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.
29 September Evening at The Wellington Club
5.15pm for 5.45 pm start
Speaker: Sir Geoffrey Palmer, former New Zealand Prime Minister
Sir Geoffrey Palmer was PM from 1989 to 1990 - an era of great change both domestically and internationally in the closing days of the Cold War and increasing globalisation. Today is an era of great change, too - which he'll be talking about in his speech, titled "The Challenges to Democracy and the Rule of Law."
It was a great turnout, with more than 80 people attending and 12 candidate participating. The format was excellent, and well done to Suzanne and Roger for bringing it together - and thanks to all others who helped. Roll on to next year's elections!
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
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)
We’re delighted to have four new members join us this month.
On the 15th we will welcome Rachel Scott and welcome back Stuart Brooker, and possibly one other on 29 September at our evening function we welcome Ayesha and Waqar Qureshi.
Special thanks to William and Faisal for promoting membership. There are more in the wings.
There’s a membership event at John McKinnon’s house on the 18th of September - we hope more will come from this.
Three easy steps to help our social media campaign
1. Like into our Facebook page (RCW) and press Like. The more likes we get, the more Facebook makes our posts visible.
2. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
3. Go into out LinkedIn page (you’ll need to join LinkedIn for this). See where Roger is working to build some conversation threads (which raises our LinkedIn game. Enter in the conversation briefly – agree, disagree, or briefly share your own experience – it’s the conversation that counts.
Board Update
Our next Board meeting is 17 September where we will be discussing the proposed Constitution and Bylaws. Special thanks to Derek and team for pulling this together.
The constitution will be brought to the club for discussion and approval at one of our October meetings.
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
Look Your best for Jumbo Tennis!
RDU has Rotary Polo Tops back in Stock
Long and short sleeves, white or navy. Very reasonable prices.
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).
World Polio Day
It’s no secret that global health programs like the Global Polio Eradication Initiative are facing unprecedented funding challenges amid changing government priorities, rising rates of vaccine hesitancy, and the spread of misinformation. So why should Rotary members continue to care about polio eradication and World Polio Day? The simple answer:
Rotary made a promise to the children of the world that no child should suffer the consequences of this vaccine-preventable disease.
Through our collective voices and actions across the world on 24 October, we can maintain our momentum toward fulfilling that promise.
South African Rotarians and rugby
Members of the Rotary Club of King Williams Town in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa are visiting us this week ahead of the rugby game on Saturday. They are keen to link up - likely be for an early evening drink. If you are keen to link up please email secretary@rcw.org.nz.
Anyone keen to go to Big Hats High Tea?
12 October, 3-5 pm
This is a great event at a very attractive venue.
An opportunity to dig out or create A HAT!
Tickets $70. See the ad below.
If you'd like to go and support Rotary Hutt Valley's fundraiser, contact Lee Wilkinson: lee.communicate@gmail.com
Club Dates
Social Events As at 10 September
14 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
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
6 October: Paul Harris lunch
13 October: RCW lunch: Speaker - Angela Gruer, Blueprint Centre for Learning
20 October: RCW lunch: Speaker - Dr Claire Achmad, Commissioner for Children
