News Archive

Posted Friday, 17 February 2012
Victoria University and the Rotary Club of Wellington have enjoyed a fruitful partnership for 7 years in the Skilled Migrants Programme, which prepares skilled new New Zealanders for the rigours ... MORE

Posted Friday, 17 February 2012
One of the benefits of our Communications Intern programme with students from Massey University School of Communication and Journalism is the ability to build a library of profiles of our ... MORE

Posted Monday, 13 February 2012
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, Stefanie Bruckmeier has put her semester break to good use, organising an art auction event to be held on March 8, 5pm-8pm at Wellington City Council Chambers.    Stefanie ... MORE

Posted Monday, 13 February 2012
Rotary luncheon attendees were given a presentation by Wellink Trust’s Acting Chief Executive, Shaun McNeil and Strategic Advisor Gary Platz today.   The pair delivered a very honest and open talk about ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Feel like staying up to go for a swim at 1 a.m. on the morning of Sunday 26 February? Feel like joining in a global Rotary effort to raise funds for ... MORE

Posted Monday, 30 January 2012
District Conference Convenor, Marty O'Fee, writes to RCW members to promote this year's District 9940 Conference in Wanganui. "We have a fantastic line up of key note speakers from Doctor Matthew ... MORE

Posted Monday, 30 January 2012
UNICEF New Zealand Executive Director Dennis McKinlay spoke about a career that began in tourism and lead to over a decade of working for children.   Dennis spent over eight and a half ... MORE

Posted Monday, 30 January 2012
Rotary International Peace Studies Scholarship recipient Major Aaron Couchman spoke to Rotarians about his upcoming trip to Thailand in May for the 2012 World Peace Symposium. Aaron will attend a three-month ... MORE

Posted Monday, 30 January 2012
The new year often brings a host of new resolutions for self improvement. But how often are these resolutions for the benefit of others? Wendy Betteridge asked Rotary members how ... MORE

Posted Friday, 27 January 2012
A state of emergency has been declared in the western regions of Fiji's largest island of Viti Levu after heavy floods killed at least six people. Nearly 3,500 people have been ... MORE

Posted Monday, 23 January 2012
RCW Honorary member, Bishop Tom Brown, will be the focus of a formal farewell service in Wellington Cathedral on Sunday 26 February at 4 p.m. Bishop Tom and his wife Dwylis ... MORE

Posted Monday, 23 January 2012
A number of RCW members, led by President James Austin, attended the funeral of David Chapman in Lower Hutt on Friday 19 January.  David had been a member of RCW since ... MORE

Posted Monday, 23 January 2012
The Economist, in an article published on 21 January, poses the question: "Can a businessmen's club eradicate polio from the world?" The article goes on to say: IT IS a year since ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Just before Christmas Ilott family descendant Shona Brown and her husband John came back to Wellington from the UK to inter the ashes of her mother, Suzanne McKellar in the family ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Programme for January and February Regular Events Thursday 19 January: 5.00pm: Thirsty Third Thursday Thursday 16 February 5.00pm: Thirsty Third Thursday Special Events ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 17 January 2012
President James Austin announces with great sadness that recent RCW member David Chapman died last Saturday after a long illness. David, after a distinguished career in government, in the private sector ... MORE

Posted Monday, 16 January 2012
Dear supporters of the Journey of Hope, Exactly one year has passed since we (Xaver Hausner and Oliver Macindoe) finished our ride for PolioPlus and arrived in Bluff on the 16th ... MORE

Posted Monday, 16 January 2012
Dear President (Wellington Clubs) I write extending a very generous invitation from a member of our Club – Chris Stone. As part of our Vocational aspect of Rotary I willingly extend this ... MORE

Posted Saturday, 14 January 2012
Every so often we receive a request from a member of the Rotary community which exemplifies the international connections and the ambitions of Rotary. One such was the email ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 1 January 2012
Long serving Rotarian and Wellington businessman, John Todd, has been recognised in the New Year's Honours List with a well-deserved Knighthood. Sir John has been a member of RCW ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Governor Bob and the combined Rotary Clubs of Wanganui are excited to be hosting once again the District 9940 conference in Wanganui. You can be certain of fun and ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Hi All, I’ve started a Blog Site on my attendance at Chulalongkorn University. Even though it is still in its infancy it will provide you a small start on this incredible ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 13 December 2011
You thought we'd forgotten didn't you! But we haven't. Its that time of the month again. Come along this Thursday after work for our Christmas and end of year Festive Thirsty Third Thursday ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 13 December 2011
The final event of an action packed year for the members of the Rotary Club of Wellington will be a High Tea at the Museum Hotel at 3.30 p.m. on ... MORE

Posted Monday, 12 December 2011
Sue Elsworth RCW welcomes Sue Elsworth, CEO of Sysdoc. Sue will be a member of the club’s Fundraising Committee. Sue’s membership was proposed by Karin Callaghan and she was inducted by ... MORE

Posted Monday, 12 December 2011
Once described by a member of her congregation as the “tattooed-chick-priest”, Wellington City Missioner Reverend Susan Blaikie defies conventional notions of her vocation. She confesses unabashedly to her passion for ... MORE

Posted Monday, 12 December 2011
Fellow Rotarians, I have sad news. For over 22 years our Rotary Club has been guided and supported by a unique, knowledgeable and hardworking individual who has been a passionate example ... MORE

Posted Monday, 12 December 2011
The Right Reverend Dr Thomas John Brown is Wellington's tenth Diocesan Bishop. He was elected to this position in December 1997. Originally from a rural South Island background, Dr Brown ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 8 December 2011
Rotary Club Courtenay Place hosts their very successful Big Dig in Oriental Bay once again. Raising funds for the Child Cancer Foundation this event attracts many on a balmy Wellington ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Lieutenant Brad King of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) gave Luncheon attendees some insight into the celebratory events for the RNZN 70th Anniversary held 28 September - 3 October, ... MORE

Posted Monday, 5 December 2011
RWC members had the pleasure of a short address by Professor Sir Paul Callaghan, who expressed his trepidation at agreeing to the eponym – ‘The Sir Paul Callaghan Awards for ... MORE

Posted Monday, 5 December 2011
Rotary Youth Exchange student Poppaea Wilson conveyed her excitement about her impending trip to Syracuse, Sicily at RCW luncheon today. No stranger to travel and adventure, Poppaea developed her sense of ... MORE

Posted Monday, 5 December 2011
“The economic outlook for many workers will not improve without a much greater commitment to genuine sustainable development as a model,” says New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Secretary, Peter ... MORE

Posted Monday, 5 December 2011
RCW members welcomed Gray Hughson, Director and Practice Principal of Gray Hughson and Associates Limited at luncheon today. Gray was introduced by Nigel Gould and inducted by Past President Anthony Scott. ... MORE

Posted Friday, 2 December 2011
Looking for a great present for your staff or a stocking filler for friends - why not buy one of these great Rotary Xmas puddings and make a contribution to ... MORE

Posted Friday, 2 December 2011
Mark down 5 February 2012 as a day to see something special down at the Wellington Waterfront. Rotary Club of Wellington will present the Annual Wellington Motor Show starting at 10 a.m. ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 30 November 2011
One of the things the club has been able to do as a result of our internship agreement with Massey University School of Communications and Journalism has been to develop ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 30 November 2011
The Annual report for the year to June 2011 and the draft annual accounts for the same period have been posted to the website so that members can download them ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Looking for a reason to head over the Martinborough in February or March? Why not book a trip for either of the first Saturdays and enjoy the wide variety of ... MORE

Posted Monday, 28 November 2011
Visit your local bookshop’s business section and you are likely to be met with shelves of entrepreneurial ‘how-to guides’, touting the latest formulas for business success. But there is nothing quite ... MORE

