Welcome to the
Rotary Club of Wellington

Our Rotary Club is a fantastic way to meet friendly faces, and make a real impact in your community. Whether you're looking to get involved, form meaningful friendships, or give back, you'll find a warm welcome here. Contact us at the link below.
Fostering well-being 
We support wellbeing of children and young people, through grants, educational and leadership programmes. Rotary is bout creating a positive, supportive environment for all. Learn more
Building Wellington's community
We bring people together through  projects like as Jumbo Tennis, the Heritage Festival, environmental projects and health programmes. Rotary is a great way to connect with the city's heartbeat.
Supporting international projects
Our impact extends beyond Wellington! We support Rotary-led health projects in Tonga, across the Pacific and world- wide. Join us in making a difference near & far
 
 
See our latest Annual Report
 
 
 
Exciting times ahead for our new Satellite Club
"Can I have a turn today?!" That excited shout greets our volunteers every Thursday morning at Featherston School! Our reading programme is humming along, and the kids love it. We even have the happy problem of more eager volunteers than the school can fit!
This is the very first project launched by our vibrant new Literacy for Life Satellite Club. Based in the Wairarapa, it perfectly shows the interesting range of fresh things happening within the Rotary Club of Wellington. We have even more diverse projects in the pipeline!
Huge thanks to our coordinator, Jo, and our life-changing volunteers.
 
RCW helps warm Wellington Hearts this winter
The Home of Compassion's Wellington Soup Kitchen is experiencing unprecedented demand for hot food and warm clothing. In response, our Club members stepped up & generously donated a massive haul of winter essentials to help ease the chill - hats, scarves, gloves, parkas, thermals, woollen jerseys & sleeping bags, as well as hygiene products.  Thanks to Bunnings also for donating.  And thanks to Jane McCann and Christine Hurley who coodinated the funding and delivery of Shelterbags for use by rough sleepers. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this winter warmer for our community.
 
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Be the Spark Behind a Student's Next Big Breakthrough

Rotary’s RYPEN initiative empowers quiet achievers by celebrating their decency, persistence, and application - like the 17-year-old student we recently funded for a life-changing weekend at the Kauwhatau Outdoor Education Centre in Mangaweka.

As one past participant shared, "It helped me to be confident and open-minded; working together is the only thing that keeps us moving."

As a Rotary member, you can be part of building students' potential, resilience, and community connection. Join us to create these breakthrough moments, help the next generation find their voice, and shape a stronger community from the inside out.

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Colleges Unite to Win!
 
Students from Kāpiti and Paraparaumu Colleges joined forces to win the Rotary Club of Wellington’s (RCW) 2026 Strengthening Democracy Project. Delivering their final presentation at Parliament, the collaborative team tackled the complex future of New Zealand politics: "MMP After 30 Years – Has it delivered? What challenges remain?"
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
Led by RCW member Peter Cullen, this initiative empowers the next generation to engage with NZ's political system. Through inspiring experts and hands-on activities, students explored critical pillars:
  • System Safeguards: Examining checks and balances.
  • Active Citizenship: Inspiring youth to put themselves forward as future civic leaders.
Bulletins
RCW Bulletin
Lee Wilkinson
Aug 01, 2025
General
RCW Bulletin 6 October 2026
Oct 06, 2026
RCW Bulletin 21 September 2026
Sep 21, 2026
RCW Bulletin 8 September 2026
Sep 08, 2026