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Nov 30, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker this week is Jonathon Hendry from Bats Theatre speaking on Surviving as a professional theatre in New Zealand Jonathon is Chief Executive and is driving a strategic refresh of BATS Theatre in Wellington. Recently he worked at Fortune Theatre as Artistic Director after nearly a decade and a half of leading actor training at UNITEC and Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School. Jonathon has employed a strong and diverse range of skills in a variety of contexts. These range from exploring marae based theatre in the early nineties, award winning stage work, playing characters on screen, building company environments, mentoring emerging artists, reviewing on radio and shaping development in advisory or governance roles. He’s relished the opportunity to keep learning while championing new voices and perspectives. Hope to see you all there. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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If you have problems with registration for any event, please contact me - lbrayburns@gmail.com Kind regards Louise |
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Dec 07, 2022 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
PNR Club Christmas Dinner
Wednesday 7 December from 6.30 pm at the Wellington Club
Register and Book it in your diary now! Dont forget to add partners :)
$75 per head - in reality only $48 as no breakfast meeting that morning - saving you $27!
More entertainment details to follow.
Registrations close Monday 28 November 5pm - best do it now!!!
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Dec 14, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
It's finally here - our last meeting of the year - roll on 2023 Dear all This week will be Bubbles and Strawberries and our final speaker... Lisa Jones Chair of Affordable Sports for Greater Wellington Five sports codes came together naming themselves Affordable Sports for Greater Wellington, and lobbied to reduce facility fees and demanding a review to lower the cost of playing sport in the region. Campaign chair Lisa Jones will talk to us about how a large portion of players’ subscriptions currently go to council, more than in most other parts of the country. Her group believes that high costs affect participation in sport.
Make this one a must attend meeting. Come along listen to what Lisa has to say, as I am sure this has an impact on your children or grandchildren and ... Wish all your friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Looking forward to seeing you all there. Kind regards Louise Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Dec 18, 2022 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Christmas Perambulators walk will return to the hills overlooking Karori again this year on Sunday, December 18th. BYO Beverage RSVP ASAP but no later than Friday 16 December |
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Jan 18, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
REMINDER Don't forget to register for our breakfast, by this Sunday evening 5pm :)
HAPPY 2023 Hope it has been a great start to the year for everyone Our first event is an informal breakfast at PreFab Cafe, Te Aro. To assist the staff with catering they have asked that we preorder. Here is a link to the menu https://www.pre-fab.co.nz/our- When you register, please add your breakfast choice into the comments box. Guests are welcome. Don't forget to add their breakfast choice when you register them
Registrations for this event will close early - 5pm Sunday 15 January to assist PreFab with catering See you all there... 7am, Wednesday, 18 January 2023, PreFab, 14 Jesse Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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Jan 24, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Jan 25, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
First Meeting of the Year at the Wellington Club Dear all, Our first official meeting of the year is almost here and its next Wednesday!!!! Our speaker will be: John McDermott who will be speaking on "The Impact of Covid on the Economy". John is the Executive Director of Motu Research which is an independent, public-good focused economics and policy research institute. Thhey help decision makers in Aotearoa grapple with complex social and environmental issues. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Feb 01, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
First of February Meeting at the Wellington Club Courtney Johnston CEO Te Papa Dear all, That's right it is February already. If you haven't started acting on your plans for this year you have already missed 8% of the time available to implement them, but you still have 92% of the opportunities available to make them a success. Our speaker this week will be: Courtenay Johnston, the yougest person to be appointed CEO of Te Papa. She has also managed the Petone Settler's Museum and the Dowse. Please ensure you register early for this. You can read more about Courtenay here https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/houses/300484178/courtney-johnston-ceo-of-te-papa-bought-her-home-for-the-washing-line
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Feb 08, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8 February Meeting at the Wellington Club Club Forum Have your say and help shape the future Dear all,
This week will be: Our Club Forum. We will get to hear the results of last years survey, the Board's plan for the rest of the Rotary year and the strategies designed to maintain the vibrancy and diversity, that is Port Nicholson Rotary, well into the future. Come and participate in the discussion and contibute to the future of your club. Please ensure you register early for this. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Feb 15, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
15 February Meeting at the Wellington Club Marilyn Stephens our DG will be our main speaker PLUS Ella Thorpe ex Interactor President will also speak
Dear all, At our next meeting, our District Govenor Marilyn Stephens, will share news from the district as well as the Rotary activities that are available to members. Ella Thorpe, will also say a few words on what she has been up to since she was in Interact. This will be a really interesting meeting. Looking forward to seeing you all there :)
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Feb 22, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
22 February Meeting at the Wellington Club Naoto Segawa will be our speaker
Dear all, At our next meeting, Naoto Segawa, a recipient of the 2013 Rotary Scholarship and percussionist with Ensemble Go will be our speaker. Born in Japan, Naoto Segawa picked up marimba as his instrument and embarked on his undying pursuit of discovering new marimba repertoires. He is dedicated to bring the marimba into chamber music scene, and his passion led him to found Ensemble Go which aims to bridge sound worlds of the traditional and the contemporary. Naoto will share his journey since recieveing the scholarship in 2013. This is not be a meeting to miss :)
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Feb 26, 2023 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
At last weeks meeting I proposed the Perambulators do the Patuna Chasm walk next year.