Posted Monday, 28 November 2011
It’s lunch hour at the Kirkcaldie & Stains Annual Christmas Street Party, November 26, and the marquee on Brandon Street is abuzz with activity. Rotarians can be seen leaning over ... MORE

Posted Monday, 28 November 2011
Russ Ballard, former President of Rotary Wellington was pleased to induct Steph Casey into the Fellowship Committee at luncheon today. Steph owns a successful graphic design company, Beetroot Communications Limited, ... MORE

Posted Monday, 28 November 2011
November is Rotary Foundation month for Rotarians the world over.  This is the time we make our donations to the Rotary Foundation. Past President, Colleen Singleton, presented Rotary members with the ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 24 November 2011
It was an enlightening evening for this new member to Rotary on Tuesday as a number our club's more experienced members shared their pathway, involvement and commitment to the Rotary ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 24 November 2011
Dean Frank Nelson kindly invited us to share Evensong service and tour the lesser known crannies of The Cathedral this Thursday evening. The Cathedral itself a bastion reminder next to ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Outward Bound, which was started with the help of the Rotary Club of Auckland in 1962, celebrates its 50th Anniversary next year by offering a number of special scholarships to ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 23 November 2011
The Agenda for the Annual General Meeting to be held on 5 December, and the Minutes from the 2010 AGM, have been posted to the Annual Meeting page on the ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 22 November 2011
For Theresa Gattung, childhood meant a life enriched by the companionship of the family pet. Those fond memories and a love for animals have lead to an increasing interest in ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 22 November 2011
11am to 4.00pm, wet or fine. The annual Kirkcaldie & Stains Street Party is a day of fun, food and entertainment for the whole family under the big marquee on ... MORE

Posted Monday, 21 November 2011
Past President Stephen Brown used his turn as the Sergeant at Arms to test club member's knowledge of the work of Rotary Foundation - and in particular their knowledge of ... MORE

Posted Monday, 21 November 2011
Back on 1 March 2011 Wellington Rotarians and the commuting public responded with typical Wellington generosity to the needs of others - in this case the people of Christchurch suffering ... MORE

Posted Monday, 21 November 2011
In late September, Karen Thomas took up the position as Chief Executive of the Society of Local Government Managers, after resigning from her position as Chief Executive of the Royal ... MORE

Posted Monday, 21 November 2011
RCW welcomed the presence of Auckland Rotary Club President, Jacqui Bensemann, who emphasized that the similarities between the clubs (in demographic composition and club activities) place them in a prime ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 15 November 2011
One of the great wonders of the Rotary week is wondering what this week's Sergeant is going to come up with to get money out of our pockets and into ... MORE

Posted Monday, 14 November 2011
The Wellesley Boutique Hotel has turned on a treat for members going to the last Thirsty Third Thursday Event for 2011. In keeping with recent events the Hotel has provided ... MORE

Posted Monday, 14 November 2011
Four of the capital's candidates for Parliament had an opportunity to impress and maybe persuade 100 Wellington voters when they participated in a pre-election panel at Rotary Club of Wellington ... MORE

Posted Monday, 14 November 2011
"I am pleased to report some good news today," says Ross Martin, Chairm,an Wellington Free Ambulance. "Alan was able to be moved from his bed to a chair this morning with ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 10 November 2011
What a recipe! Take Maginnity’s Restaurant, add the 2011 Chef of the Capital, Marc Soper and his award winning menu, sprinkle in a few auction items and 100 hungry Rotarians ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 10 November 2011
We welcome new member Youssef Mourra to our club who is joining our Vocational Committee. Youssef is a project, programme and portfolio management practitioner, presenter, consultant and Partner with NZ ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 10 November 2011
The New Zealand International Festival of the Arts 2012 looks set to continue a long tradition of providing a thrilling arts and culture experience for Wellington and all of New ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 10 November 2011
"Witty, surprising, strange, I dreamt about it all night." The Times, UK The special Rotary 2012 Festival event will be The Wild Bride based on a Grimm's fairy tale ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 1 November 2011
The ever popular Jumbo Tennis 7's, sponsored this year by winesale.co.nz (a subsidiary of Corporate Direct), will be held at the Renouf Tennis Centre in Wellington on Friday 9 March ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 1 November 2011
The Sergeant's Box was boosted by several hundred dollars; a sizeable group of RCW members had a great hour or so of Fellowship and three members went home richer than ... MORE

Posted Monday, 31 October 2011
In a first for the Rotary Club of Wellington the Fellowship Committee ran a Calcutta on the Melbourne Cup this year during our weekly Monday luncheon. In what was ... MORE

Posted Monday, 31 October 2011
One of the great pleasures of being a Rotarian is the weekly opportunity to listen to a guest speaker enlighten us about a wide and varied range of subjects. ... MORE

Posted Monday, 31 October 2011
Earlier this year the Rotary Club of Wellington sponsored Major Aaron Couchman from the NZ Defence Force to be a Rotary Peace Fellowship Scholar in Bangkok in 2012. Major Couchman has ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 26 October 2011
RWC final …..All Blacks v France 8-7 NZ The scene was set for an epic battle between the overwhelming favourites and the under dogs wracked ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 25 October 2011
The Rotary Club of Harbour City Wellington has some tables still available for our 2011 Corporate Challenge Quiz Night so invite Rotary Clubs in the Wellington area to make ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Would you feel more secure if you knew the seismic rating of a building you were working in, walking by (such as those in Cuba Mall) or perhaps wanting to ... MORE

Posted Monday, 17 October 2011
RCW luncheons are always full of surprise - and the big one this week was when Rhys Barlow was presented with a hat to eat in acknowledgement of the victory ... MORE

Posted Monday, 17 October 2011
Ethics in clinical treatment is an area where communities and the medical professions are going to be tested much more frequently in future according to Dr Alastair Macdonald, Chair of ... MORE

Posted Monday, 17 October 2011
A brave Australian member of RCW stepped up to the podium on Monday 17 October to present her 5-minute talk - somewhat more brave (one could be forgiven for believing) ... MORE

Posted Monday, 17 October 2011
In a continuation of the tradition for Thirsty Third Thursday the Wellesley Boutique Hotel has put on a very special beer tasting event this coming Thursday 20 October at 5.15 ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 13 October 2011
Tuesday 18 October is a big day for the Rotary Club of Wellington. The Rotary Forum, 'Organisational effectiveness in times of seismic risk' takes place at Victoria University of Wellington's ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Invitation to all new and newish members of RCW - that means anyone who's joined in the last year. We're holding an evening social event - just for you! Get together in ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Sunday 23 October - will we be nursing a loser's hangover or feeling the anticipatory joy of a great victory? What better way to spend the Sunday morning before the ... MORE

Posted Monday, 10 October 2011
“How are you going with your predictions?” Rhys Barlow’s wife, Debbie, asked her husband during the last 5 minutes of the England vs France game. “I’m 0 from 2,” Rhys replied ... MORE

Posted Monday, 10 October 2011
Family, continuity and change are the three focus areas for Rotary in 2011-2012 says District 9940 Governor Bob Smith, who spoke to RCW on Monday 10th October 2011. Bob was born ... MORE

Posted Monday, 10 October 2011
RCW welcomes back returning member Liz Tennet. Liz is a former New Zealand politician. She was an MP from 1987 to 1996, representing the Labour Party. She was first elected to ... MORE

Posted Monday, 10 October 2011
The Chef of the Capital, Marc Soper, Chef de Cuisine for Maginnity’s Restaurant at the Wellesley Boutique Hotel will be an unforgettable food and wine experience - make sure you ... MORE

Posted Monday, 10 October 2011
This year, for the first time in quite a few years, RCW is sponsoring a Wellington school girl to take part in the Rotary Youth Exchange Programme.  Poppy Wilson is a ... MORE

Posted Monday, 3 October 2011
From a distance the NZ Navy represented by 11 of its total 12 ships was well camouflaged in our harbour on the weekend. Close up, the throng of people waiting ... MORE

