Welcome To The Home Page Of The Rotary Club Of Wellington North
 
What Do We Do
RCWN is part of the International Rotary movement. We are dedicated to serving our communities, local, regional and international. If you share our ethos of service before self we can help you leverage your community involvement. All members have an opportunity to participate in club activities including being part of groups involved in leadership and planning.
 
Where Do We Meet
We meet on the first Thursday of each month for lunch at 12 noon at Namaste restaurant, 3 - 5 Ganges Road, Khandallah and on the third Wednesday of the month for dinner at 6pm at the Presbyterian Church, 33 Ganges Road, Khandallah. Our meetings normally include a speaker and discussion of current projects.
 
You are welcome to attend any meeting. For catering purposes please RSVP to rsvp@rcwn.org.nz with the date and the number attending in the subject line.
 
To learn more about our forthcoming events, please see below.
 
To learn more about our projects and community involvement, please click page/projects.
Latest News

Thursday 3 September, Namaste
 
Our upcoming meeting at Namaste on Thursday, 3 September will feature Natalia Cleland, Stevie Smith and Coleen Gruenwald speaking about their experiences as DCM Tatai Ako fellows.
 
Subject to time constraints, President Phil Oliver will give an introduction to ClubRunner and our club's website operations. This will include an overview of how ClubRunner supports our club’s administration, communication and member engagement. This will be a useful opportunity for members to learn more about the digital tools we use and how they can access and make the most of these resources. The session will also highlight the importance of maintaining an informative and engaging online presence for our Rotary club and the wider community.
 
Please RSVP to rsvp@rcwn.org.nz
Put the date and the number of people attending in the subject line

Wednesday 16 September, MMP And The General Election
 

Dr. Claire Robinson has worked in government, higher education, diplomacy and the creative industries. For over 25 years she has researched how political power is bought, sold and designed in New Zealand. She writes occasionally for The Guardian and provides political commentary for New Zealand television, radio and print media.

For the four years leading up to government’s disestablishment of the workforce development councils on 31 December 2025 she navigated the complexities of the vocational education sector, the creative, culture, recreation and technology industries and statutory entity governance as Te Tumu o Toi (CEO of the Toi Mai Workforce Development Council).

She has now returned to political commentary, covering the tenth election since she began her PhD in political science in 1999, with the goal of helping people to be better informed about NZ politics so they can make better voting choices.

Please RSVP to rsvp@rcwn.org.nz
Put the date and the number of people attending in the subject line

 


Saturday 19 September, Marsden Club
 
The Marsden Club offers day care for dementia sufferers. Our contribution is to carry out garden maintenance and tidy up.
 
Come to 11 Newcombe Crescent, Karori at 9:00. Bring suitable clothing and garden tools.
 
Please RSVP to rsvp@rcwn.org.nz
Put the date, the number of volunteers followed by 'Marsden'
in the subject line eg 19/09/26 1 person Marsden

Friday 25 September, Social Event At The Tap Room
 
We are holding a social event at the Tap Room, 162 Karori Road. Come at around 18:00 for dinner at 18:45
 
Everyone is welcome to this event but remember to rsvp so that we can assist the caterer with the number attending.
 
Please RSVP to rsvp@rcwn.org.nz
Put the event date and the number of people attending in the subject line.

Thursday 1 October, Namaste
 
Our District Governor Brent Gerrard will address the club giving us an insight into the management of Rotary at the district level. We are undergoing many changes including the redistricting project and moves to enhance our membership.

Wednesday 21 October, Greg O'Conner
 
Come and listen to our popular local MP Greg O'Conner.
 
Greg has had a long and distinguished career including 20 years as President of the Police Association, assistant speaker of the house and Ohariu's local MP since 2017.
 
As Greg approaches the end of his political career he is bound to have some fascinating insights into politics in New Zealand.

Friday 30 October, Te Kahu Tiu
 
Te Kāhu Tiu is making a meaningful impact on the lives of rangatahi by providing a supportive environment where young people can develop confidence, strengthen their identity and build positive pathways for the future. Counselling, cultural connection, education, STEMM, māra kai, kapa haka and practical learning help rangatahi build wellbeing, skills and work readiness.
 
The Rotary Club of Wellington North is proud to support this important kaupapa. Our scholarships help rangatahi access the Te Kāhu Tiu programme, while our additional funding supports the Mauri Points incentive scheme. Our support is making a real impact, helping young people, their whānau and the wider community build stronger and more positive futures.

Sunday 13 December, Khandallah Fair
 
The Rotary Khandallah Fair has established itself as a marquee event for our community. Diary this date now and support our major community fund raiser.
 
Information for stall holders will be made available by the beginning of October.