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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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May 26, 2023 - May 28, 2023
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May 31, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
31 May Meeting at the Wellington Club Speaker: Guy Ryan Guy will be bringing new CEO, Devon Murphy-Davids as a guest 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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Jun 04, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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:
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 |
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Jun 07, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7 June Meeting at the Wellington Club Speaker: Stephen Wakem Stephen is a previous Rotary award winner and currently, works as a Senior Solicitor Employment at Ministry for Primary Industries Manatū Ahu Matua. He has sudied theatre and law. Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeeting. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Jun 14, 2023
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Jun 14, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
14 June Meeting at the Wellington Club Speaker: Tony Herring Tony's (one of our own) topic is " Marathon on Ice - Antarctic Freeze", from his own experiences plus Conference delegates wlll share Conference highlights with us. Tony will be a super interesting speaker and we look forward to hearing all he shares with us. Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeeting. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Jun 21, 2023
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Jun 21, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FINAL REMINDER FOR THOSE WHO STILL WANT TO REGISTER REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS FRIDAY 16 JUNE 12 Noon Best do it now if you havent managed to already.
CHANGEOVER 2023 - DETAILS Welcoming Tony Robinson, our new Club President This is a reminder to register (if you havent done so already) for Changeover 2023, which will be held on 21 June at the Wellington Club. Come along and help us celebrate another wonderful year for the Port Nicholson Rotary Club and welcome in our new President Tony Robinson. The evenng will start at 5.30pm with drinks and canapes. Free drink on arrival ( 1 per person):
Canapes:
6pm Formalities start
7.30pm Finish.
There will be a cash bar (debit or credit card only) throughout the evening. To make life a little easier for the Bar the following wines will be available by the glass or bottle:
There will be a range of beers also and juice also. Additional drinks at own cost.
The cost for the function is $45 per person, payable to Club account. RSVP no later than Friday 16 June 12 noon. Spouses and partners are welcome to attend, please register them in the comments section when you complete your registration.
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Jun 23, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
House of Grace Fundraising DinnerFriday 23 June 2023 at 6:30pmat Silverstream Retreathttps://www.silverstreamretreat.co.nz/The House of Grace has been a Port Nicholson Rotary preferred charity for some years. We are listed as a major contributor on their website. This is an additional opportunity for us to show our support for the great work that they do and to learn more about the amazing impact they are having on many young families' lives.
"The event will be held at Silverstream Retreat. It is a two-course buffet dinner including drinks (wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks). The evening starts at 6:30 with dinner served at 7pm. We will have some live music, spot prizes, a few speakers, and will share a video of some residents sharing how living at the House of Grace impacted their lives. There is no charge for the dinner but Guests are invited to make a donation in lieu to support the work House of Grace does to support young mothers. Donations can be made on the day or by direct debit to House of Grace bank account - see below for details. We are expecting the night to wrap up by 9:30.
The intention of the night is to look back and celebrate the lives changed since The House of Grace opened 21 years ago, but to also look ahead and give others the privilege to 'sow seeds' to impact future generations.
There is no cost to the dinner, but guests are given the opportunity to give to the House of Grace on the night."
You can find out more about the House of Grace here - https://www.thehouseofgrace.org.nz/
Mike Selvadurai is making up a table representing Port Nicholson so RSVP to let us know if you want to join us. We will then advise numbers to the House of Grace. I am sure you will be amazed at what they have achieved. There is plenty of free parking at the venue. Dietary requirements can be catered for to a reasonable extent, let us know early so we can advise. Contact Mike on 027 231 6119 or Peter on 021 778300.If you are unable to attend on the night but would like to make a donation to the House of Grace you can do that by making payment to the RCPN Charitable Trust account 03-0502-0407484-00 using your name and HOG as the reference. Lindsay will ensure that all payments will be transferred to the House of Grace.