Posted Monday, 3 October 2011
“Prisons are a fiscal and moral failure and building more of them on a large scale is something no New Zealander wants to see” – said the Director of Rethinking ... MORE

Posted Monday, 3 October 2011
A revolutionary solar house designed by a group of Victoria University students has won third prize in a global competition to design housing which is highly energy efficient. The house and ... MORE

Posted Monday, 3 October 2011
There was a collective OOOOH! of excitement as RCW members absorbed the import of Rhys Barlow's prediction for the outcome of one of the RWC quarterfinals next weekend. To spot the ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 2 October 2011
The word ‘vocation’ or calling has religious origins. Vocational Visits for RCW members for the next two months will be: October 25, 5.15 p.m. for the Bank of New Zealand November 24, ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 27 September 2011
RCW members were treated to a brief lesson on Mexico from Her Excellency Leonora Rueda at Monday’s meeting 26 September 2011. HE Leonora Rueda has worked for the Ministry of Foreign ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Part 3 of the RWC analysis was given on Monday by Roger Millar, former front rower. We’re now over half-way through the competition and,if you haven’t already, Roger strongly ... MORE

Posted Monday, 26 September 2011
A warm welcome to the extremely creative and artistic Hilary Beaton who was inducted into Rotary today September 26th 2011. Hilary is currently the Chief Executive of Downstage in ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 25 September 2011
About 40 RCW members and family and friends had a great night sharing a meal together and watching the Wales v Argentina RWC game ensconced in the warmth of the ... MORE

Posted Saturday, 24 September 2011
The John Ilott Trust, administered by the Rotary Club of Wellington, made 106 grants totalling $140,269.13 to community organisations and worthy individuals during 2010.  A wide range of children's, health, educational ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 20 September 2011
The speakers schedule for this one day conference on 18 October is all but complete with the announcement that Dr Alan Bollard, Governor of the Reserve Bank with be the ... MORE

Posted Monday, 19 September 2011
To recover from the economic crisis, and continue to improve, businesses in NZ needs to increase exporting, get more innovative and ‘green up’ said Chief Executive of BusinessNZ Phil O’Reilly ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Join us for an evening of fantastic food prepared by Mark Soper, Wellington's 2011 Chef of the Capital, matching wines and a great auction that includes getaway packages for several ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 14 September 2011
RCW member Rhys Barlow is a quiet, unassuming but engaged member of our club - until it comes to matters RUGBY. That's when Rhys makes sure everyone knows what's right (and ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 13 September 2011
RCW members were enlightened about the evolution and history of the role of Solicitor General thanks to Dr. David Collins’s (current Solicitor General for NZ) very interesting and informative speech ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Past President Colleen Singleton had the pleasure of presenting a John Ilott Award to Napier mother of two, Lyndal Johansson, at the New Horizons for Women Trust Awards Ceremony in ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Sirocco - the infamous kea who 'tried it on' with visiting celebrity Steven Fry displays his style for a short stint at Zealandia in the foothills of Karori. If you've ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 13 September 2011
The need for funds to help with the recovery of Christchurch continues unabated. The Rotary Club of Christchurch has produced a postal stamp depicting the damaged Christ Church Cathedral caused by ... MORE

Posted Monday, 12 September 2011
Support another great Rotary Fundraiser bought to us by the Wainuiomata Rotary Club. Wednesday 18 October at the Petone Working Mens Club, the $30 ticket includes a glass of bubbles ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Colombian born, Carolina Florez, believes she has the Victoria University Workplace Communication for Skilled Migrants programme to thank for helping her to achieve her first milestone on her professional path ... MORE

Posted Saturday, 3 September 2011
Wellington Rotary Charitable Trust Chairman, Denis Kirkcaldie, has announced the Trust has distributed recent grants valued at more than $47,000. Among the organisations to receive support were St John of God ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 30 August 2011
The membership committee has clearly been working hard with two new members being inducted into Rotary today 29th August 2011. First was Karen Doucas, who is currently the Operations and Marketing ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Philip Stevenson, Director and founder of Bloomsbury Associates (a company that helps NFP organisations) was the second new member to be inducted today 29th August 2011. Phil lived and worked in ... MORE

Posted Monday, 29 August 2011
Through attending the 102nd World Convention of Rotary International in New Orleans Geoff Atkins gained a renewed appreciation of how great an organization Rotary is, got to hear some amazing ... MORE

Posted Friday, 26 August 2011
Wellington city’s first alarmed public access automatic external defibrillator was formally launched on Thursday 25 August. Wellington Rotary Clubs, including RCW, are providing funding for the installation of the defibrillators. ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 23 August 2011
The Rotary Club of Courtenay Place is running a movie night fund raiser from 6.30pm on the 13th September at the Paramount Theatre. The movie is called “Love Story’. ... MORE

Posted Monday, 22 August 2011
Consumer magazine stands up for those who can’t stand up for themselves and takes a stand against those who are more than able to, but who try to bully and ... MORE

Posted Monday, 22 August 2011
Upon his return from St Isidro on Friday 29th of July William Sommerville has good and bad news about the latest Rotary project. Last year President Colleen and William travelled to ... MORE

Posted Friday, 19 August 2011
A Game of Two Halves is a joint venture between the Rotary Club of Wellington and New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts. It is a preview of the Academy's ... MORE

Posted Friday, 19 August 2011
With many major guest speakers confirmed for the ‘Organisational effectiveness in times of seismic risk’ conference the day promises to be, not only extremely useful and informative but also very ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 18 August 2011
A great night was had by all at Maginnity's in the Wellesley Boutique Hotel last night sampling the four Cognacs on offer and enjoying the conviviality and fellowship of a ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Greetings from Canada. Wish you were here. Best wishes to the President James & the Team & colleagues in Wellington Regards Rama Ramanathan MORE

Posted Monday, 15 August 2011
With six children between the ages of seven and eighteen, keeping the next generation in New Zealand is an important issue for Conor English, CEO for Federated Farmers of New ... MORE

Posted Monday, 15 August 2011
RCW had the great pleasure on the 15th of August of welcoming its newest member, Anna Serci-Taylor, to the club. Anna lives in Miramar with her husband Jim and 16year-old daughter ... MORE

Posted Monday, 15 August 2011
Russ Ballard gave a very creative and amusing sergeants session at lunch today 15th August. His powerpoint aptly named ‘the life and times of Russ Ballard’, which was 52 slides long, ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 9 August 2011
With the world cup being possibly the biggest sporting event to hit New Zealand RCW Fellowship Committee has decided to host a night at the Wellesley Boutique Hotel on Sunday ... MORE

Posted Monday, 8 August 2011
Becoming complacent about the relationship between New Zealand and Britain is unacceptable and could lead to missed opportunities and growth said Her Excellency Vicki Treadell High Commissioner for the UK ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 7 August 2011
A group of friends including family, members of the Rotary Club of Wellington and friends from Karori and elsewhere gathered at the Huntleigh Retirement Village in Karori on Sunday 7 ... MORE

Posted Saturday, 6 August 2011
It was on a slightly chilly and overcast Saturday 6th of August when about 30 RCW members and their friends and families gathered at the top of Majoribanks Street by ... MORE

Posted Monday, 1 August 2011
Rotary was extremely fortunate to have 2010/2011 Ambassadorial scholarship recipient, Brock Starnes, speak during lunch on August 1st about his journey from Jackson Tennessee to Wellington, how Rotary has helped ... MORE

Posted Monday, 1 August 2011
Lee Wilkinson had everybody at lunch on the 1st of August thinking on their feet and using her magic rule of three when speaking. After spending some time with individuals from ... MORE