This walk is on private property and goes through an amazing river chasm. The property is 20 minutes out of Martinborough and the walk takes 3 hours. For a good part of the walk you are walking through the river.
Look at the link below for further details.
https://www.patunafarm.co.nz/#chasmwalks
The cost to do the walk is $42 per person and it needs to be booked well in advance.
I am proposing that we look at either Sunday 26 February or Sunday 12 March. Currently there is availability on both dates for a group of 20 people. The 26 February date would require a start time of 9.30am, however the 12 March date would allow a later starting time of 10.30am.
As bookings are required to be made online with payment in advance, I require a firm commitment from you if you want to go.
The first option for 26 February would require participants to leave Wellington no later than 7.30am to be ready to start the trip from Patuna Farm at 9.30am. Google maps shows it as 97.7km from Wellington Railway Station with a travel time of 1 hour 31 minutes.
If you would like to join us in February please register yourself and any guests. I will do the registrations with Patuna Farms in bulk.. Registration will commit you to payment of $42 per person and in the event of cancellation will be subject to the rules set out on the Patuna Chasm site.
If you cannot make 26 February and/or prefer 12 March please advise in the comments section. If there is enough interest we may be able to organise another event.
As the current availability may change quickly I require responses no later than 7pm Wednesday 30 November.
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Mar 01, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
1 March Meeting at the Wellington Club India Korner will be our speaker India Korner is the cofounder of Method Recycling, a design-led business she started with her husband and young family. India's background in graphic design and commercial leasing was pivotal in redesigning office recycling for the modern business. You will probably recognise their bins with the different colour lids to indicate what is to be recycled in each. Today Method continues to move from strength to strength, growing internationally. Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeeting.
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Mar 01, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
BOOKCLUB 1 MARCH 5.30PM WELLINGTON CLUB LEVEL 6 Kia ora Bibliophiles Our next book club meeting of the RPNC is on Wednesday 1 March.5.15 pm for a 5.30 start. Level 6 Wellington Club.
The theme this month is books on sport. So get reading Ruby Tui's or Andre Agassi's bio, or like me a tramping book.
Please remember to return books swapped betwen Club members. See you all soon for a drink and synposis on your latest read.
Philippa Bascand
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Mar 08, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8 March Meeting at the Wellington Club Speaker: Dr Tara McAllister Dr Tara McAllister (Te Aitanga a Māhaki) is a scientist, interdisciplinary scholar and a mother, with expertise spanning freshwater ecology to racism in the tertiary sector. She is a Research Fellow, at the Centre for Science in Society Her research has sought to address the underrepresentation of Indigenous scholars in academia. She earned a Bachelor of Science in ecology and biodiversity and marine biology from the Victoria University of Wellington and a PhD in water resource management from the University of Canterbury. Tara will be speaking to us on "Formidable Phormidium: toxic algae in New Zealand rivers." Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeeting.