Alternatively you could make a donation direct to :
Account name: The House of Grace Trust Account number: 03-0525-0406636-000 RSVP No Later Than 6pm Wednesday 31 May
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Jun 25, 2023 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
We will gather at our house (47 Homewood Ave, Karori) and leave and return from there. Sheryn and I completed the walk last week and it takes about two and a half hours. Starting at our house, we climb for about 45 minutes and then head down to the 800 year old Rimu. From there we take a track around Otari to Karori Cemetery and home.
The walk is approximately 7.5kms and the route is of medium intensity, with stairs and plenty of roots along the way. We would suggest boots are an essential and walking poles highly advised.
When we have all returned we will have coffee/tea/pastries etc at our house (if you would like to contribute bakery items it would be welcome)
If you would like to join us, please respond to me at davidianshack@gmail.com
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Jun 27, 2023
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Jun 28, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
28 June 2023 Meeting at the Wellington Club SPEAKER: Deirdre Tarrant This will be the first meeting with our new Club President Tony Robinson at the helm. Join us to welcome him into his new position, have a delicious breakfast and listen to our speaker Deirdre. Her bio is as follows: Deirdre Tarrant is the name all Wellingtonians associate with dance – whether it was as a student attending the famous Cuba St Dance studios or participating in the School’s Arts splash, or through watching her students perform at Chinese New Year or at the Christmas Parade. Deirdre Tarrant has made dance accessible and fun to Wellingtonians for generations. Born and bred in Wellington, Deirdre danced with the New Zealand ballet company 1963-1965 while she was completing a BA at Victoria University. After finishing her degree, she left NZ to dance in London. On her return, Deirdre established Tarrant Dance Studios in the heart of Wellington’s busy central shopping district. RAD member since 1960, Deirdre was also a vocational Examiner for the Royal Academy of Dance for over 30 years.In 1985, Deirdre established Footnote New Zealand Dance – one of very few ongoing professional dance companies in NZ and its longest running contemporary company. As Director for 25 years, Deirdre grew the company to one that not only performs internationally but is also known for creating and commissioning bold new work by NZ artists. Deirdre has always sought and created opportunities for a wide range of artists and innovators, New Zealand choreographers and composers and established Choreolab for that purpose. Choreolab is an important annual event in the Wellington dance calendar and provides an opportunity for graduate dancers to participate in three weeks of classes and workshops with experienced dancers and choreographers, as well as introducing them to other aspects of the profession through talks by composers, representatives of the funding bodies and creators in other sectors of the performing arts. Deirdre has always been a strong supporter of the RAD. She was instrumental in the fundraising for the Genée in 2012 and is a founding member and Chair for RAD NZ’s scholarship programme – the 14+ Dance Scholarship Foundation – since its inception in 2002. Deirdre was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for ‘services to dance and the community’ and a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2013 for ‘services to contemporary dance’. She was one of the first Distinguished Alumni to be appointed by the Victoria University of Wellington in 2006, and was awarded a Wellington Council person of year Absolutely Positively Award in 2012. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Jun 30, 2023 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Circa Theatre Fundraiser – 30th June Proceeds to House of Grace You are invited to: Prima Facie By Suzie Miller Directed by Lyndee-Jane Rutherford - Starring Mel Dodge Presented by Kavanah Productions & BRAVE Theatre Something has to change. A one woman play about a criminal defence lawyer who is at the top of her game and loving it: defending, cross-examining and playing the rules of law to win. She specializes in defending men accused of sexual assault. But the tables turn when she herself is assaulted and she finds herself at the mercy of the very system which she has dedicated her life to. Shadows of doubt are illuminated, raising the question of who our legal system is serving? Turning our courts of law into a different kind of stage, this sharp, witty and gripping show has been a sell-out on the stages of the West End, Broadway and throughout Australia. When: Friday 30th June at 8pm Where: Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki St, Te Aro Cost: $55 This is the standard adult fee which will yeild $10-$13 per ticket for The House of Grace A Home for Pregnant Teens www.houseofgrace.org.nz Optional Dinner: Monsoon Poon, 12 Blair Street, Te Aro – a set menu for $30-$35 with cash bar Registration: Clubrunner link must be made by 5pm 14th June Please read the instructions below: Important Details:
Payment to: RCPN Charitable Trust Account 03 0502 0407484 00 Reference: Circa and your name Any questions: Email Michaela Draper: Michaela@MMDraper.com
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Jul 05, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
5 July 2023 Meeting at the Wellington Club SPEAKER: Miriam Mylvaganam Miriam is a Senior International Advisor, International Strategy and Immigration at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment An influential and relational professional in the humanitarian space. During the COVID-19 pandemic she established and led the operations for Refugees and Afghanistan Evacuees to enter New Zealand's Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) system. She is currently working in international strategy at Immigration NZ working on the Migration 5 (M5) requirements. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Jul 09, 2023
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Jul 12, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
12 July 2023 Meeting at the Wellington Club SPEAKER: Simon Arcus Chief Executive at Business Central NZ and Wellington Chamber of Commerce Simon's Linkedin page reads as follows: I’m a decisive strategic leader and was a CEO for the first time at 38. I’m driven by curiosity, and understanding what motivates people. I focus on people and intrinsic outcomes for uplift in business performance and results. Looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting, for an interesting talk from Simon. Louise Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Jul 15, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
We have the opportunity to host the donation collection.