Posted Monday, 1 August 2011
Nicky Riddiford, course coordinator for the Skilled Migrant programme, has expressed her gratitude and thanks to President James Austin and RCW members Geoff Bascand and Helen Algar for all of ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Making money is not a sin, but if you are successful you have a moral responsibility to help others, says Todd Corporation chairman John Todd in article written by James ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 27 July 2011
It was a really special moment at the Rotaract meeting on July 26th when the oldest Rotary club in Wellington presented the youngest with some special Rotaract memorabilia. President ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Can you help our Skilled Migrants? The Skilled Migrant Programme is a 12 week course comprising of 6 weeks of classroom based training and a 6 week unpaid internship ... MORE

Posted Monday, 25 July 2011
Last Thirsty Third Thursday, the whisky special, was described as a real treat by Rotary Club Wellington President James Austin. Members were greeted by soft piano music and a roaring ... MORE

Posted Monday, 25 July 2011
Rotary Club Wellington had the great pleasure of welcoming Ali Tocker as a new member during Monday’s meeting on July 25th 2011. Ali’s sponsor, Tricia Wallbridge, had the following to share ... MORE

Posted Monday, 25 July 2011
With next month being Membership Month associate membership committee members, Sam Stevens and Helen Hancox, used the 5-minute talk to go over associate memberships. Associate members will have 12 months ... MORE

Posted Monday, 25 July 2011
“Sheds are to a man what a handbag is to a woman; both contain all the essentials for surviving in the modern world.” Sheds, according to Professor Barry Golding from ... MORE

Posted Monday, 25 July 2011
The July edition of this great newsletter telling the stories of Rotary service in the world community is available from the following link. MORE

Posted Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Improved participation in education and increased commitment to educational achievement from Pacifica parents are keys to the improvement of life outcomes for young Pacifica people, Mana MP Kris Faafoi, told ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Membership Committee Chairperson, Bev-Anne Jennings, used her 5-minute talk on Monday 18 July to share some experiences she had as young woman and to also stress the importance of growing ... MORE

Posted Monday, 18 July 2011
RCW President James Austin recited the following poem as one of his parting thoughts after the thought provoking speech by Mana Labour Party MP Kris Faafoi on Monday 18 July.   I ... MORE

Posted Monday, 11 July 2011
Well known local hospitality identity and former local government politician, Chris Parkin,used his 5-minute talk to the Rotary Club of Wellington on 11 July to talk about things he does ... MORE

Posted Monday, 11 July 2011
Rotary Club of Wellington has partnered the VUW Skilled Migrant Programme since it started in 2005. The programme currently seeks placements for three course members for 6-week unpaid ... MORE

Posted Monday, 11 July 2011
Robotics designer Ben Drayton, studying at Victoria University for his PhD in robotics, told RCW members at luncheon on Monday 11 July that research into robotics in New Zealand is ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 7 July 2011
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this afternoon. It’s always a particular pleasure for me to speak to Rotary, because we in ACT admire and applaud the tradition ... MORE

Posted Monday, 4 July 2011
One of the legacies left to Wellington by the late Sir Roy McKenzie (among quite a number of others) has been the 70,000 plus trees planted by members of the ... MORE

Posted Monday, 4 July 2011
Club Sergeant for the week, Grant Uridge, put out a heavy challenge to future Sergeants on Monday 4 July by raising $1219.80 in his Sergeant's session. Usually the weekly Sergeant's ... MORE

Posted Monday, 4 July 2011
The Minister of Finance, Bill English, recently said that “New Zealand prisons are a moral and fiscal failure”. He went on to add that as far as he was concerned, ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 3 July 2011
Twenty six years after Rotary set the goal of eradicating polio, we are, as you are probably aware, “this close”. 2010 saw worldwide polio cases reduced to less than ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 30 June 2011
"I did not know a lot about Rotary before joining – knowledge was limited to weekly meetings, there was a sergeant’s session to fine people and there were tree planting ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 30 June 2011
The final version of the 5 year Strategic Plan which will set direction for the Rotary Club of Wellington has been adopted by the Club. The specific and agreed ... MORE

Posted Monday, 27 June 2011
  154 x (90+tfx+r+md) = EN   This past year we have embraced the Rotary International theme of building communities, bridging continents.   You have all lived through the year with me, but I would ... MORE

Posted Monday, 27 June 2011
Past President Colleen, Assistant District Governor Martin and friends. I warn you I am going to enjoy this year. …and I pray and hope you all do too.           ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 23 June 2011
Retiring organiser of the RCW Speakers List, Mike Doig, has a simple formula for organising success. Read On MORE

Posted Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Club members were delighted to be entertained at their luncheon on Monday 20 June by the two winners of the Annual Rotary Club of Wellington Music Awards. These awards result ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 16 June 2011
The Annual Accounts for the Rotary Club of Wellington have been finalised for presentation to the Club at the AGM to be held on Monday 20 June. Download the Accounts ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 14 June 2011
The annual Changeover Luncheon will be held in Whitby Restaurant, Level 17, James Cook Hotel, 147 The Terrace, on Monday 27 June 2011 at 12.15pm. Partners and guests of ... MORE

Posted Friday, 10 June 2011
On 25 September 2010, the Rotary Club of Wellington held a half-day Visioning exercise led by external Rotary Facilitators and attended by 27 members of the Club. Key elements were ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 9 June 2011
The annual presentation of excellence awards from the Rotary Club of Wellington for music students will take place at the Club Luncheon on Monday 20 June. MORE

Posted Thursday, 9 June 2011
90 years ago Rotary Clubs were established in Mexico, South Africa, France, Australia and New Zealand. The first clubs chartered in each of those countries that year have recently formed The ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Be there at 6 p.m. on Sunday 3 July - Wellesley Boutique Hotel Grand Dining Room! Our ever popular wine options evening where teams answer questions about wine and, maybe, win ... MORE

Posted Monday, 6 June 2011
The funeral of Christine Knowles, wife of RCW stalwart the late Bernie Knowles, was held on Thursday 9 June, 2011 at 1.30 p.m. at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. Christine ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 5 June 2011
Two members of the Rotary Club of Wellington were honoured by the Queen in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Kerry Prendergast and Chris Parkin were both awarded the Companion ... MORE

Posted Friday, 3 June 2011
The Rotary Club of Wanganui invites Rotarians from District 9940 to attend the Induction of Bob Smith as the District Governor for District 9950 on Sunday 19 June in Wanganui. Click ... MORE

Posted Friday, 3 June 2011
RCW members are invited to participate in a Vocational Visit to HMS Olphert in Wellington on 16 June to see how the modern NZ Defence Force operates. Details of the ... MORE

Posted Friday, 3 June 2011
Your Excellencies, thank you for hosting this dinner to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the chartering of the Rotary Club of Wellington. This past year we have built on the work ... MORE

Posted Friday, 3 June 2011
The Rotary Club of Wellington celebrated its 90th anniversary in style at Government House as guests of the Governor General, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady ... MORE

Posted Friday, 3 June 2011
The Governor General, His Excellency the Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM QSO, and Lady Susan Satyanand were awarded Paul Harris Fellowships by the Rotary Club of Wellington to recognise ... MORE

Posted Friday, 3 June 2011
It is a great pleasure for Susan and me to welcome you to Government House for the Rotary Club of Wellington’s President’s Dinner celebrating 90 years of existence. This Dinner occurs ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 2 June 2011
In keeping with tradition the outgoing President of the Rotary Club of Wellington has awarded three Paul Harris Fellowships to members who have made significant contributions to the city, the ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 2 June 2011
The following letter has been received from the General Secretary of Rotary International, Ed Futa. 31 May 2011 Dear Rotary Club Wellington President and President-Elect, I would like to ... MORE

Posted Friday, 27 May 2011
Spurred by enquiries that had been made in 1920 by Hon. George Fowlds about the possibility of establishing a club in Auckland, the Rotary Association sent a Canadian member to ... MORE