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Mar 10, 2023 12:25 PM - 2:00 PM
The Malthouse The original home of craft beer Friday 10 March 12pm 76 Willis Street Come and join us for a bevvie or two and some lunch at The Malthouse. This is our first Flashback Friday since 2022... and we felt it was time to get out there again and enjoy those craft beers and any other beverage you wish to explore - either alcoholic or non alcoholic. I have heard, they have a great range of gin as well! Since closing thier premisis in Courtenay Place, the Malthouse has repoened at new premises in Willis Street. If you would like to scan the menu follow this link: https://themalthouse.co.nz/food/ We have a booking for lunch and would love you to be there. Even if you don't want to drink, come and have some lunch and take part in some convivial conversation. The location is central city so its easy for everyone to get to. This is a great way to meet fellow Rotarians on an very informal basis and enjoy each others company. Please bring friends and/or family with you, as they are most welcome. Please RSVP (noting any additional others in the comments) by 3pm Thursday 9 March so I can let the management know. Any questions please send me an email: lbrayburns@gmail.com Lou
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Mar 15, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
15 March Meeting at the Wellington Club Speaker: Guy Ryan Guy Ryan founded Inspiring Stories in 2011. Guy is an Edmund Hillary Fellow, and was awarded Young New Zealander of the Year in 2015. Guy has led Inspiring Stories since inception, including the development of our big Festival for the Future, the Future Leaders programme, The Impact Awards, and Inspiring Speakers.Guy will be talking to us on "Providing a platform to promote young people doing great things" Guy grew up in Granity – a tiny town on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. After finishing High School his passion for adventure and surfing took him to Otago University, where he completed a double degree in Commerce and Design, and then a Masters in Science Communication. It was at University he discovered his passion for entrepreneurship – from trying to build tech company, to creating an adventure festival, to co-founding a film production company and winning international awards for filmmaking.
In 2010 he co-directed and produced a film called Carving the Future, a 25-minute documentary about four young New Zealanders taking action on climate change and environmental issues. The film won Platinum Best Film at the Colorado International Film Festival, was one of three finalists in the world for the BBC’s Best Newcomer Award, and was a finalist for Best New Zealand Film at Reel Earth. Building on the lessons of previous ventures and the success of the film Carving the Future, Guy founded Inspiring Stories in 2011, initially winning a ‘World of Difference’ scholarship from the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation. The next few years would become a whirlwind adventure of developing and testing programmes, partnerships, and building the organisation into the phenomenal force it is today.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeeting.
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Mar 17, 2023 - Mar 19, 2023
On Friday evening there will be an informal St Patrick’s Day themed cocktail party with live entertainment, food and drinks from 6 – 8pm.
Saturday 18th will be a full day of fantastic Rotary and inspirational external speakers. Themes are peace, diversity and inclusion, women and children’s health, and biodiversity.
That evening there will be a gala formal, 3-course dinner, with entertainment and dancing, from 6 - 11pm on the theme of ‘Imagine!”
On Sunday 19 March there is an outdoor family fun day from 9am to 1pm, with free kids’ activities, mindfulness sessions and entertainment. It will be open to the general public, with a koha entry.
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Mar 17, 2023 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
In Bed with Schonberg A fundraiser at Circa Theatre on Friday 17 March 2023 at 8.00 pm Proceeds to the Cyclone Relief Fund
'In Bed with Schoenberg' by Dave Armstrong. Directed by Conrad Newport with Musical direction by Donald Armstrong (Associate concertmaster NZSO). Starring Gavin Rutherford, 'In Bed with Schoenberg' is a delicious Viennese pastry filled with comedy, drama and exquisite live classical music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, Lehar, Schoenberg and more. Eccentric Austrian composer meets live string quartet! Developed from an original commission by Chamber Music New Zealand. “I am very excited to be collaborating with my brother, writer and columnist Dave Armstrong for In Bed With Schoenberg. Dave and I have cooked up ideas for many years, including the idea for this show….” This is always a good night out and an opportunity for you to bring friends We are organising a dinner venue beforehand
You are invited to a fundraiser evening at Circa Theatre on Friday 17 March at 8.00 pm. Please click on the “Register” link below to attend and to add your guests with their names, or decline. Event: An evening at Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011 Date: Friday 17 March at 8.00 pm. The runtime is 75 minutes (no interval). Cost: $55.00 per person. Pay into the Charitable Trust Account: 03 0502 0407484 00. Ref: your name and Circa. A donation is to go to the Cyclone Relief fund. A meal: A booking has been made for 6.00 pm at the Regal Chinese Restaurant at 7 Courtenay Place for those who would like to meet for a meal beforehand. See below for booking details. Important Details:
