31 May Meeting at the Wellington Club

Speaker: Guy Ryan

Guy will be bringing new CEO, Devon Murphy-Davids as a guest

Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeeting.

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 29 May 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.

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

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:

• RSVP no later than Monday 5 June 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.

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:

• RSVP no later than Monday 12 June 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.

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.

• Armand Blanc de Blanc  (French bubbles)
• Heineken
• Heineken 00
• Orange Juice

• Crab, pawpaw & avocado cones (df)
• Petit vine tomato & basil bruschetta (vg, df)
• Pinoy barbecued beef skewer (gf,df)
• Sweet potato and pea balls, harissa mayonnaise (vg, df, gf)

House of Grace Fundraising Dinner

Friday 23 June 2023 at 6:30pm

at Silverstream Retreat

https://www.silverstreamretreat.co.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.

We will gather at our house (47 Homewood Ave, Karori) and leave and return from there. 

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:

• RSVP no later than Monday 26 June 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

Circa Theatre Fundraiser – 30^th 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 30^th 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 14^th June

Please read the instructions below:

Important Details:

1. Please click on the “Register” link 
2. One registration per member
3. Please add guest details and the information below to the Comments Box as follows:

• No. of people in your party including yourself
• No. who are Goldcard holders/Friends of Circa etc
• No. going to Monsoon Poon
• Please include your mobile

3. Remember to click “save” at the bottom of the page.
4. 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!
5. RSVP/Register no later than Wednesday 14^th June at 5 pm.

Payment to:            RCPN Charitable Trust Account 03 0502 0407484 00

 Reference: Circa and your name

Any questions:   Email Michaela Draper: Michaela@MMDraper.com

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.

Miriam is a public speaker at conferences, workshops and through community work. At our meeting she will talk about her time as a Rotary Peace Scholar and her forthcoming move to Bradford

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 3 July 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

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.

I have a broad background in governance, management, financial services and insurance including risk and compliance roles at multi billion dollar Funds.

I'm a former Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors where I adopted a new digital-led strategy, re-energising its Purpose and Mission. I chaired IoD's commercial organisation, developed the Chartered Membership Pathway and founded the IoD Governance Leadership Centre and created a strong national media presence for the IoD.

Reflecting my love of learning, my education is broad and ongoing. I am a qualified lawyer and Fellow of the Governance Institute. I'm a Chartered Company Secretary, RG146 qualified with a PGDip in business and B.A. I'm currently a board member of IQ Sentient and private trusts, former chair of Junk Free June and the Cancer Society of New Zealand Wellington.

Looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting, for an interesting talk from Simon.

Louise

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 10 July 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

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:

• RSVP no later than Monday 17 July 5pm (best do it now). 
• Please, please, 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

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:

• RSVP no later than Monday 24 July 5pm (best do it now). 
• Please, please, 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

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

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:

• RSVP no later than Monday 31 July 5pm (best do it now). 
• Please, please, 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

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 :)

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:

• RSVP no later than Monday 7 August 5pm (best do it now). 
• Please, please, 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

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

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 14 August 5pm (best do it now). 
• Please, please, 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 next RCPN book club meeting is 

Wednesday16 August 5.15 pm for 5.30 start

Level 6 Wellington Club.

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:

• Tomorrow night, Saturday 19 August - Casino Evening - Wellington Bridge Club Thorndon - contact Darryl  Ross 0298015515 for details.
• Yum Cha lunch Friday 1 September 12 oclock at The Regal Chinese Restaurant - contact Peter Whittington 021778300 if you are having difficulties registering

Kind regards

Louise

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 21 August 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

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. 

Dont forget:

• Yum Cha lunch Friday 1 September 12 oclock at The Regal Chinese Restaurant - contact Peter Whittington 021778300 if you are having difficulties registering

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 28 August 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

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:

1. Please RSVP no later than 29 August 5pm (best to do it now)
2. Include your email address and mobile number in the response
3. If you wish to bring guests/spouses/partners add them when you register.
4. Remember to click "save" at the bottom of the page
5. 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!

With all this notice, hope many of you are able to make it :)

Louise

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.

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 4 September 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

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."

Notes for the coming weeks meeting:

• RSVP no later than Monday 11 September 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

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:

• RSVP no later than Monday 18 September 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

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:

• RSVP no later than Monday 25 September 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

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:

• RSVP no later than Monday 9 October 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

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.

Our next Flashback Friday is at

Choice Bros  - Bar and Eatery

62 Guznee Street Te Aro

Looking at their write ups, here's what they say....

Choice Bros is a Bar and eatery and home to Choice Bros Brewery. It is a small brewery and tap room with a focus on experimental, innovative and thoughtful beers. It is located down a private ally at 62 Guznee Street.

Every core range beer brewed at the Ghuznee Street brewery comes inspired by a classic Bowie tune and is music matched to boot. The American diner-inspired menu has enough fried chicken for Gladys Knight. Branding is important for these folks, and each Choice Bros can is designed by Head Brewer Manaia Hunt himself; you’ll see the designs are anything but monotonous. If you’re looking for something a little edgier in style, check out the not-so-core range, also influenced by classic tunes of other artists. The relatively small size of Choice Bros allows for flexibility when jamming out a new seasonal, so keep your ears pricked every month for the new pick.

Sounds like fun!!

We are booked for 12pm Friday 3 November. Please bring friends and family. Click the link - register yourself and register your guests.

Please can you ensure all registrations are in by 1 Nov, 9am so I can let them know our numbers.



 

Rush Family Car and Motor Bike Collection Feilding  - Sunday 26 November 

“The Rush family collection has to be seen to be believed”

A couple of months ago I visited this collection of vehicles and memorabilia and was amazed at the items on exhibition.  There are some very important cars from N Z motorsport history as well as many others of great interest, and an incredible collection of books, photographs and other memorabilia. Terry Rush was one of the people instrumental in getting the Manfeild Racetrack built back in the 1970s.

https://nzv8.co.nz/2018-12-11-preserving-motorsport-history-the-rush-family-collection

We will take a leisurely drive to Feilding (approximately 2 hours from Wellington).   Proposal is to arrive at the Museum by 11.30am for talk and tour that will last about an hour to an hour an a half.

Tea and coffee will be provided by Terry and Joy Rush on arrival at the Museum.

We will then stop for lunch on the way back at a venue yet to be arranged but possibly the Woolshed Café on the Himitangi Straights. If anybody has any other suggestions let me know.

A great day out with friends and a chance to take that special vehicle for a bit of a drive, or an opportunity to admire someone else's.

Cost for the tour is $20 per person (including $5 to Club projects) payable to Peter Whittington on the day in cash.

Meet at the Tawa Countdown Supermarket carpark at 9am for a 9.15am start.  We may schedule other meeting points on the way depending on where people are joining from.

Come along for a great day out with your Rotary friends.  Family and friends are all welcome.  Don't forget to include any family and guests in the registration.

Here is the intended route including lunch at the Woolshed Cafe (happy to consider other options so let me have suggestions).

https://maps.app.goo.gl/z5WneqdiRbmc9FdY8

RSVP no later than 22 November 2023