Join us to celebrate 90 years of CCS Disability Action, founded in 1935 through Rotary initiative to support children affected by polio.
Melissa will reflect on the growth of CCS, from the early “Crippled Children Society” to a nationwide movement for inclusion and accessibility.
A chance to honour our club’s historic link while hearing what’s next for CCS in 2025. Don’t miss it
12.15 pm Directors and Co-Directors of the Aotearoa Festival of the Arts
From February 25 to March 15, Wellington bursts with culture, celebrating dance, theatre, music, literature, and visual arts with both local and international talent. Join our meeting for an exclusive festival preview where speakers share insights on the standout shows and how to pick the best events from this exciting lineup.Add text here
Rotary’s Global Good — Led by One of Our Own
Did you know our member Nick Hurley chairs Rotary New Zealand World Community Service? RNZWCS unites all NZ Rotary Districts to make a real long-term difference across the Pacific and beyond— delivering aid after natural disasters and helping develop clean water in rural Fiji, hands-on science learning to Samoa, and climate-smart crops to Tonga.
It’s inspiring to see Kiwi Rotarians shaping stronger, safer communities beyond our shores — and you can be part of it too.
Find out more: rnzwcs.org
Discover the Heart of Rotary
New Members Evening Monday 10 November
5.30–6.30 pm
37/54 Hill St
Thorndon
Join us for an informal Rotary education session over wine, juice and cheese.
Find out how Rotary makes a difference locally and globally — and how you can get the most from your own membership.
Christmas is coming and so are our Christmas Puddings! Only $25 each.
Buy delicious Rotary Christmas Puddings for yourselves or as gifts. Top quality & made in NZ. Packed in an attractive box, and ready to microwave and serve.
Proceeds from sales go towards our club's community projects.
Can you help for an hour or two?In Moore Wilson Complex
29 Nov, 6 Dec, 10-4.00pm
We have a Xmas tree. People donate to Kids Can, write messages to missing loved ones and tie them on to the tree. This can be quite moving. In the growing season next year, the messages are planted in a canister under a newly planted tree on Mt Vic.
If you can help:
Thank you to the Bacon Buttie Contingent!
Many thanks to all the members who helped out at the Bacon Butties stand outside the Railway Station on Thursday. It was great working with Rotarians from other Wellington Clubs, we fed a lot of people in the chilly wind and raised about $1000
Some of the better pics below. Apologies to workers not represented - my photos weren't adequate to express your stunning looks!
New Members Joining
On 3 November, we welcomed HE Keith Smith, Bradley Taylor, & Lisa Seerup.
They join Reg Weeks, Rachel Scott, Stuart Brooker, Ayesha Shakya, Prasanna Gamage and Waqar Qureshi, who have joined us since July this year.
Board Update
Calling for Expressions of Interest for President-elect 2026-27
We're seeking names of people interested in taking up the role of President -Elect of the club for the 2026-27 year, serving with Suzanne Snively, who will be President. Contact President Lynn if you are interested.
AGM 17 November
5.30 - 6.00 pm
New Constitution & Bylaws a key part
If you can possibly attend, please do so! We need 23 people for a quorum.
If you can't attend, please send your proxy to Lynn McKenzie
Club News
Social Events As at 3 November
15 Dec - RCW Christmas Lunch
2026
26 Jan - First meeting of the Year. Definitely social!
5 March - Jumbo Tennis
Events Coming Up
All events at The Wellington Club, unless otherwise noted
10 November: Paul Harris lunch
17 November: RCW evening meeting and our AGM: Speaker - Melissa Smith, CEO CCS Disability Action, Celebrating 90 years. Registration link:
