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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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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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