Posted Friday, 20 May 2011
Two new members were inducted into the Rotary Club of Wellington on Monday 16 May. They are: Ngareta Bassett, who has been involved in several businesses and is now working ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 11 May 2011
It's not often we publish a member's resignation letter but on this occasion we make an exception. 168 Rosetta Road Raumati South ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Past Rotary International President, Frank Devlyn of Mexico, visited the capital this week following his involvement in the District 9930 Conference. While here he spent time with our District Governor ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 5 May 2011
The Annual RCW Claytons Billiards Tournament, played on the wonderful tables at the Wellington Club, had the best turn-out of members in many years on Wednesday 4 May. All members who ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 4 May 2011
90 years ago this month a couple of intrepid Rotarians from Canada undertook a voyage to Australia and New Zealand to spread the Rotary movement. Clubs were set up in the ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 4 May 2011
The May edition of the End Polio Now global e-newsletter features a brief article about the achievements of Xaver Hausner and Oliver Macindoe who raised over $US37,000 for Polio Plus. Read ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 28 April 2011
Air New Zealand has featured a YouTube item on the Rotary sponsored Shelter Box Disaster Relief in its listings for In-Flight information. Rotarians can see the new mini-documentary by ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 27 April 2011
The President's Dinner celebration for the 90th Anniversary of the chartering of the Rotary Club of Wellington will be hosted by the Governor General, Their Excellencies, the Right Honourable Sir ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 14 April 2011
Do we have an offer for you! Attached is a flyer promoting the sale of wine donated by Marlborough House Vineyard to Clubs in District 9940. The deal is this. A case of ... MORE

Posted Monday, 11 April 2011
I am delighted to announce that the District 9940 Nominating Committee has selected Assistant Governor Deborah Gimblett to be District Governor Nominee for 2013-2014. Deb was President of Foxton Club in ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 10 April 2011
The World Mentor Team is a charitable trust working on connecting high school students with experienced business professionals. World Mentor NZ connects aspiring young high school students ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 6 April 2011
The 2011 District Assembly will be held on Sunday 17 April at Massey College of Education in Palmerston North. All RCW members are encouraged to attend as well as those ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 6 April 2011
The annual Sir Roy McKenzie School Leaders Luncheon, hosted by the Rotary Club of Wellington, will be held in the Banquet hall of Parliament Buildings on Monday 9 May. The keynote ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 31 March 2011
Former ambassador to Washington and defence secretary Denis McLean has died in Wellington, aged 80. Mr McLean, who died suddenly at his Khandallah home yesterday, had a distinguished career as a ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Rotary Club of Wellington made a major decision at its luncheon on Monday 28 March - to join an international pilot programme which will test new modes of membership. The ... MORE

Posted Monday, 28 March 2011
Hi Matt Thanks to you, Dave and your crew for the public viewing of the Resolution on Sunday.   We and the public really enjoyed the experience.  I expect that some photos ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 27 March 2011
We have been invited to become Centurion members by giving $100 a year to the Rotary Foundation. How is our Club doing? Click here to find out. The District is aiming for ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 24 March 2011
The two competing radio networks in Wellington have given free air-time to play adverts promoting this weekend's fundraiser with the Navy. Media Works and The Radio Network are competing in ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 15 March 2011
One of the navy heroes of the Christchurch Earthquake, the survey ship HMNZS Resolution, will be open to the public on Sunday 27 March and the Navy has agreed that ... MORE

Posted Monday, 14 March 2011
If you're interested in cars and want to find out more about the industry which keep you on the road - join in the Vocational Visit to MTA on 6 ... MORE

Posted Monday, 14 March 2011
When the devastating earthquake hit Canterbury on February 22, Japanese Rotarians were among the first to respond with a large donation to the Rotary New Zealand Canterbury Earthquake Fund. ... MORE

Posted Monday, 14 March 2011
RNZWCS will be setting up a fund to allow New Zealand Rotarians to support our Japanese counterparts who have suffered this dreadful catastrophe. They were very quick to support ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 10 March 2011
A very successful Jumbo Tennis 7's event held on Friday 4 March is expected to raise a total of $25k for Wellington Junior Tennis and the Wellington Free Ambulance Heart ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 10 March 2011
RCW member and former Mayor of Wellington City, Kerry Prendergast is among six distinguished alumni of Victoria University of Wellington who will be honoured at a special Awards Dinner on ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 8 March 2011
The Queen has approved the appointment of Rotary Club of Wellington member, General Jerry Mateparae, as the next Governor General. He will replace Sir Anand Satyanand who was also a member ... MORE

Posted Monday, 7 March 2011
RCW President Colleen Singleton and President Elect James Austin travelled to Auckland for the weekend of 5 and 6 March to participate in the South Pacific Presidents Elect Training Seminar. ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 3 March 2011
I am pleased to say I did a make up meeting at Rotary Club of Bedfordview, South Africa last night. I was asked to speak about the earthquake in Christchurch, the ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 3 March 2011
One of the services Rotary is making available to Cantabrians affected by the 22 February earthquake is access to accommodation in other parts of the country for short-term or long-term ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Members of Rotary Club of Wellington dug deep during the Sergeant's session on Monday and raised $8538.70 for the Rotary Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. Contributions from  absent members subsequently raised this total ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Wellington Rotarians, including 23 members and partners from RCW, raised $17,519.80 on Friday 25 February at Wellington Railway Station and Midland Park for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. BNZ staff spent two ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 1 March 2011
RCW's late member, Roger Evison was a staunch proponent and founder of National Children's Day, which is this Sunday, 6 March. There will be a large event at Civic ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 27 February 2011
Current bids are set out below as received up until 8pm 1 March. Minimum bid $5.   ... MORE

Posted Friday, 25 February 2011
More than 20 RCW members and partners turned out to raise funds for the Christchurch earthquake appeal at the Wellington Railway Station. They joined about 30 Rotarians from other clubs in ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 22 February 2011
With just over a week to go for the 2011 Museum Hotel Jumbo Tennis 7's only 10 books remain unsold from the 200 printed (1200 tickets @ $10 each). Members are ... MORE

Posted Monday, 21 February 2011
RCW's Executive Secretary, Marion Patchett, has another life as an active member of the Inner Wheel club - the organisation created for the wives, partners, daughters of Rotarians. In October ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 17 February 2011
Every four years Rotary International seeks nominations for the appointment of a Director from Zone 7 to the Board of Rotary International. New Zealand and Pacific Island clubs comprise Zone 7b ... MORE

Posted Monday, 14 February 2011
Club members were welcomed to Victoria University on 9 February by Tricia Walbridge and Wayne Morgan, who led a tour of the Kelburn campus and made presentations on their respective ... MORE

Posted Friday, 11 February 2011
Wellington South has a new venue, from January 2011: Victoria Bowling Club 125 Pirie Street (at the very top of the street on the left) Mount Victoria Wellington 6011 Their meeting time ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 10 February 2011
A new item has been added to the Silent Auction for the Jumbo Tennis 7's - a weekend for two at the White Swan Hotel plus the pleasure of driving ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Dr Richard Bush, a distinguished pediatrician and Medical Superintendent, died at the weekend in his 84th year. Richard was a Rotarian for 50 years and was a member of the Rotary ... MORE

