also in talks with other businesses and has been in negotiations with a New Zealand tech company to become their trade ambassador. <\/p>\n

Next week, Mathura-Jeffree will shoot a music video for NZ-based English singer-songwriter Serene for her song Midnight Mischief. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy role is to be the focus of attention, the love interest at an elegant house party which spills out to the beach under moonlight,\u201d Mathura-Jeffree says. \u201cThe theme is romantic noir with seduction as the Champagne flows, with elements of French New Wave cinema and a sensual tone that encompasses intrigue and playful allure.\u201d <\/p>\n

The music video of Midnight Mischief will premiere on Juice TV on Valentine\u2019s Day, and is available on Serene\u2019s YouTube channel. <\/p>\n

Glam backyard weddings <\/p>\n

\"TobyToby Baker and Mikayla Haycock married at Baker’s parents’ St Heliers estate.<\/p>\n

The summer wedding season continues this month, with the latest nuptials taking place at glamorous \u201cbackyard\u201d celebrations in beautiful locations. <\/p>\n

Liam Lawson\u2019s talent agent Mikayla Haycock married Arizona-based robotics engineer Toby Baker<\/a> on Friday at the St Heliers estate of his parents, motoring Rich Listers Donna and Grant Baker. <\/p>\n

Lawson and his US girlfriend, Hannah St John, who is also managed by Haycock, were in attendance. <\/p>\n

\"LiamLiam Lawson and Hannah St John at the Baker wedding.<\/p>\n

The bride was stunning in a custom white satin Vivienne Westwood gown, accentuated by a round brilliant graduating diamond necklace from Partridge Jewellers. The groom and his three groomsmen looked smart in Working Style black suits and black ties. <\/p>\n

\"MikaylaMikayla Baker wears a custom Vivienne Westwood gown with a diamond necklace from Partridge Jewellers.<\/p>\n

Haycock\u2019s three bridesmaids wore black Caitlin Crisp dresses and carried merlot-coloured flowers. The theme at the palm-lined estate with panoramic views of the Waitemat\u0101 was merlot, red and white. Merlot and cream flowers flowed up the main stairs of the mansion. <\/p>\n

\"TobyToby and Mikayla Baker surrounded by their wedding party.<\/p>\n

Grant, famous for his collection of Ferraris, had a merlot-coloured one parked out front. <\/p>\n

The couple performed their nuptials at the bottom of the stairs, with up to 90 guests sitting on red and white striped chairs, who threw red rose petals on the newlyweds. The relaxed affair continued with speeches and dancing beneath a central fairy\u2011lit marquee, with pop-up marquees and umbrellas scattered across the grounds \u2013 and a gelato van parked nearby for good measure. <\/p>\n

\u201cI had the best day of my life, marrying my best friend surrounded by all the people we love,\u201d Haycock tells Society Insider. <\/p>\n

\"TheThe newlyweds enjoy their wedding cake.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am so grateful to my new mother-in-law, Donna, and the team of vendors that helped create our vision for an incredible day.\u201d <\/p>\n

Then on Saturday, former The Block NZ contestant and co-founder of medicinal mushroom brand Mother Made, Emily Blanchett<\/a>, married Blink design and production co-owner, Tim Slane, at their mid-century home in West Auckland\u2019s Te Atat\u016b Peninsula<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\"TimTim Slane and Emily Blanchett on their wedding day.<\/p>\n

Blanchett\u2019s Mother Made business partner, London-based model Jessica Clarke<\/a>, was one of Blanchett\u2019s bridesmaids. The pair have known each other since their school days in Palmerston North. <\/p>\n

\"BrittBritt Cutts with Emily Blanchett and her business partner and bridesmaid Jessica Clarke.<\/p>\n

Clarke\u2019s plus-one was her fiance, UK sports and entertainment manager David Gardner<\/a>, who is the best friend and business partner of Sir David Beckham. <\/p>\n

The couple have been taking the opportunity to tiki tour around New Zealand, driving straight to the Far North after they arrived last weekend, taking in Tane Mahuta on the drive to Northland. They spent a few days at exclusive luxury lodge The Landing in the Bay of Islands<\/a>, and had a wine tasting with Clarke\u2019s brother Sam. <\/p>\n

\"JessicaJessica Clarke and her fiance, David Gardner, in Northland.<\/p>\n

Clarke and Gardner then returned to Auckland and based themselves around Viaduct Harbour, enjoying the local eateries and scootering around town. <\/p>\n

Clarke attended Blanchett\u2019s bachelorette party on Friday, which involved a Pilates session at Cora in Grey Lynn, the wellness studio opened by Marc Ellis and partner Mibella Villafana last August, followed by a long lunch at Darling on Drake. <\/p>\n

Blanchett and Slane have been dating since 2020 and have lovingly used both of their design skills in beautifully renovating their mid-century home. <\/p>\n

