A variety of sporting and other clubs and organisations developed in Methven, New Zealand with the growth of farming in the area and the increasing population. These include:
Sports clubs Year established Name Notes 1895 Methven Cricket Club 1896 Methven Rugby Football Club 1896 Methven Lawn Tennis Association 1906 Methven Trotting Club 1918 Methven Outdoor Bowling Club 1920 Methven Ladies Hockey Club 1921 Methven Croquet Club 1924 Methven Golf Club 1927 Methven Gun Club 1927 Methven Miniature Rifle Club 1934 Methven Amateur Swimming Club 1936 Methven Netball Club
Other organisations
Year established Name Notes 1883 The Methven Lodge 1900 The Loyal Methven Lodge 1911 Methven Agricultural and Pastoral Association 1911 Methven Collie Club 1922 Methven Plunket Society 1928 Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade 1931 Methven Country Women's Institute 1935 Methven Young Farmers Club 1936 Methven Women's Division Federated Farmers 1941 Methven Choral Society 1945 Methven Federated Farmers
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