Posted Monday, 7 February 2011
The first five of the Jumbo Sevens Silent Auctions have been announced. They are: A Phoenix jersey signed by the team. Valued at $250  An ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 6 February 2011
RC Wellington North President, Miles Middlemass, died on Thursday 3 February after a short illness. Miles will be remembered by many RCW and other Wellington Rotarians having spent most of ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Jumbo Tennis Raffle tickets are on sale now from RCW club members. $10 a ticket or $50 a book of 6 tickets. Prizes include: Return airfares for two to Brisbane plus four nights accommodation ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 2 February 2011
The Rotary Club of Wellington is looking for volunteer tutors to assist with the Skilled Migrant programme. The Programme is in its seventh year of operation as a partnership between Victoria ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 30 January 2011
Rotary International named attorney and former senior U.S. government official John Hewko as its new general secretary, beginning 1 July. RI News recently sat down with him to talk about ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 30 January 2011
The next class of Rotary district governors emerged from the 2011 International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, with new ideas, skills, and friendships that will help them lead during ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Xaver Hausner and Oliver Macindoe were presented with their Paul Harris Fellowships at a special ceremony held in the Foyer to the Wellington City Council Chamber on Wednesday 26 January ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Early bird registrations close on Monday 31 January providing a saving of $60 per registration. I would encourage all Rotarians in this District to come to Conference. Especially if you ... MORE

Posted Monday, 24 January 2011
The Rotary Leadership Institute - RLI - has fun, interactive, fast-paced courses that are designed to provide Rotary knowledge and develop leadership skills, to foster a pool of enthusiastic Rotarians ... MORE

Posted Friday, 21 January 2011
It’s that time of year again and the Skilled Migrant Programme is back in full swing! As always, thank you for your support for Victoria University's Workplace Communication Programme, fondly ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 19 January 2011
RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee will ask Rotarians to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity during the 2011-12 Rotary year. Banerjee unveiled the RI theme during the opening plenary session of the ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Xaver Hausner and Oliver Macindoe, the two young men who cycled from Cape Reinga to Bluff to raise awareness about polio and the global Rotary PolioPlus campaign have been awarded ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 18 January 2011
ShelterBox Response Teams (SRT)  have ben sent tol brazil and Sri lanka in the wake of recent flooding and landslides. Representatives from ShelterBox Brazil are in place to deliver aid to ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 21 December 2010
The last of the Charity Shopping Nights was held on Tuesday 21st December.  The weather was kind to us over the 5 occasions and ensured a good turnout by ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 16 December 2010
Christmas Rotary lunch A good turn out from club members and spouses, guests and honorary members to the Christmas luncheon Denzil led the Sergeants session reminiscing about his visit to China among ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 12 December 2010
RCW President Elect, James Austin, has nominated his selections for RCW Directors to join the RCW Board for the 2011-2013 year. They are: Directors Club Services:                            Hewitt Humphrey Community Service:                  Mary-Jane ... MORE

Posted Monday, 6 December 2010
RCW members listened attentively as Club President, Colleen Singleton, explained the progress that has been made on the development of a 5-year strategic plan and 3 year business plans by ... MORE

Posted Monday, 6 December 2010
Booker Spalding CEO and RCW member, Peter Grayling, was the unabashed sales person for his company during his 5-minute talk on 6 December. Which is not surprising. Peter has ... MORE

Posted Monday, 6 December 2010
President Colleen, fellow Rotarians, guest. I’ve done some thinking about this five minute talk – there is so much to tell and so little time to tell it in. You ... MORE

Posted Monday, 6 December 2010
About 25 Rotarians took the opportunity to ‘go behind the microphone’ at Radio New Zealand’s Terrace headquarters on December 2, hosted by club member Hewitt Humphrey. Hewitt recounted the ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 2 December 2010
Rotary Down Under has launched its "Rotarians in Business" Directory so that Rotarians can do business with each other more easily. RDU says: It will be a professional services & ... MORE

Posted Monday, 29 November 2010
Notice is hereby given of the 2010 Annual General Meeting   of the Rotary Club of Wellington, to be held on Monday 6  December 2010 in the Whitby Room Level 17, James Cook Grand ... MORE

Posted Monday, 29 November 2010
Members who have volunteered to fund-raise for the Wellington Free Ambulance on any of the four special shopping nights at Kirkcaldie and Stains can check their rosters on the link below. MORE

Posted Monday, 29 November 2010
BP's NZ Managing Director, Mike McGuiness, had an attentive audience for his overview of the key issues facing BP, the energy sector, governments and the community as the world addresses ... MORE

Posted Monday, 29 November 2010
Introduced by Karen Thomas Fellows, it is my great pleasure to introduce Alan O’Beirne. Alan is the CEO at Wellington Free Ambulance, a service very dear to the hearts of this Rotary ... MORE

Posted Monday, 29 November 2010
RCW members gave generously at their Sergeants session this week in response to the Pike River Coal Mine disaster. $856.10 will be sent to the Trustpower West Coast Lend a Hand ... MORE

Posted Friday, 26 November 2010
We’re all shocked by the news which came out of Greymouth over the last week and our hearts, prayers and thoughts go out to the bereaved families of the 29 ... MORE

Posted Friday, 26 November 2010
President Colleen Fellow Rotarians and Friends 1. As most of you may be aware that I am a diplomat by occupation and a lawyer by training. 2. When I was ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 25 November 2010
In keeping with tradition the new Mayor of Wellington has been offered, and accepted, Honorary Membership of the Rotary Club of Wellington. She joins the august company of: Sir Anand Satyanand ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Pencarrow Rotary Club is going to hold a Journey of Hope - Cycling NZ or PolioPlus 'End of Leg' welcome party with buffet meal for Xaver Hausner and Oliver Macindoe, ... MORE

Posted Monday, 22 November 2010
Despite the threats of inclement weather the Annual Kirks Street Party and fundraising day on Saturday 20 November turned out to be a great success. Dozens of RCW members spent part ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 21 November 2010
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Posted Thursday, 18 November 2010
Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to you on behalf of Wellington Group Riding for the Disabled Inc to invite members of your organisation to our Open Day to ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 18 November 2010
A 5-minute talk is an opportunity for a Club member to introduce themselves to the club at our regular weekly luncheon. We will now publish these talks so that ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 18 November 2010
Planning for Jumbo Tennis Sevens 2011 is well underway. We're aiming to raise $20k for the Wellington Free Ambulance. The organising team has already got a number of confirmed teams, but we're ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 17 November 2010
The club has once again done an amazing deal with club member Peter Cottier to supply wines to club members at heavily discounted prices from his Cottier Estate Winery. These wonderful ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 11 November 2010
Over 60 members of the Rotary Club of Wellington will be making sure the Rotary/Kirks Christmas Street Party on 20 November is a HUGE success. The Street Party is a ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 11 November 2010
Celebrate the opening of the first stage of the Great Harbour Way with a leisurely cycle ride from Queens Wharf to Shelly Bay. Established as a combined effort of Rotary ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 10 November 2010
A lack of interest from members resulted in the planned walking excursion on the Eastern Walkway being cancelled. These have been very popular events in the past with sizeable groups ... MORE

Posted Monday, 8 November 2010
The Vocational Committee continues to be busy and has announced its first vocational visit for the new year. Club members Tricia Walbridge and Wayne Morgan have organised a vocational visit to ... MORE

Posted Monday, 8 November 2010
The club has just been advised that the daughter of Sir John Ilott, Suzanne McKellar, passed away in England on 3 November. Suzanne was a guest of the club recently ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 4 November 2010
This visit, organised by club member Hewitt Humphrey, will provide a rare and special opportunity to see what lies behind the broadcasts and learn about the current challenges from Radio ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 4 November 2010
A special meeting focusing on newer members (those inducted since 2008) will be held on the 8th Floor of the Law Society Building on Thursday 25 November. This meeting is an ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 3 November 2010
The Rotary Club of Wellington has welcomed a new member, Amanda Ellis, who works as Deputy Secretary at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade. Amanda was introduced to the club ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 3 November 2010
RCW members are reminded they can buy a great wall Calendar for 2011 from the club and make a contribution to Rotary projects at the same time. The Calendar features ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Last evening (Tuesday 1 Nov) Australasia came to a halt to watch, wish and yell at the horses in the Melbourne Cup. There were 30 of us who attended ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Christmas puddings, specially made for the Rotary festive season, are available from Rotary Club of Wellington again this year. These very popular puddings in a can make great gifts for friends ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 2 November 2010
The November issue of Rotary Down Under, the Rotary magazine for members in New Zealand Australia and the Pacific Islands covered by Zones 7A and 8 is available online. ... MORE