An email with a roster comprising 3 shifts requiring 10 people per shift – 30 people in total. The first 2 shifts will each be for 2 ½ hours, the last shift for 2 hours.
A “storytelling famil” has been arranged for Wednesday 5th July, for maybe an hour where collectors can go to Tākina and learn about its history and specifications to tell the public on the day. This will take place on the ground floor at 4pm – either entrance Wakefield or Cable Street.
This is an exciting opportunity to promote our club, and for you to see Tākina.
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Jul 16, 2023
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Jul 19, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
19 July 2023 Meeting at the Wellington Club SPEAKER: Dr Ralph Highnam Chief Scientist, Volpara Health. Wellingtonian of the Year 2023 Ralph is a founding Director of VHT and has been at the forefront of the digital breast imaging field for over 25 years. Initially a research scientist at the University of Oxford, Ralph’s innovative work in quantitative breast imaging technology led him to form first OXIVA Limited and then Mirada Solutions with Professor Sir John Michael Brady. Under Ralph’s leadership Mirada became the number-one provider of image registration and fusion tools. Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday. Louise Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Jul 26, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
26 July 2023 Meeting at the Wellington Club SPEAKERS: Sebastian Grodd and Judith Gray Life Flight’s Head of Fundraising Marketing and Communications and Chair of Rotary's Children's Health Trust
Our speakers for the coming week will be talking to us about "Life Flight Trust's major new project". Sebastian is a passionate fundraiser and has been involved in the Not-For-Profit sector for almost two decades. As the Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications he stewards Life Flight’s generous family of supporters. Judith is the managing director of Nada Bakery and Chair of Rotary's Children's Health Trust. Reminder - Flashback Friday 28 July, Gear Street Union Petone. Very close to Petone Station :) Let me know if you want to join us for a long lunch with some delicious beers and drinks, 0273042480. Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday. Louise Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Jul 28, 2023 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
FLASHBACK FRIDAY FINALLY!! NEW VENUE GEAR STREET UNION SITUATED ALMOST OPPOSITE PETONE STATION Gear Street Union is situated in the old Wellington Motorcycles building Petone, and is a fresh new hot spot with something for everyone. It sells a unique selection of taptails, craft cocktails, a huge wine and beer selection and delicious dishes that’ll have you coming back for more… Come along and have a long lazy lunch at GSU on Friday 28 July 2023, starting at 12 oclock. Take you car (loads of parking) or if coming from Wellington, catch a train on the Melling line at 11.29 from Wellington Station and amble across the road to GSU for a drink while we all assemble. Friends and family are all welcome. Don't forget to register guests when you register yourself. There is loads of space inside where it is warm even on a cold day. Looking forward to our first Flashback Friday for a while :) Any problems or questions get in touch with me 0273042480 or email lbrayburns@gmail.com Please register by Wednesday 26 July 2023, 5pm so I am able to update them on numbers. Louise |
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Aug 02, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
2 August 2023 Meeting at the Wellington Club SPEAKER: Mario Wynards Mario Wynands was born in Wellington, is the co-founder and managing director of Sidhe Interactive and managing director of PikPok. Mario has developed popular games and series such as Shatter and the Rugby league series and Rugby Union series. Next Wednesday his talk is titled "Video Games to take on the world - from Wellington." This will be really interesting for those of us who need a bit of help to get up to speed with our children and grand children!!! See you there :) Louise Reminder - Flashback Friday is today, 28 July 12.15pm, Gear Street Union Petone. Please come along and join us for lunch today if you have space :) Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Aug 09, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
9 August 2023 Meeting at the Wellington Club SPEAKER: Asa Cox Asa is Founder and CEO at Arcanum.ai. He is a self-proclaimed AI optimist based in Wellington and has 4 kids under the age of 10. He uses ChatGPT daily and is passionate about unlocking the value of AI to 10X productivity.
