Make sure you come to hear from the international journalist and former Dominion Post editor for her talk "Between Giants: Trump in the USA and China in the Pacific."
What: How to Gain the Most from Your Rotary Membership When: Save the date: October 15, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Grant Foggo’s offices – Comprendé, 16A The Terrace
Why you should come:
- Maximise your membership by discovering how to get the absolute most out of Rotary.
- Mingle with new members in a friendly, relaxed setting.
- Enjoy complimentary drinks and nibbles while you chat.
We will send out invitations soon!
Big Crowds, Secret Homes: Don’t Miss the Rotary Mystery Dinner!
Few slots left for the extra Friday night dinner
We have had a phenomenal response to this highly popular event, and tables are filling up fast! Time is officially running out to secure your spot for a mystery night of great food, and total surprise.
Contact Derek at derek.gill@hotmail.com if you want to join the fun.
Event Snapshot:
A blind dinner party at a mystery host home to break the ice and build deeper friendships.
When: Seats only left on Friday, 2 October
Help Needed!
Rotary Volunteering For Wellington City Mission Toy Shop + Food Sorting
We have received an invitation from the Wellington City Mission to put our names down for their Christmas voluntary roles - the Toy Shop, sorting food, etc.
Please let Lynn McKenzie know if you are available using this form:
Rotary’s promise is to eliminate polio worldwide. While cases are
down, the virus still persists in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Stopping
now could paralyze 200,000 children annually within a decade.
To fight back, Rotary aims to raise US$50 million yearly. Every dollar is matched 2-to-1 by the Gates Foundation, generating US$150 million for global eradication. The Board needs your creative fundraising ideas to help us beat this disease.
How to Get Involved - Submit Ideas: Pitch a fundraising concept to any Board member. - Save the Date: Prepare for World Polio Day on October 24. - Support Online: Give or organise campaigns via Raise for Rotary - Donate Personally: Make a direct individual gift to the PolioPlus
Fund.
Our Goal and Impact - Club Target: We aim to contribute at least US$1,500. - Triple the Impact: The Gates match turns our US$1,500 into
US$4,500. - The Mission: Funds supply vaccines to remote areas and track
the virus in wastewater.
Would you like to help organise the event?
Don’t Miss Out: Only 7 Spots Left for Our
Predator Free Wellington Visit!
We need a few more to make the most of this incredible opportunity. Those who went to the last one will tell you it is absolutely fascinating. You get to see the cutting-edge technology used to clear predators, meet a conservation dog specially trained for complex urban environments, and experience the contagious enthusiasm of the field team during their morning briefing.
Join us to see how this world-leading, data-rich enterprise is making Wellington the only capital city where biodiversity is openly flourishing.
What: 7:45 am coffee/snacks, 8:00 am morning briefing, followed by a tech showcase and Q&A with PFWL Director James Willcocks and RCW member Denise Church.
RSVP: Places are strictly limited to 10 people. Please email Roger Blakeley at roger.blakeley@outlook.com by Thursday, 24 September to secure your spot.
Meet Your Rotary Board Members
Denise Church – Youth Education and Impact
Funded by the JR McKenzie Youth Education Trust, our RCW School Uniforms working group actively removes barriers for disadvantaged young people. By partnering with low-decile high schools across the lower and central North Island, we provide vital uniforms to students in need, ensuring they stay fully included in their school communities.
Martin Matthews – Financial Stewardship
My role is to ensure the Club’s finances are managed soundly and sustainably to support all of our great work. I am keen to build on Allan’s excellent foundation, using this time to further streamline and modernise our internal processes.
Club Events
Major Events Coming Up
We do other sparkling events as they arise,
but the following are in the longer-term plan:
3 October - Guess Who is Coming to Dinner
16 November (evening) - our AGM
6 December - hold the date for Thorndon Fair
14 December Lunch - holiday lunch
Beyond Our Club
Support A Great cause: Kapiti Rotary Charity Golf Day
Calling all RCW golfers! The Rotary Club of Kapiti Annual Charity Golf Tournament. A
fantastic opportunity to enjoy a round of golf while raising funds for the Wellington Free Ambulance, youth initiatives, and local community
projects.
- Date: Thursday, 12th November - Venue: Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club - Format: Ambrose team event (includes prizes, a meal, and an
auction)
For more details or to register, please contact Kapiti Rotary President Tim Orrell directly at 027 389 9727.
District Governor Nominee Announced
We're delighted that John Prendergast will be the District Governor Nominee for the new combined District starting in July 2028. John is uniquely qualified to lead us into this exciting new chapter. Having successfully held senior Rotary positions across both the North and South Islands, he brings a deep understanding of our regions that perfectly suits our newly merged District.
Please join us in congratulating John and wishing him the very best as he prepares for this vital leadership role!
Celebrate 10 Years Of Breaking Barriers: Join Our IYM Quiz Night Team!
Form a Rotary club team for a fantastic night of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition! This quiz night fundraiser celebrates a major milestone: Innovative Young Minds (IYM) celebrating 10 years of inspiring young women.
Over the last decade, this incredible programme has empowered more than 1,000 Year 11-12 girls to explore futures in STEMM. By connecting students with industry professionals, IYM breaks down barriers in under-represented sectors. Let’s support this brilliant programme and get our club teams locked in!
Check out the event image for timing and location details. Contact Neil Matson on nbjmatson@gmail.com
if you'd like to join the quiz team.
Other Relevant Events
Club Information
Meeting Location
Location: The Wellington Club, 88 The Terrace, CBD
16 November:Evening - AGM. Speaker - David Downs, Chief Executive of Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) and former CE of the New Zealand Story
30 November: RCW Lunch - Speaker - Arapata Hakiwai, Kaihautū | Māori Co-Leader at Te Papa Tongarewa
14 December:RCW Holiday Lunch - Charles Waldegrave, 'No Room at the Inn'
Board Members - 2026-2027
Responsibility
Member
Responsibility
Member
President / New Members / Community Development Strategy