In that time, the couple welcomed two daughters, Penelope and Lola. <\/p>\n

Blanchett looked stunning in a strapless dress with a ruffled bust and skirt with corset bodice, while Slane looked cool in an unstructured brown suit and black singlet. <\/p>\n

White umbrellas and bench seating made the tropical outdoor area the perfect place for their nuptials and a laid-back after-match. <\/p>\n

\"JessicaJessica Clarke and her fiance, David Gardner, are based in London but have been holidaying in NZ while here for friends’ weddings.<\/p>\n

Clarke and Gardner are said to be attending another wedding this month, of Pals co-founder Mat Croad and creative Rachael Needham, who were also in attendance at Blanchett\u2019s wedding. <\/p>\n

Party people of the week <\/p>\n

The best of the tennis<\/p>\n

The ASB Classic<\/a> continued to deliver both on and off the court during women\u2019s week, setting the tone ahead of the men\u2019s championship this week. <\/p>\n

A familiar mix of sport, media and entertainment faces were spotted courtside across women\u2019s week. Guests in the boxes included comedians Urzila Carlson and Leigh Hart; politicians Judith Collins and Louise Upston at the women\u2019s semi-finals; sprinter Zoe Hobbs; UFC star Carlos Ulberg; The Hits\u2019 Matty McLean, fashion designer Kiri Nathan, and influencers Brit Cunningham, Jasmine Kim, Raukura Huata and Jess Quinn all making the most of the summer tennis atmosphere at Manuka Doctor Arena. <\/p>\n

At the Aperol party on Saturday evening, players, partners, media and influencers enjoyed an evening of colour, cocktails and celebration. Guests included ASB\u2019s executive manager of commercial partnerships, Mark Graham, actors Vinnie Bennett, Ria Vandervis and Amelia Reid-Meredith, TVNZ\u2019s Lucy Bendell and Zion Dayal, and influencers Samantha Richards and Jasmine Kim, with players Casper Ruud, Luciano Darderi and Roberto Bautista Agut spotted in the stands. <\/p>\n

With men\u2019s week now underway, the celebrity spotting continues, with All Blacks Cam Roigard, Patrick Tuipulotu and Samipeni Finau all headed along on Tuesday, and Coast\u2019s Toni Street and ZM\u2019s Clint Roberts all tipped to make appearances courtside in the coming days. <\/p>\n

\"AlejandroAlejandro Garcia Prieto, Spanish player, Roberto Bautista Agut and Pepe Vendrell at the ASB Classic.\"ItalianItalian player Luciano Darderi.\"LucyLucy Bendell, Celia Ward, Zeal Jones and Finn Fenning.\"JamieJamie Mainds and Matty McLean.\"RiaRia Vandervis and Amelia Reid-Meredith.\"MatthewMatthew Stretton and Brianna Baker.\"BayonBayon Kim, Alex Glucina and Marcus Upton.\"UKUK player Cameron Norrie. \"VinnieVinnie Bennett and Angela Stone.\"VanessaVanessa Smolcic, Allegra Bruce, Phoebe Brown and Mia Smith.\"VJVJ Knell and Rich Kemble.\"MarkMark and Lyn Graham.\"ZoeZoe Hobbs and Alex King.\"KatieKatie Armstrong, Lewis Hampton, and Ian Hepenstall. \"HayleeHaylee Nitschke, Jasmine Kim and Brittany Cunningham.<\/p>\n

Ricardo Simich<\/a> has been with the Herald since 2008 where he contributed to The Business Insider. In 2012 he took over Spy at the Herald on Sunday, which has since evolved into Society Insider. The weekly column gives a glimpse into the worlds of the rich and famous.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The home sits among properties owned by dozens of wealthy Kiwis, including Rich Listers Ross and Dallas Pendergrast…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":233173,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[1443,21653,138263,6116,133240,1975,51,1863,20437,138261,25428,120588,1038,13177,18836,8486,156,2109,69651,26092,6276,22137,108630,189,25630,2936,13832,16572,194,138264,20409,9610,138262,108629,37476,1432,111,139,69,90,4762,2952,29689,2953,2935,5824,1961,2951,686],"class_list":["post-233172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","tag-about","tag-adult","tag-adultsonly","tag-agent","tag-alist","tag-at","tag-auckland","tag-back","tag-barrett","tag-barretts","tag-beauden","tag-bridesmaid","tag-brings","tag-clarke","tag-club","tag-colin","tag-entertainment","tag-family","tag-fijian","tag-fijis","tag-gets","tag-hannah","tag-haycock","tag-holiday","tag-hosts","tag-insider","tag-jessica","tag-joined","tag-kiwi","tag-lawsons","tag-liam","tag-married","tag-mathurajeffree","tag-mikayla","tag-millionaires","tag-model","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz","tag-on","tag-party","tag-ricardo","tag-row","tag-simich","tag-society","tag-talent","tag-this","tag-town","tag-week"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=233172"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233172\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/233173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=233172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=233172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=233172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}