Welcome to the The Rotary Club of Port Nicholson

Are you an motivated person who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
Get your application in for Goal Setters 2023!
Again this year, we had applicants of a very high callibre apply for our Annual Goal Setters awards, and it was a tough decision for our panel to agree on the finalists!
 
We once again held a fantastic breakfast celebration at Parliament, with special guest Paula Tesoriero MNZM, Chief Executive Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People.
 
Luckily, applications are open again for next year's awards!
Click on the link below for details.
 
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What's going on - recent speakers and club news
Auction proceeds are donated to three Wellington Charities
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Auction proceeds are donated to three Wellington Charities
On 17 November we had a very busy meeting, incorporating a range of guests from the three Wellington Charities our club have chosen to support with the proceeds of our annual charity auction, who each spoke briefly on the work they do, and how the money donated might be used to support their organisations to move forward, continuing to do fantastic work for women, children, and people with (currently) uncurable diseases.
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Making cancer treatment less intrusive, more accessible and more affordable
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Making cancer treatment less intrusive, more accessible and more affordable
"Deploying drugs for new purposes holds great purpose. The scale of the opportunity for 'drug repurposing' is vast" - The Economist 2/3/19
 
"If you drain all the water from the Pacific Ocean, you'll realise all the lands are connected"
 
Dr Swee Tan spoke to the club on 2 November about The Gillies McIndoe Research Institute's ground-breaking research relating to strawberry birthmark, and the potentially enormous implications for the treatment of other tumours, including cancer.
 
You can support The GMRI's work by clicking here
 
Brenda Lazelle reports.
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Orange Sky has “friends”
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Orange Sky has “friends”
Cathy Knowsley is the Service leader for the Wellington contingent of Orange Sky.  She spoke to the club on September 14 about who Orange Sky are, what they do, and the impact they make in our community.
 
John Bishop reports.
 
 
If you or anyone you know would like to support the work Orange Sky are doing in Wellington, you can volunteer your time here, or donate some money here.
In September, you can also sign up for the Sudsy Challenge - Commit to not changing your clothes for 3 days, to raise money for Orange Sky. Find more info here
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Creating Tomorrow
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Creating Tomorrow
Rotary has served us well over the last hundred years.We're now looking to how we can create a sustainable future.
We need help to ensure that Rotary thrives in our region. It may be that the regionalisation pilot we have been invited to participate in is the answer being searched for.
DG-Elect Wayne Gordon spoke to the club on 31 August about this pilot. The video he presented, and a website for more info is in David Barnes' report.
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About Our Club
Port Nicholson
We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 7:00 AM
The Wellington Club
Level 5
88 The Terrace
Wellington,  6011
New Zealand
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Upcoming Speakers
Lisa Jones
Dec 14, 2022
Affordable Sports - providing access to sport for all
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