Posted Monday, 1 November 2010
Opposition Leader The Hon Phil Goff spoke to RCW today about his perspectives on New Zealand today and his future vision. A larger than normal crowd of RCW members ... MORE

Posted Monday, 1 November 2010
RCW members had a very interesting evening on their Vocational Visit to the NZ Defence Force. Pictures taken by NZDF staff (thanks to member Brigadier Mark Wheeler) show members engaged in fellowship ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 28 October 2010
A new vaccine against the polio virus has helped reduce the number of cases by more than 90%. Research published in The Lancet shows that the new vaccine, already used in ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 28 October 2010
Excitement is starting to build for the fast approaching Cycling NZ for PolioPlus Project which kicks off in just four weeks. New Wellington Mayor, Celia Wade-Brown, has announced her intention to ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Nearly 30 members had a very enjoyable and informative visit to NZ Defence Force Headquarters as the guests of RCW members General Jerry and Secretary John. The arrangements were superbly organised with ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 26 October 2010
All RCW members are invited to the RC Eastern Hutt and Lewis Paape Gallery Spring Fine Art Exhibition on 7 November. Details on our Event Page MORE

Posted Tuesday, 26 October 2010
A variety concert to raise money for Canterbury Earthquake Appeal (and sponsored by Rotary). There will be two bands, a mixture of musical theatre, opera and popular hits of the 50’s ... MORE

Posted Friday, 22 October 2010
Dear friends During the initial period of upheaval as people made adjustments to the changes in their lives the strength of the human spirit and the willingness of people to ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 21 October 2010
RCW members Ajay Kumar, Jane McCann and Helen Hancox all spent Saturday 16 October taking part in the District 9940 Rotary Leadership Institute. Jane and Helen were tutors for ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 21 October 2010
If you are a member and want to make a donation to our inter-district Polio Plus project use the links below to tell the club how much to add to ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Web site profile up-to-date? Be in to Win! Please follow these simple instructions. Go to www.rcw.org.nz Once logged on to the Members section - click on 'Member Information' and 'My Details'. ... MORE

Posted Monday, 18 October 2010
By 2015 the Rotary Club of Wellington should have raised over $1m for its projects and should be seen as being "forward thinking, pioneering and influential" according to the group ... MORE

Posted Monday, 18 October 2010
The Rotary Club of Wellingtoj will be honoured as a recipient of the inaugural Wellington Free Ambulance Chairman's Award at the WFA Annual Dinner in November. The Award recognises ... MORE

Posted Monday, 18 October 2010
On 24 November 2010 Xaver Hausner, a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar from Germany who is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Pencarrow (District 9940), and his friend and flatmate, Oliver ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 17 October 2010
A group of RCW club members are planning to visit Defence Headquarters on Wednesday 27 October as part of our ongoing Vocational Visit programme. The visit will take place between 5.15 ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 14 October 2010
Members who are interested in joining the Otago Youth Adventure Trust and RC of Milton organised tramps and bike rides over the summer should check out the Update Flyer we've ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 14 October 2010
The first of the Club's new season of Rotary Summer Walks took place on a glorious evening on Wednesday 13 October. A small but keen group of Club President, Colleen Singleton, ... MORE

Posted Monday, 11 October 2010
RCW members were served up a fascinating insight into the work of the Corrections Department when they were addessed at luncheon on Monday 11 October by the Wellington Area Manager ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 10 October 2010
The October issue of Rotary Down Under features (on page 17) an article about the induction of our former member, Sir John Ilott, as a Laureate of the NZ Business ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 10 October 2010
Here is an evening you will not want to miss. On Sunday 31 October, commencing at 4pm, artists from around New Zealand will present a concert which will be compered ... MORE

Posted Saturday, 9 October 2010
The following message was received by our Treasurer, Wayne Morgan, after he deposited over $1500 from our club into the Christchurch Rotary Earthquake Appeal. Dear Wayne, Please pass on to your ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 5 October 2010
The Rotary Leadership Institute - RLI - has fun, interactive, fast-paced courses which are designed to provide Rotary knowledge and develop leadership skills, to foster a pool of enthusiastic Rotarians ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 3 October 2010
Dear Rotarian, As you may know, Sunday, 24 October 2010 is World Polio Day. In honor of World Polio Day, The Rotary Foundation is happy to announce 2 for 1 ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 3 October 2010
Victoria University student, Ben Jagersma, held his RCW audience spellbound as he described the stunning work being done by a team from the VicUni School of Design with their entry ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 3 October 2010
Richard Hay and Tony Hassed are looking for volunteers to help out with fundraising activity during the Kirkcaldies Street Party on 20 November. Use the links below to let them know ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 28 September 2010
A large contingent of RCW members, led by President Colleen Singleton, attended the funeral service on Monday 27 September for Past President (1974-1975) Roger Evison, who passed away the previous ... MORE

Posted Monday, 27 September 2010
On Monday 20 September 2010 long standing club members and former Presidents John Todd, Ian Lawrence and Bev Wakem were interviewed by Francis Wevers about their experiences, reminiscences and reflections ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 26 September 2010
27 keen and focused members of the club, led by President Colleen and President Elect James Austin, spent a very valuable Saturday morning working on a future vision for the ... MORE

Posted Saturday, 25 September 2010
Roger Evison, member of the Rotary Club of Wellington for 47 years, passed away in the company of his family, at home, early on Thursday morning. He was 90. Roger ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 21 September 2010
The Rotary Club of Wellington has a Facebook Page which has become an instant hit with members. The Facebook Page will be the sharp end of a club outreach ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 21 September 2010
The RCW Interface Financial Group Jumbo Tennis 7's has its own Event Page on Facebook. If you're interested in sponsoring a team, in getting involved in some side competition among ... MORE

Posted Monday, 20 September 2010
The Chairman of the Finance and Fundraising Committee, Peter Lawson, presented the Board's expectations for the club's fundraising activities over the next five years. The FandF committee has put together an ... MORE

Posted Monday, 20 September 2010
RCW members had a fascinating Club Forum listening to three former Presidents reflect on their experiences as Rotarians and as members of the Rotary Club of Wellington for several decades. John ... MORE

Posted Saturday, 18 September 2010
Refugee Services Furniture Bank is in urgent need of the following items to help resettle a group of quota refugees arriving into the Greater Wellington area in the first week ... MORE

Posted Saturday, 18 September 2010
District 9940 is looking for someone to volunteer to champion a nationwide Blood Pressure campaign in our district. Building on the success of the campaign last year, participating Rotary clubs will ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 15 September 2010
The Rotary Events Mailbox has received advice of the following: Sunday 31 October, 4 p.m. "A Night at the Garibaldi" comes to Old St Pauls - arranged by DG Howard Tong ... MORE

Posted Monday, 13 September 2010
The District 9940 Golf Tournament, which was to be hosted by the Rotary Club of Makino at the Feilding Golf Club on 10 October, has been cancelled because too few ... MORE

Posted Monday, 13 September 2010
Team Leader William Sommerville and team members Marion Cowden, Peter Lawson and John Gibbons entertained RCW members with a great report on their very successful trip to Fiji to work ... MORE

Posted Monday, 13 September 2010
Howard Tong, our District Governor, would like to get a table of 10 together for this event. It is a fundraising evening for Skylight Trust – an organisation supporting young people ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 12 September 2010
RCW members and other Rotarians can make donations to the Rotary Christchurch Earthquake Appeal through the Rotary World Community Service website http://www.rotary.org.nz/information.cfm?ID=1340 MORE

