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Aug 11, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Aug 14, 2022 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
REMINDER Let’s plant trees to help our planet! Tree Planting Part 2 - Sunday 14 August 1pm A small group of us planted 250 native trees in Tawa during the first half of our mission to plant 500 native trees this year with the Friends of Tawa Bush Reserves. It’s now time for the second half of this important work – to plant the other 250 trees in Tawa on Sunday 14 August at 1pm. Our goal is to keep building on what we have done in the four previous years planting native trees in Tawa. This is helping to regenerate our native Bush to provide habitat and food for the increasing numbers of native birds, to make lovely walking areas for us all, and to help slow down climate change. Everyone is very welcome including family and friends – the more the merrier! Interact and Rotaract members are very welcome to join us! We had a huge turnout from Interact last year and again in June this year. We’ve now planted about 2200 trees. If you would like to take part, please contact Lisa King (landm.king@xtra.co.nz or 021 265 6220). Lisa is Director of our Community Services Committee and also a member of Friends of Tawa Bush Reserves so she is coordinating our Club’s participation. Let Lisa know your mobile phone number and email address so she can send you full details about the tree planting and so she can contact you if we need to defer the tree planting for any reason. Thank you for helping us with this important initiative. Please ensure you have registered for this event by 5pm Thursday 11 August, so Lisa has time to contact you with details of the address etc. |
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Aug 17, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker for the meeting will be Duane Kale Sport, Politics and Societal Change Duane is a New Zealand Paralympic swimmer who won four gold medals, along with a silver and bronze, at the 1996 Summber Paralympics. He was also the Chef de Mission for the New Zealand Paralympic team at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Paralympics. He has spent 11 years as a Board member of Paralympics New Zealand and has been appointed by the International Olympic Committee to the Evaluation Commission for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Reminders:
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Aug 24, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker for the meeting will be Richie Hill Richie Hill founded Paper Tree Co. in 2013. His vision for the company is to provide solutions for clientsand organisations, so that they can realise more value from thier tree assets. Richie is looking to talk to us about collaboration and greewashing and where potential partnerships can leaad to real change. Reminders:
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Aug 28, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dear all Bill Day, Chair of the Wellington Hospitals Foundation has extended an invitation to Port Nicholson Rotary Club members and partners to have a private tour of Te Wao Nui - Wellington Regional Childrens Hospital. Meet in the foyer/atrium of the Main Hospital at 10.45am, on Sunday 28 August - that is this coming Sunday. Any queries please email: Bill at billday@xtra.co.nz or 0274421860 Please RSVP by 9am this Friday 26 August and dont forget to add any guests you will be bringing with you. |
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Aug 31, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Reminder for members Just a reminder to register for our breakfast meeting tomorrow. Brent and I have had a chat and as numbers are a little low, thought we would give you a wee nudge if you haven't registered and now find that you can. I will keep registrations open till 9pm tonight in case.
Our speaker for the meeting will be Wayne Gordon Wayne will be talk to us about Creating Tomorrow - Rotary presentation. Rotary International is considering a project to address membership, public image, communication, leadership, and fundraising challenges to help define a more sustainable future for Rotary.
Our region, or Zone 8, which includes Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, has been selected as one of two potential regions from across the globe to pilot a regional approach to governance.
Wayne Gordon is coming to our Club to talk to us about what this might look like. Reminders:
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Sep 02, 2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dear all long lunchers, craft beer and foodies With this dreary weather lets get out and have a long Friday lunch at... The Hudson, 56 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 on 2 September 12 oclock. A couple of us checked this venue out after our Ale and Pie lunch (a big thanks needs to go to Joy for her time organiing that event). The Hudson has 16 rotating taps pouring an ever changing range of local craft beer & a whiskey & cocktail bar, plus a delicious brunch and all day food menu. It is centrally located for those working in the CBD, allowing you to come and join the long lunchers, during your lunch break :) Bring along friends and family, lets get out of the cold and enjoy each others company. Please RSVP by 1 September 12pm, so I can let the restaurant know :) Don't forget to register your guests so we can keep track of numbers. This is a pay as you go event. Looking forward to seeing you there, Louise |
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How is the property downturn playing out and when might it end?