Asa worked in the pharma industry for 15+ years before switching to technology. He now helps HealthTech and Medtech companies integrate machine learning into their software.
His team in Wellington, NZ have expertise across all aspects of AI/ML - Predictions - Recommendations - Extraction - Conversion
The company has worked across use cases in: - Analytics - Document processing - Audio processing - Image/video processing
Asa will be talking to us about “The challenges and opportunities of AI”. This is a great follow on speaker to Mario Wynards. Another breakfast worth attending!! Thanks team :) See you there :)
Louise Reminder - Mystery Bag Ideas - please bring along any contributions you have from the list shared at our last meeting. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Aug 16, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
16 August 2023 Meeting at the Wellington Club SPEAKER: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau
Tory Awatere Whanau was born 1983 and is a New Zealand politician. She was elected mayor of Wellington at the 2022 election. Previously she served as the parliamentary chief of staff for the Green Party. She is the first person of Māori descent to be mayor of Wellington.
Tory will talk to the Club on "Challenges for Wellington". This will be a great opportunitiy for us to to hear Tori's thoughts as she navigates the intricacies of her new position.
See you there.
Kind regards Louise
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Aug 16, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The next RCPN book club meeting is Wednesday16 August 5.15 pm for 5.30 start Level 6 Wellington Club. The themes this month are books on different world cultures and sports. Thanks to FIFA we have experienced 32 different cultures in NZ over the month and sport brings us together in competition and celebration.
Come along with books to share and to discuss. If you are reading a new book bring that along to share
All welcome.
Philippa
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Aug 19, 2023
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Aug 23, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
23 August 2023 Meeting at the Wellington Club AGM and SPEAKER: Dr Nicole Miller This week we have our annual general meeting as well as a speaker.
Dr Nicole Miller - Chair of the Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve Charitable Trust and the President of the Wellington Underwater Club. Nicole topic is "A look under the waves of Whanganui a Tara"
Dont forget:
Kind regards Louise Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Aug 30, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
30 August 2023 Lifting the Lid The impact of our Lifting the Lid programme on Onslow College Sheena Miller - Principal Onslow College Come and listen to a first hand account of how this programme, a collaberation of Wellington Rotary Clubs and Secondary and Intermediate schools, is providing real benefits to the young people in the Wellington Region.
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Sep 01, 2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Flashback Friday - long lunch Yum Cha Regal Chinese Restaurant Let's get together for a yum cha lunch on Friday 1 September at 12pm at the Regal Chinese Restaurant which is situated at 7 Courtenay Place, Wellington. We had great fun at Gear Street Union and this is another opportunity for us to get together in an informal setting. Bring along friends and family and enjoy their delicious yumcha selections. If you would like to come:
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Sep 06, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
6 September 2023 Dr Paul Smith Head of testing Consumer NZ Paul manages Consumer’s product test programme. He has spent most of his career pushing user-focused quality into the design and manufacture of cars in the UK, and educating design engineers of the future in New Zealand. Paul wants Consumer’s independent tests to empower people to make informed purchase decisions. He’ll only be satisfied when he rids the world (or at least New Zealand) of underperforming, poorly designed products.