Posted Friday, 10 September 2010
President Colleen and recent Paul Harris Sapphire Pin Awardee, William Sommerville, made a trip to the capital of the Solomon Islands, Honiara, this week to present a cheque for NZ$20,000 ... MORE

Posted Friday, 10 September 2010
President Colleen and William Sommerville paid a surprise visit to the St Isidro Vocational School for Disabled at Aruligo in the Solomon Islands on Wednesday 8 September. The previous evening Colleen ... MORE

Posted Friday, 10 September 2010
As part of the Club Visioning Project which will be facilitated on the morning of Saturday 25 September the organisers want members to fill in a questionnaire to gather some ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 5 September 2010
RCW will host a forum for Wellington City Mayoral Candidates on Monday 27 September. The forum will be held in the Whitby Room in the James Cook Grand Chancellor Hotel, 147 ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 5 September 2010
Members of the Rotary Club of Wellington raised $1000 for earthquake relief efforts in Christchurch at their luncheon meeting today. The money will be sent to the Rotary Club of Christchurch ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 31 August 2010
    Away from our club ... MORE

Posted Monday, 30 August 2010
Airways New Zealand Programme Manager, Rob Irwin, gave an enthralling presentation to RCW members at their luncheon on 30 August about the current state of the NZ Air Traffic Control ... MORE

Posted Monday, 30 August 2010
RCW's Charitable Trust made a grant of $500 in July to the New Zealand Board of Geography Teachers so a teacher could travel to Taipei in August to accompany a ... MORE

Posted Monday, 30 August 2010
A competition to create your own Gang of Chicago will be launched at the Changeover following the 2010 District Conference and then run in two sections until the 2011 District ... MORE

Posted Monday, 30 August 2010
A wonderful book about the early years of Rotary, and the great expedition to Asia and the Pacific (including New Zealand) to charter new Rotary clubs is available to members ... MORE

Posted Monday, 30 August 2010
Martinborough House Vineyard is a private boutique vineyard in Martinborough. It is owned by Simon Manning (Rotary Club of Hutt City Inc) and Brad McAneney (Rotary Club of Wellington North Inc). We ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 29 August 2010
Wellington College Head Boy, Marcus Playle, was the choice of Rotary Club of Port Nicholson to give the Parting Thought at the special meeting for RI President Ray Klinginsmith. Here's ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 29 August 2010
In response to the floods that have devastated Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province since 23 July, The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees is accepting contributions to help fund Rotary projects that ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 24 August 2010
RCW member, William Sommerville, was awarded the Sapphire Pin to his Paul Harris Award at the special meeting held on 23 August to mark the visit of RI President, Ray ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 24 August 2010
A great group of RCW members turned out to the special meeting held on Monday night in honour of RI President Ray Klinginsmith. RCW joined the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson, ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 19 August 2010
Well it was Thirsty Third Thursday with a difference last night with the introduction of the Wicked Wellesley Whisky night. There was a good turnout of  about 20 club members, partners, ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 19 August 2010
Rotary Club of Wellington South are collecting toys (new and used) to ship to Tonga. The goal is to fill a container with quality new and used toys and school stationary ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 19 August 2010
President Colleen will travel to Honiara on September 7 to present a cheque from the Cluster of Wellington Rotary Clubs which have contributed to the disabled persons toilet project. The Wellington ... MORE

Posted Tuesday, 17 August 2010
District 9940 clubs and members have a unique opportunity to participate in the Rugby World Cup next year and extend good old Kiwi hospitality to Rotarians from other countries. The Home ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 15 August 2010
In 1999, in order to mark Victoria University's centennial, the Rotary Club of Wellington endowed nine prizes through the Victoria University Foundation for first-year science study through a capital donation ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 12 August 2010
The Board of Rotary Club of Wellington has allocated $6,000 towards the $23,000 cost of building a special toilet block for disabled children in the Solomons capital of Honiara. The project ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 12 August 2010
The Board of the Rotary Club of Wellington has allocated $5000 in funding for the Fiji Rotahome Project. A team of Rotarians from RCW and the Rotary Club of Meppen in ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 12 August 2010
The Rotary Club of Wellington will participate in the Rotary Visioning programme. District 9940 has over 12 Club Vision Facilitators trained to help clubs assess where they want to be in ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 12 August 2010
The Board of RCW has decided to trial a new meeting format in September to address concerns expressed by some members. During the trial the order of business will be changed ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 12 August 2010
The RCW policy on members promotion of their business activities has been reiterated by the Board. If members wish to promote their business or commercial activities there is a wonderful opportunity ... MORE

Posted Monday, 9 August 2010
Dairy Invest CEO, Andrew Watters, gave a very informative address about the future of the dairy sector at the club luncheon meeting on 9 August, 2010. Andrew illustrated his ... MORE

Posted Sunday, 8 August 2010
The August 2010 District 9940 Newsletter is available on-line.  It has lots of interesting news about the activities of Rotary in the District. District 9940 Newsletter on-line MORE

Posted Thursday, 5 August 2010
It’s that time of year again and the Skilled Migrant Programme is back in full swing! As always, thanks to the Rotary Club of Wellington for your support for Victoria ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Rotarians can buy quality 2009 Martinborough House Sauvignon Blanc at great prices to support the Rotary Foundation and their own Rotary Club Charitable Trust. $14 a bottle or $168 a case ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Peter Cosgrove was welcomed to the Club on 26 July with the classification: NZ Defence Force. Samuel Stevens was welcomed to the Club on 2 August with the classification: Energy Conservation. Peter ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Some of you have been receiving “Parking Enforcement Notices” issued by Wilsons when parking on Monday lunchtime. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PAY THEM! The best course of action is to please ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 4 August 2010
RYPEN is aimed at young people in the 14 -17 age group who are not likely to be selected for Youth Exchange or later for RYLA, but who possess qualities ... MORE

Posted Monday, 2 August 2010
‘Enterprise and Energy’, the title of a history of the Todd family businesses in New Zealand, was also an apt summary for the nature of a special vocational visit attended ... MORE

Posted Friday, 30 July 2010
Among the guests at the Business Hall of Fame which saw Sir John Ilott inducted posthumously was a group of prominent Rotarians including our President, Colleen Singleton, and Sir John's ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 29 July 2010
Rotary Club of Wellington alumni and advertising icon, Sir John Ilott, was inducted into the Business Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Fairfax Media Group,  in Auckland on July 28, ... MORE

Posted Thursday, 29 July 2010
A video about the InterFace Group Rotary Club of Wellington Jumbo Tennis 7's has been posted to YouTube.   MORE

Posted Sunday, 25 July 2010
Former RCW member and frequent return visitor, Jenni Lean, talked to the club about her experiences drilling for gas in Papua New Guinea. Jenni probably belongs in the history books for ... MORE

Posted Monday, 12 July 2010
Rotary Ambassadorial Fellow, Xaver Hausner, spoke at the RCW luncheon on Monday 12 July to an enthralled audience. Among the many responsibilities of Ambassadorial Fellows is the preparation of regular reports ... MORE

Posted Monday, 12 July 2010
During December and January Rotary Ambassadorial Fellow Xaver Hausner and his friend Oliver Macindoe, will cycle the length of New Zealand to raise funds for the joint Rotary/Bill and Melinda ... MORE

Posted Wednesday, 7 July 2010
The first District Newsletter penned by District Governor Howard Tong has been posted to the District 9940 website. This Newsletter is significant because it is the first truly on-line newsletter (where ... MORE

Posted Monday, 28 June 2010
At the Changeover luncheon on Monday 28 June new RCW President, Colleen Singleton, set out her plans for the future of the Rotary Club of Wellington under her stewardship. Click on ... MORE

Posted Monday, 28 June 2010
Outgoing President Stephen Brown presented his review of his Presidential year at the Changeover Luncheon held on 28 June. Click on the link below to read his speech. MORE