Sep 07, 2022
“As the Head of CoreLogic’s Research Team, Nick takes advantage of the huge range of CoreLogic’s own unique datasets as well as publically available information to provide an easy to understand breakdown of the property market to a wide range of people in the industry. Nick looks beyond what you hear in the media and looks at the real things happening in the property market. This includes a fresh view on some of the public data as well as in-depth analysis of CoreLogic’s own unique datasets (including a refreshed Vulnerability Index) to provide a view you will never have seen before.” |
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Sep 07, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our Speaker for our next meeting will be Nick Goodall Nick Goodall is the head of research at CoreLogic. As the Head of CoreLogic’s Research Team, Nick takes advantage of the huge range of CoreLogic’s own unique datasets as well as publically available information to provide an easy to understand breakdown of the property market to a wide range of people in the industry. Nick looks beyond what you hear in the media and looks at the real things happening in the property market. This includes a fresh view on some of the public data as well as in-depth analysis of CoreLogic’s own unique datasets (including a refreshed Vulnerability Index) to provide a view you will never have seen before. Reminders:
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Sep 14, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker for our next meeting will be Cathy Knowsley from Orange Sky Cathy will share The Orange Sky story with the Club. Orange Sky is a not-for-profit organisation providing people experiencing homelessness with access to free laundry services, warm showers and genuine, non-judgmental conversation, across new Zealand. Their mission is to positively connect communities by providing a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are often ignored or feel disconnected from their community. Reminders going forward:
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Kind regards Louise
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Sep 18, 2022 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Cannon Point Walkway, including Brichville Dam We have done this walk several times over the years but not recently. It is reasonably easy going, so suitable for most levels of fitness. We will start and finish at Tulsa Park, plenty of parking. Take State Highway 2 to Upper Hutt, then turn onto Totara Park Road and continue to the end of the street where you’ll find Tulsa Park. https://www.wellingtonregionaltrails.com/trails/cannon-point-walkway/ Start time is 9.30am from the car park. Obligatory coffee to finish at one of the local cafes, we will advise location in due course. There has not been a perambulators for a few months so come on out, blow the cobwebs away while getting to chat with fellow members and friends. Bring a snack and something to drink while you enjoy the view from the top. RSVP by Friday 16 September please ensure you include a contact phone number so we can get hold of you in the unlikely event we have to postpone. |
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Sep 21, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker for our next meeting will be Diana Crossan Dame Diana Buchanan Crossan DNZM is a New Zealand public servant. She worked at the State Services Commission, where she was the first manager of the Equal Employment Opportunities Unit. She served as Retirement Commissioner between 2003 and 2013, and contributed to the development of the KiwiSaver scheme Reminders going forward:
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I will be away until 2 October, so if you have any issues please contact Peter Whittington - syrahnz@gmail.com Kind regards Louise and Peter
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Sep 28, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Sep 30, 2022 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
ROTARY CLUB OF PORT NICHOLSON CHARITY AUCTION DINNER AND QUIZ Friday 30 September 2022, 6.30 for 7.00pm Dear all You are warmly invited to the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson's Charity Auction Dinner and Quiz on Friday 30 September 2022. The promotional flyer is attached to the link for the Auction, in the weekly Bulletin. The charities are Wellington Children’s Hospital, Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, and the Wellington Homeless Women’s Trust. It will be an exciting night, we have some terrific auction items, there will be a quiz and mystery bags too. Details: Venue: Hotel Intercontinental, Grey Street, Wellington, New Zealand Amount: $120 per person; $1200 for a table of 10. Includes dinner, wine, and bubbles on arrival. Payment: All payment is required to be direct credited into the Charitable Trust Account: 03-0502-0407484-00 with reference Auction and Name
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Oct 05, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker for our next meeting will be Courtney Johnston Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Te Papa Courtney Johnston took up the role of Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive in December 2019. Raised on a dairy farm in Taranaki, Courtney has lived and worked in Wellington since 2000. She has worked across multiple arts institutions, including City Gallery Wellington, National Library of New Zealand, The Dowse Art Museum, and now Te Papa. Reminders going forward:
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Louise will be away until 2 October, so if you have any issues please contact Peter Whittington - syrahnz@gmail.com Kind regards Louise and Peter
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Oct 05, 2022 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Oct 12, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Dear all After an excellent and informative speech this last week by our new member Andy Ellis and the chance to meet his family Leanne, Reuben and Felix, we follow it up with this coming weeks meeting which will be our AGM and the DG visit. Hope to see you all there. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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If you have any problems with registration for any event please contact me lbrayburns@gmail.com Kind regards Louise
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Oct 15, 2022 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for a fabulous Saturday lunch To really welcome in Spring and the start of Summer One 80 Restaurant, Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington ‘Views to Dine for’ Saturday 15th October 12.30pm Join us for a fabulous Indian themed, tapas/buffet style lunch. The wonderful chef at One 80 (and he is good – I can vouch for this) has graciously agreed to provide us with a similar, very successful combination he prepared a few years ago for Wellington on a Plate. Price includes: Welcome drink Glass of bubbles or Orange Juice Thali Chicken Lababdar| Paneer Lababdar| Kerala fried chicken| Saffron Jeera Basmati Rice Served to the table to share Black garlic Naan | Malaysian Roti| Pickle| Poppadum| Yoghurt Raita To Finish Macaron $45 per person. Join fellow Rotarians, friends and family. Guests welcome. Please RSVP by 12th October 2022. Any questions call Joy Durrant 021 620 557. |
