1 September Lunch at The Wellington Club
12.15pm for 12.30 pm start
Meet the Wellington mayoral candidates
We’re pleased to announce a special opportunity for all Wellington-area Rotarians. Join us for an exclusive lunch event where you can hear directly from the candidates running for Mayor of Wellington. This is your chance to be part of the wider Rotary community, ask questions, and connect with members from clubs across the region.
Questions for the Candidates
We’re asking people to submit questions in advance of the event as we only have 50 minutes and 12 candidates! Please submit your question using this form by 5pm Friday, 29 August:
Sharesies is a Kiwi wealth development platform with the purpose of creating financial empowerment for everyone. Come along to hear Brooke talk about her journey founding Sharesies, and why it's so important for people to understand finance.
Looking for a night of laughter, good food, and great company—all at a low cost? Join us for RCW’s Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, a fun and social evening where the mystery is half the excitement!
Here’s how it works:
Some members open their homes and host the meal.
Others register as guests.
You won’t know where you’re going—or who you’ll be dining with—until the night itself!
It’s a fantastic way to connect with fellow members, share a delicious meal, and enjoy some surprise company along the way.
Date: Saturday, 18th October
Time: 6.00 for 6.30 pm
Cost: $40.00 pp, BYO drink, hosts don’t pay
Don’t miss out on this chance to mix, mingle, and discover new friendships within the club.
Register your interest here: (including if you are willing to host)
Register Your Interest – GOMIL: Grumpy Old Man in Lycra
TBC
The smash-hit sequel to MAMIL is here! After delighting over 70,000 people nationwide, Kiwi acting legend Mark Hadlow returns with GOMIL
This hilarious one-man show dives into the trials of ageing, fragile egos, friendship, family, and the undeniable urge to keep moving—even when the knees protest. Expect big laughs, sharp insights, and plenty of Lycra-fuelled fun.
If you loved MAMIL (or missed it), this is your chance to join the ride. The Opera House, Friday, 19th September, 7.30 pm.
We are delighted to welcome back Stuart Brooker as a member, with another prospective member out for approval and three in the pipeline.
All is going well - that makes three new members since July!
Goals and measures for the year were finalised, and will be shared with the club for comment in September.
Also:
A draft Privacy Statement was approved subject to legal review.
Accounts for FY25 were approved.
Next meeting: 17 September, online.
Replacement Constitution
A new standard constitution has been designed for all Rotary Clubs in Aotearoa New Zealand to ensure they comply with changes to the Incorporated Society legislation that takes effect on 5 April, 2026.
Once we have received this, our club will be voting on it at a meeting in September or October.
Please note, we are unable to make any changes to it as it has been through Rotary’s approval process including review by IRD and the Incorporated Societies Registrar.
Rotary Beyond Our Club
Big changes ahead for Rotary governance
Stronger consistency, clearer rules – and your vote will decide.
From the District Dispatch – key points on the new Rotary Constitution
One constitution will apply to all Rotary clubs in New Zealand
Clubs can make adjustments only through Bylaws exceptions
All club officers must sign a consent form
Once finalised, members will vote on adoption.
Join Port Nicholson for a unique fundraiser!
Join Port Nicholson Rotary for a unique fundraising evening:
Cocktail Party - Auction - Mystery Dinner
Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Time: 5:30pm (dinner venues revealed at 7pm)
Starting Venue: The Wellington Club, 88 The Terrace
Proceeds support youth mental health in Wellington.
Tickets: $100 per person or $800 for a table of 8.
Includes cocktail party, auction, raffles, and two-course mystery dinner (drinks extra).
Final Call: Incredible India Tours 2025–26
Experience India the Rotary way — not as tourists, but as friends! Fellow Rotarians Bhanu & Divya have lovingly curated these authentic journeys filled with culture, colour, and warm fellowship. For more info download the fact sheet
Diwali Edition (19 Oct – 2 Nov 2025)
Celebrate India’s Festival of Lights in iconic cities. Only 5 spots left!
South India Edition (14 – 28 Nov 2025)
Cruise Kerala’s backwaters, relax on beaches, and discover temple treasures. Only 6 spots left!
If India is on your bucket list, this is your chance to experience it in the most authentic and unforgettable way, with Rotary friends from around the world.
Lifting the Lid: Supporting Youth, Strengthening Futures
Lifting the Lid is making great progress! The programme is now active in local colleges, with new partnerships like Circus Hub helping us support youth mental health. The project has launched Facebook and LinkedIn, secured funding for future growth, and are exploring new grants to expand our impact.
So far this year, LTL has delivered 634 sessions for over 260 students—and those numbers continue to rise.
Club Dates
Social Events As at 25 August
6 Sept - Blossom Valley and High Tea
13 Sept - Blossom Walk and Devonshire Tea
18 Oct - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
1 Nov - Play: Monument, at Circa
5 March, 2026 - Jumbo Tennis
TBC - Grumpy Old Men in Lycra
Events Coming Up
All events at The Wellington Club, unless otherwise noted
1 September: RCW lunch: Mayoral Candidates Forum
8 September: Paul Harris lunch
15 September: RCW lunch: Speaker - Brooke Roberts, Founder, Director and Co- CEO of Sharesies
22 September: Paul Harris lunch
29 September: RCW evening meeting: Speaker - Sir Geoffrey Palmer, former NZ Prime Minister