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Sep 13, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
13 September 2023
Speaker - Emily Vaka'uta Co-CEO Springload Te Pipitanga Springload Te Pipītanga is a digital agency in Wellington. They are a biculturally-led and purpose-driven digital agency. They work with businesses, government, and not-for-profits to create a positive impact for people and the planet, by creating award-winning websites and apps that improve businesses and people's lives. Emily keeps a strategic eye on the finance, people and operations. Synthesising complex information and deciphering data are among her many superpowers. Emily is passionate about whanaungatanga (relationships) and mōhiotanga (lifelong learning) she puts her good energy into creating pathways for our Māori and Pasifika young people to succeed. Emily's topic will be "A business model of Bi-cultural leadership."
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Sep 20, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
2013 September 2023
Speaker - Matt Farrar Trustee Trails Wellington Matt is a Trustee for Trails Wellington, whose aim is to develop the city’s off-road cycle trails and provide support for the community groups that build the trails. They see that growth of the Wellington cycle trails community adding momentum to the city’s economic, community and environmental renaissance. It is an impactful, cost effective and immediate way to enhance Wellington as a vibrant, liveable, cohesive and prosperous city. Trails Wellington want to build a hero trail that will not only benefit our community and local businesses but also put our beautiful backyard firmly on the map. Matt's topic will be, " Building off road cycle trails in Wellington." Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Sep 27, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
27 September 2023
Speaker - John Pearson British Deputy High Commissioner to NZ
John Pearson is currently the British Deputy High Commissioner to NZ. He previously was UK Ambassador in Laos where he spent four years. As a diplomat, John Pearson believes in disrupting the status quo at times to improve a situation, and that may involve questioning others instead of just being ‘polite’. He is ex Nottingham University and Kings College London. John is a runner, keen cyclist, and has a strong focus on sustainability. Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Sep 30, 2023 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hi All, It's that time again for us to step up and spend an hour helping out with continuing to fit out the new Te Wao Nui Childrens Hospital. Once again we will be holding the bucket/eftpos machine in the cozy warmth of Chaffers New World. I have set the time up for one hour stints. If you want to share or cross over on half hours, let me know. Thanks for helping out. Cheers, Brent |
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Oct 04, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Oct 06, 2023 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Oct 11, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
11 October 2023
Speaker - Johnathan Young Head of Policy Research and Insights at Ara Ake Johnathan is currenlty Head of Industry and Government Engagement, Ara Ake (Future energy development). Previously Jonathan served as the MP for the New Plymouth electorate. Through his role as Energy & Resources spokesman, he travelled throughout New Zealand gaining a thorough knowledge of the integrated energy system. He has travelled overseas gaining insight into other countries energy systems, gaining a broad understanding of the global energy transition. Johnathan will be talking to us about "Hydrogen power - Its future in New Zealand." Notes for the coming weeks meeting:
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Oct 18, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Oct 25, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Oct 26, 2023 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Our annual fundraising efforts with other Wellington Rotary Clubs to raise money to go to End Polio Now - Rotary International's global efforts to end Polio for good.
World Polio Day is on October 24th, and we will be holding our Bacon Buttie Stall at Wellington Train Station the following Thursday 26th.
We need support from volunteers with a range of activities to make the morning a success: - Setting up the gazebo, tables, and BBQs - Prepping food - buttering bread, cutting onions - BBQing bacon - Serving the public - taking money in exchange for fresh hot DELICIOUS butties - Shaking buckets and drawing public attention - gathering donations from passers by who aren't hungry but still want to contribute - Cleaning up and packing down at the end of the morning
Last year was an awesome success, and this year we hope to raise even more money to go towards vaccinations and surveillance efforts in those countries still affected by this awful disease. Our donation will be matched 2:1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, making this a very worthy cause to donate some time and effort to.
Please consider whether you can help on the day - donate some money or some time, by signing up to our schedule of volunteers.
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Nov 01, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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