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Oct 19, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker is Paul Ash Department of Prime Mnister and Cabinet Paul is the Prime Ministers special representative on Cyber and Digital. He will be speaking to us on "Is the Christchurch call still resonating?" Hope to see you all there. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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If you have any problems with registration for any event please contact me lbrayburns@gmail.com Kind regards Louise |
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Challenges of securing funding and the potential of the RNA vaccine platform
Oct 26, 2022
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Oct 26, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker for the following week is Dr Kjesten Wiig Director of Strategic Partnerships at Malaghan Institute Executive Director of Vaccine Alliance NZ Dr Wiig will be speaking on the "Challenges of securing funding and the potential of the RNA vaccine platform" Kjesten is Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research and Executive Director of the Vaccine Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand. She is also on the Government's Strategic Vaccine Taskforce. Kjesten has a background in drug discovery in the United States. She was Director of Neuropharmacology at Sention Inc, and Director of Pre-Clinical Research at Galena Corp. Kjesten also held a senior position at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as Director of Innovative Partnerships. Hope to see you all there. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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If you have any problems with registration for any event, please contact me - lbrayburns@gmail.com Kind regards Louise |
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Oct 27, 2022 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
It's time again for our annual "Bacon Butties for Polio", at the Wellington train station. This is a well loved event, by Rotarians and the general public alike - who doesn't love a bacon buttie, let alone supporting a very worthy cause?! Volunteers will be outside the Wellington Railway Station from early morning till around lunchtime, luring commuters with that unmistakable bacon smell, and raising funds to go towards Rotary's ongoing fight against Polio. |
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Old weapon for a new battle - repurposing drugs for treatment of cancer’s rising tide
Nov 02, 2022
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Nov 02, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker for next week is Dr Swee Tan Dr Tan's current positions are:
Dr Swee Tan has been involved with plastic surgery for over 28 years, both as a highly skilled surgeon and a world-renowned researcher, Dr Tan has a particular focus on addressing disfiguring and life-threatening conditions by understanding them at a cellular and molecular level. His research has achieved international acclaim. Dr Tan's guest will be Margie Beattie. Dr Tan will be speaking on "Old weapon for a new battle - repurposing drugs for treatment of cancer's rising tide." Hope to see you all there. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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If you have any problems with registration for any event, please contact me - lbrayburns@gmail.com Kind regards Louise |
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Nov 04, 2022 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dear long lunchers, Yes we have another Flashback Friday on 4 November and the Fork and Brewer at 12 oclock. Fork and Brewer is at 20A Bond Street, in the central city. They have a great range of tap beers and the food isnt too shabby either. Please feel free to bring along partners, spouses and/or friends, just add thier names to the comments box, so I know the numbers we have going. It is in a nice central part of town, so if you are working and want to pop in for a bit to join us you can :) Please register by 9am Thursday 3 November so I can let them know numbers and they can hold a table for us. Kind regards Louise :) |
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Nov 09, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
CLUB FORUM This week we will have another Club Forum. This is an opportunity for members to share thier thoughts and ideas to take our Club forward in the best possible way. Please come along with anything you wish to share with Club members in an attentive and supportive forum. Hope to see you all there. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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If you have any problems with registration for any event, please contact me - lbrayburns@gmail.com Kind regards Louise |
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Nov 15, 2022 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
RCPN Book Club
Calling book club members and those keen bibliophiles who want to come to book club in 2023.
We have a special event on Tuesday 15 November - usual meeting time 5.30 sharp drinks followed by dinner at the Wellington Club level 6.
Please bring a book to discuss recommended for summer holiday reading i.e. a book that is absorbing whilst imbibing on a good glass of wine..
Plus please bring along a Christmas wrapped good to read second hand book to swap with a member of the bookclub. Secret Santa with a book twist!
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Nov 16, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker this week is one of our own Linda Wellington - Journey to the Galapagos Come along and listen to Linda, it will be an enlightening talk. 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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World Junior Orienteering/ Innovative Young Minds/ RYLA
Nov 23, 2022
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Nov 23, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Our speaker this week is Rachel Baker and Youth Leaders from IYM and RYLA Rachel Baker has been a competitive gymnast and and competitor in the World Orienteering Championships. She has been in the top 3 placings in the Junior Orienteering Nationals, and was selected to represent NZ at the Junior (U21) World Orienteering Championships (JWOC) in Portugal in July. Prior to JWOC, Rachel and the other young NZ team members competed in the European Youth Orienteering Championships in Hungary from 2-4 July. We will also hear from Youth Leaders from Innovative Young Minds and RYLA, updating us about what is happening in these areas. 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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Nov 27, 2022 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
With summer on the way it must be time for a walk. Where: Pukerua Bay to Paekākāriki Escarpment Track. Meet at Pukerua Bay Train Station. When: Sunday 27 November 2022, 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. Probably one to bypass if vertigo is an issue. 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 25 November 2022 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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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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If you have problems with registration for any event, please contact me - lbrayburns@gmail.com |
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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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