Rotary Meeting 11 February 2026

This week our speaker is

Helmut Modlik

CEO and Executive Director of

Ngati Toa Rangatira

Helmut Modlik is a seasoned director, executive and consultant with expertise in implementation, change management, economic development, public policy, and finance. His extensive consulting experience spans private and public sectors, with notable board appointments including PHARMAC, Capital & Coast DHB, and the Health Information Standards Organisation.

Helmut holds a BCA and MBA, which launched his career in accounting and finance, and later enabled him to lead economic development initiatives as the inaugural CEO of Poutama Trust. He also founded and ran a management consultancy for 12 years, specializing in change, growth, mergers, and turnaround strategies.

As Tumu Whakarae, Helmut provides visionary leadership, balancing cultural values with innovation to ensure sustainable growth and prosperity for Ngāti Toa and its people.

He is CEO and Executive Director of Ngati Toa Rangatira charitable and commercial asset holding and operational organisations, including health, education, social service and commercial ventures.

Please register yourself and any guests for next week's meeting no later than 6pm Sunday 8 February with details of any dietary requirements, so that we can advise attendance information to the Wellington Club. Please note - if you dont register and turn up - there may not be any breakfast available.

Duties for the meeting:

Desk - 6.45am           David Quinn                        

Greeter                      Andre Lategan

Kaikohau                   Marc Rand 

Opening Thought       Linda Wellington

Introduction                Brent Gerrard

Thanking                    Nick Duncan

Sharing                      Tony Herring

Parting Thought         Steve Lawton 

Club Reporter          Julian Bateson    

If you are unable to perform your duty please get someone else to stand in for you and advise President Nicole Barker (nicolebarker883@gmail.com) who the replacement is.

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Sunday 8 February, 6pm (Best do it now). 
• Please make sure you register to assist the Wellington Club staff. No registration could mean no food and no seat.
• If you have any dietary requirements, 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 receive a confirmation immediately after you have registered, you have not completed the process.