Events

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.

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 6 March 5pm (best do it now). Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
• Include your email address and mobile phone number in the response
• If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
• Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
• If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.
• Check the bulletin to see if you have been rostered for a duty at the meeting.

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

15 March Meeting at the Wellington Club

Speaker: Guy Ryan

Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeeting.

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 13 March 5pm (best do it now). Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
• Include your email address and mobile phone number in the response
• If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
• Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
• If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.
• Check the bulletin to see if you have been rostered for a duty at the meeting.

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:

1. When you Register:
   - Once you click the “Register” link you will be asked If you wish to bring guests/spouses/partners to Circa. Add them at this point with their names.
   - If you want to reserve a place/s for the Dinner, please add names and/or numbers (include yourself) into the Comments Box. Payment for this will be at the restaurant.
   - Include your email address and mobile number as requested.
2. Remember to click “save” at the bottom of the page.
3. If you do not receive a confirmation of registration immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process. It is really that simple!
4. RSVP/Register no later than Friday 10 March 2023 5.00 pm.

Any queries email Michaela Draper Michaela@MMDraper.com

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

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 20 March 5pm (best do it now). Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
• Include your email address and mobile phone number in the response
• If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
• Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
• If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.
• Check the bulletin to see if you have been rostered for a duty at the meeting.

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 :)

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 27 March 5pm (best do it now). Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
• Include your email address and mobile phone number in the response
• If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
• Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
• If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.
• Check the bulletin to see if you have been rostered for a duty at the meeting.

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/

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

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 3 April 5pm (best do it now). Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff.
• If you have any dietary requirments please note them in the comments section of the registration
• Include your email address and mobile phone number in the response
• If you wish to bring guests/spouse/partner, please add them when you register
• Remember to click "Save" at the bottom of the page
• If you do not recieve a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.
• Check the bulletin to see if you have been rostered for a duty at the meeting.

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

Goal Setter Awards 2023 Presentation Breakfast

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.

Walk to be organised by David and Sheryn Shackleton

Let’s plant trees to help our planet!  Sunday 4 June 1pm

I hope you can join us for our annual tree planting on Sunday 4 June at 1.00pm.  The Rotary Club of Port Nicholson has teamed up with The Friends of Tawa's Bush Reserves for the sixth year in a row to plant trees in the Forest of Tawa, on the western ridgeline of Tawa.  We will meet at the top of Broken Hill Road (Porirua) at the entrance gate to the Spicer Landfill by 1pm.   

Our goal is to build on what we have done in the last five years – over 2400 trees in total!  We will continue planting native trees in Tawa 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 to enjoy, and to help slow down climate change.  This is open to everyone including family and friends so please invite lots of people to help.  Interact and Rotaract members are very welcome to join us so please let them know about this opportunity. 

Tree planting is for everyone.  You don’t have to be super fit to join us.  There are several jobs to choose from or you could do some of each such as:  digging holes; planting trees, setting out trees for planting, picking up the tree packets for reusing, and / or contributing to the afternoon tea.  There are lots of ways to contribute and everybody is welcome to come along.

If you would like to take part, please accept this invitation and provide your contact phone number and email address.  I am coordinating the Club’s participation and can be reached on 021 265 6220 or email landm.king@xtra.co.nz

If you’re joining us for the tree planting here are the details:

• The planting this year will be at the top of Forest of Tawa, on the western ridgeline of Tawa.   
• We will meet at the Spicier botanical park at the top of Broken Hill Road (Porirua) and at the entrance gate to the Spicier landfill by 1pm.  Vehicles can then travel in convoy through the locked gates of the Meridian Road up through the landfill to the top of the ridge line and the parking area.
• If anyone is coming via public transport then please contact me (Lisa King -0212656220) and I will find someone to pick you up and drive you to the planting site
• There is no water on the ridge-line so please bring plenty with you
• There are no toilets near the planting site – there are public toilets in Tawa at the Grassless park at 11 Luckie Street Tawa just a minute from the main road that you could stop at on your way to Broken Hill Road
• At the planting site we will start with a brief introduction, health and safety talk and planting demonstration on the site when most have arrived so it would be good if we can all get there ready to start on site at 1.00pm.
• Please bring your own spade and gardening gloves.  If you don’t have a spade feel free to borrow one from a friend or you could help with planting instead.  If you have a spare spade(s), please bring it along as not everyone will have one.  I have one spare spade and spare gloves which I will bring.
• Wear clothing appropriate to the weather. 
• I’ll coordinate afternoon tea.  If you’d like to contribute to the afternoon tea please let me know.
• I’ll contact you if the weather on the day is unsuitable for planting and we will reschedule.  Please enter your mobile phone number when you accept this invitation so I can reach you easily.  Our postponement date will be Sunday 11 April – hopefully we won’t need it
• Let’s aim to at least match our previous efforts and plant another 500 trees!
• If you need to reach me either email me landm.king@xtra.co.nz and/or text/phone 021 265 6220.

Please register by Wednesday 31 May, so that I can contact you if we need to postphone.

Please register any family and friends in the comments section so I know how many we have attending - all are welcome.

I hope to see you on Sunday 4th June at 1pm.  Thank you.

Ngā mihi

Lisa King