Any queries email Michaela Draper Michaela@MMDraper.com |
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Mar 22, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
12 March Meeting at the Wellington Club Level 6
SPEAKERS: A variety of youth speakers who we have recently supported PLUS Marilyn Stevens our DG will also talk to us This week we will meet on Level 6 and will have Chariella, Eva and Abby who were part of Innovative Young Minds, as well as Kimberli and Amelia from Rotary National Science and Technology Forum talk to us about their experiences. Marilyn Stevens DG is also joining us for breakfast and will speak to our group. Looking forward to seeing you all there, on Level 6 this week
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Mar 29, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
29 March Meeting at the Wellington Club
SPEAKER: Prof. Bev Lawton ONZM Professor Bev Lawton (ONZM), nō Ngāti Porou, is the founder/director of Te Tātai Hauora o Hine (the National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa) at Victoria University of Wellington (previously with the University of Otago). She was appointed an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit by the Queen for services to women’s health in 2005 and made a Distinguished Fellow of the Royal College of General Practice in 2017. Bev was awarded the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Māori Women’s Health Award in 2020 and won the 2021 Women of Influence Award in the Innovation, Science and Health category. Bev previously worked as a general practitioner in Wellington for 17 years and co-founded the Wellington Menopause Clinic. These experiences led to an interest in research to answer the many questions relevant to women’s health and inequalities. Bev will be talking to us about: Stirring the Pot to bring about Positive Change for Women's Health Looking forward to seeing you all there, it will be a good one :)
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Apr 02, 2023 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
With summer hopefully lingering just a little, considering how much time it took off over December January, it must be time for the Escarpment walk. Where: Pukerua Bay to Paekākāriki Escarpment Track. Meet at Pukerua Bay Train Station. When: Sunday 2 April 2023, leaving 10:00 am What we are in for: With Medium grade/effort, experience this stunning walk with its rewarding views. There are some extended ascending flights of steps (required to get said view), and the track is narrow in places with steep drop-offs (required to promote adrenalin). A rough section of track leads walkers on a brief but steep bypass up and beyond a section of the original track which is being repaired. A rope helps walkers over this section. Please call Ross (021 467737) if doubt exists. Weather permitting we will set off from Pukerua Bay Railway Station at 10.00 am - there is a scheduled train departing WLG at 0914 getting to Pukerua Bay at 0950 though check for alerts as these services can change at short notice. Parking is available at Pukerua Bay Train Station if you choose to come by car. We will enjoy one of the cafes at Paekakariki before returning to Pukerua Bay by train (which depart every 30 mins). RSVP no later than Friday night 31 March 2023 If coming please include your mobile number with the registration. Also please put next of kin/phone a friend name and contact number in the comments box. We need this in the unlikely event of an incident arising. Ensure you are prepared for changes in the weather so rain jacket and warm layers are essential. Bring water as there is none on the track. Check out the links below for more information on the track and some of its history: Note that dogs are NOT allowed on this track. https://www.wellingtonregionaltrails.com/guides/escarpment-track-a-slice-of-stunning-windswept-coastline/ https://www.wellingtonregionaltrails.com/trails/escarpment-track/
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Apr 05, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
5 April Meeting at the Wellington Club
SPEAKERS: Peter Whittington and DG Marilyn Stevens This coming week we have two speakers to keep us on our toes!!! Come along and share some time with your Rotary friends as well as be inspired by our two speakers. It will be a good one to attend - see you there. Louise
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Apr 05, 2023 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Kia ora Bibliophiles
RCPN Book Club is on 5 April level 6 Wellington Club. Please arrive 5.15 pm for 5.30 start. (Door access closes at 5.30).
This month's theme is autobiography. So bring along your favourite book/memoir. Could be about you!
I'm reading the latest biography on Agatha Christie. It's a terrific read and explores her autobiography.
Last month we covered Sport writing. Bill's book on the history of cricket and the creation of the Basin Reserve was the standout book. We will repeat sport as a theme in spring for those of us who failed to conquer the topic.
A list of recommended books will be printed in the next newsletter.
Philippa Bascand
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Apr 12, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
12 April Meeting at the Wellington Club
SPEAKER: Susan Baker
Susan Baker is the Director of Sue Barker Charities Law, a boutique law firm based in Wellington, specialising in charities law and public tax law. Since its founding in 2012, the firm has won a number of awards, including Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the New Zealand Law Awards. Susan will be talk to us about Charities Law - the changes and the impact on Rotary. Reminder - no Club meeting next week as it is the Goal Setter breakfast Have a great week and don't forget Flashback Friday - Baylands Brewery on Friday 14 April. If you need a hand with registering for things please email me lbrayburns@gmail.com and I will happily help. See you Wednesday for brekkie :) Louise Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Apr 14, 2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BAYLAND BREWERY AND TAPROOM 22 Victoria Street Petone Here's a brewery that we haven't tried before, so I thought I'd give you a bit of its history. Baylands was started back in 2012 as a small brewery based on Baylands Drive in Newlands, Wellington. The brewery was in a double garage under the house with a 300L system but quickly outgrew that space and moved to Petone in 2014 with a 1200L brewery. The first Baylands beer was launched at Goldings Free Dive, a popular freehouse dive bar in Wellington in May 2013 and it's been full steam ahead since then. We now have a 2500L brewery in the heart of vibrant Petone with a large tasting room with 30+ taps of beer, wine, spirits and great bbq style burger & taco menu. To get there: Take the train from Wellington Station to Petone Station - dont forget to use your Gold card for a free ride Cross the road and walk up Jackson Street to Victoria Street. Turn right and Baylands Brewery is just down the road after you cross Union Street. It's a 9 minute flat walk Lets meet there at 12 o'clock for a long leisurely Friday lunch. Please RSVP by Wednesday 12 April 5pm so I can indicate numbers attending to the owners. If you find at the last minute that you can join us, please come along we would love to see you, your friends and family - all are welcome, please let me know in your RSVP if you are bringing others :) Hope the beer is delicious, as well as the food!!! Cheers Louise |
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Apr 19, 2023 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Goal Setter Awards 2023 Presentation Breakfast Wednesday 19 April
Guest speaker Peter Boshier
Chief Ombudsman for New Zealand The presentation breakfast will be held on Wednesday 19th April at the Pipitea Marae and Function Centre on Thordon Quay. Peter Boshier will be the guest speaker and each of the recipients will speak briefly on their story.
Tickets are available from Richard for $70 each (or $700 for a table of 10). Please email your request to Richard.Brodie@Xtra.co.nz and an invoice will be issued. If you need further information please contact Richard or Jane.
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Apr 26, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
26 April Meeting at the Wellington Club Registrations must be in by Friday 21 April 9am due to the long weekend SPEAKER: Aleisha Amohia Aleisha Amohia (Te Ātihaunui-a-Papārangi) is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in all spaces, but especially the technology industry. Aleisha is a Victoria University of Wellington graduate with a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Computer Science and specialising in Artificial Intelligence) and a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Management and minoring in Information Systems), and now works as software developer for global open source project Koha, at Catalyst IT. Aleisha has volunteered for years in the advocacy and community sector. She is the Wellington Branch President for the National Council of Women New Zealand, is on the Establishing Board of the YWCA Wellington, and is on the Board of the Wellington Alliance Against Sexual Violence. Aleisha was also the President of Victoria University of Wellington Women in Tech for two years, and served on the Victoria University Netball Club in various roles for multiple years. Born and raised in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aleisha is the eldest of four children. She is extremely proud of her Māori-Asian whakapapa and is on active journey to explore her identity and heritage. See you Wednesday. Louise Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Apr 26, 2023 9:30 AM - Apr 27, 2023 3:00 PM
Perambulators Gourment Dinner and Overnight Trek to Turere Lodge Following discussions between some of the old hands we have booked 16 beds at the Turere Lodge for the night of Wednesday 26 April 2023. The lodge is approximately 2.5 hours walk from the carpark at the Catchpool Valley entrance to Remutaka Forest Park, off the Wainuiomata Coast Road. It can get really wet in here so you need to be prepared with good wet weather gear and warm clothes suitable for NZ back country tramping. Of course it can get really warm as well so also pack sun block and sunhats. We are planning to have a 3 to 4 course gourmet dinner including wines and your beverage of choice. Everything will be carried in, including pots and pans and eating utensils, and everyone will be sharing in the menu, the preparation, the carrying in and the fun. There may be a card game or two. More details once we know exact numbers. We will walk in via the Catchpool Loop and Orongorongo Tracks. There may be some who choose to take a different and longer route out, but otherwise the way out is the same as you come in. See the map. For information on the Remutaka forest Park and the track in see: https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/wellington/rimutaka-fp-brochure.pdf For information about the Lodge see: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/wellington-kapiti/places/remutaka-forest-park/things-to-do/huts/turere-lodge/ We have done this a couple of times before and despite the first time being torrential rain all night and a very exhilarating river crossing in the morning, they were both really good nights. We are not crossing the river this tme. Spaces are obviously limited so if you are interesed register now. We will hold a meeting after Rotary in a couple of weeks to go through more details. Packing lists are available if you are not sure what to bring - generally shampoo, hair curlers and makup are not required. Those that have already agreed to go have been registered and should have received confirmation. If not let me know. As always if you have any questions just ask. |
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May 03, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
3 May Meeting at the Wellington Club
SPEAKER: Oliver Dickie - BenchSpace
Oliver Dickie, who has a background in the legal profession, is the Chair of the BenchSpace Charitable Trust. BenchSpace is an exciting new collaboration for Wellington to provide accessible bench space – literally – for people who practice or want to learn the creative craft of working with wood. Oliver was motivated to join the BenchSpace project after observing the delight and growing confidence in beginners making simle projects from wood, and the associated mental health benefits of working with your hands. Oliver has worked with a group of volunteers to bring BenchSpace to life.His team has a strong vision of creating a well-managed venue that will be available to everyone, from experienced woodworkers through to City housing tenants and woodwork beginners.the love of working with wood grew out of renovating a house and has also gravitated to making banjos and furniture. Oliver's talk will be an interesting one and it is a great opportunity to bring along new members who may be interested in woodworking but more importantly interested in joining our Rotary Club. See you Wednesday. Louise Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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May 10, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
10 May Meeting at the Wellington Club
SPEAKER: Arnie Pallentin
Arne Pallentin is a researcher for NIWA, NZ. He has published serveral articles and will talk to us on Wednesday about the Coastguard in Wellington. This will be another interesting talk and will again be a great opportunity to bring along new members. See you Wednesday. Louise Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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May 17, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
17 May Meeting at the Wellington Club
SPEAKER: Father Frank Bird
Father Frank Bird is a Catholic Priest and belongs to the 'Marists'. The Marists' work all over the world particularly with those most in need. After a minor mid life crisis he moved to working in a project with Burmese Migrant Families and Children in Education, HIV Health and Migrant Support Programmes on the Thailand / Burma Border in Ranong. At our meeting on Wednesday Father Frank will be speaking on: Education project for Myanmar refugees in Thailand. This will be a great opportunity to bring along new members to listen to this interesting speaker. See you Wednesday for breakfast. Louise Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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May 18, 2023 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Quiz Night Fun Fundraiser Come and join President Elect Tony and Peter on the Quiz team. We need 4 more participants. Support Rotary Hutt City in their fundraiser for the Innovative Young Minds Programme This is a programme that Port Nicholson also supports. It provides a pathway for young women into STEMM careers. Cost is $30 per person plus any snacks or drinks on the night. RSVP by Tuesday 16 May 2023 https://www.boulcottsfarmhgc.co.nz/eatery-and-bar?ComeFromCat=1534 Just 20 minutes from Wellington Railway Station Contact Tony 027 519 5544 or Peter 021 788 300 for further information
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May 24, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
24 May Meeting at the Wellington Club
SPEAKER: Jo Cribb I would encourage you to read Jo's bio below, which I have taken directly from her website. Jo is an experienced consultant who has led a variety of projects and assignments. She is regularly asked to facilitate strategy sessions with leadership teams, coach emerging leaders and lead substantial policy, strategy and gender projects. Recent assignments include evaluating Sport NZ's gender equity in governance policy, leading sessions at APEC 2023 on gender equality in customs and border agencies,working with the New Zealand Defence Force's leadership team on the gender diversity of the forces, and completing a gender analysis of immigration policy. Jo was the previous Chief Executive of the Ministry for Women. One of the youngest Chief Executives ever appointed in the New Zealand Public Service, she has invested her time and energy in advancing the cause of the vulnerable in society, spearheading some of the most difficult issues of our time, including child abuse, child poverty, family violence and vulnerable women. Formerly the Deputy Children's Commissioner and leader of the Commissioner's Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty, Jo is a director on a number of Government and NGO boards (including the New Zealand Media Council, Royal New Zealand Navy Leadership Board, Literacy Aotearoa and CORE Education Ltd). She has a Doctorate in Public Policy that investigated the contracting relationship between governments and NGOs. Following her move to a portfolio career, Jo extensively researched the future of work and the result was the 2018 co-authored book Don't Worry About the Robots: How to Survive and Thrive in the New World of Work which provides an accessible synthesis of the trends in technology that are impacting on work and practical tools for future-proofing careers. The book has been re-printed multiple times. In 2020, she co-authored the book Take Your Space: Successful Women Share their Secrets; the aim of which is support women and girls to advance themselves. All proceeds from the book will be donated to The Aunties and Otara Blue Light programme to support young women leaders. In 2016 she was a finalist in the New Zealand Women of Influence Awards and in 2014 was one of three recipients of a Westpac Leadership Fellowship. In 2021 she won the Women in Governance Community Award from Governance New Zealand. Jo is the proud mother of two and provides them with excellent taxi services. She also distills her own gin. Jo will be another really interesting speaker, see you Wednesday for breakfast. Kind regards, Louise Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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