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Bringing clean drinking water to NZ
Jul 24, 2018
Graduated BA LLB (Hons) from the University of Auckland in 1970, and obtained a Bachelor of Civil Law from Oxford University in 1972.Stevens J was Crown prosecutor and a partner at Meredith Connell & Co from 1975, leaving to join Russell McVeagh McKenzie Bartleet & Co as a partner in 1980.
In 1992, Justice Stevens went to the Bar and he was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1997. Princes Street Chambers. During his career he was also admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Australian Capital Territory and the States of Victoria and New South Wales and was also a barrister in Samoa and the Cook Islands. He was appointed to the High Court Bench in July 2006 and is based in Auckland |
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Believing in Children and Young People. Challenges in Youth Justie
Jul 31, 2018
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Aug 07, 2018 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Planting day for Ponsonby Primary School at Wendy and Dave Moore's, 126 Clayden Rd, Warkworth. Land owner- Wendy and Dave Moore. Join the school at Warkworth for another year of planting. Please register your proposed attendance on CR &/or Kenneth.. Bring a Rotary vest. (More updated details on Dropbox/Enviro...) To date we have two from RCDA attending and about 10 from one of our sponsors, Ray White Ponsonby, which should turn this day into a memorable occasion.
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'No Limits' How Craig became a top New Zealand Entrepreneur
Aug 14, 2018
Come join us for our first Fundraising Event of the Rotary Year!! Funds from this breakfast will go towards supporting Youth Development and Leadership Programs. Hear Craig's remarkable story of kiwi entrepreneurship. From investing in a sub-division with money earned from a paper round, to becoming the youngest person on the NBR Rich List and starting Sky Network Television. This fundraising breakfast will take place during our normal breakfast meeting at the Northern Club and starts at 7:10am. Please register your attendance ASAP as seats are limited to 90. Tickets $45 members (option to buy book on day for $37); $80 non-members and corporate tables (price includes book). You can book your ticket by accepting the link in Clubrunner to attend which will be taken from your A/P or by purchasing your ticket directly at the paperplus.co.nz/events website (details will be updated 27 Jul). If you have any raffle prize donations or have any questions on the above, please contact James Billing or me.
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Aug 14, 2018 7:10 AM - 9:00 AM
Thank you for your interest in our first Fundraising Event of the year. Funds from this breakfast with Craig Heatley will go towards supporting Youth Development and Leadership Programs. We have sold out of seats for this event. Please come back to this website for information on the other exciting celebrity speaker & fundraising events we have planned this year: Comedianne Michelle A'Court, Nadia Lim and more. All the very best, Lucy
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The property market and investment opportunities in Auckland
Aug 21, 2018
Chris Andersen is the Chief Marketing Officer for Barfoot & Thompson, which is the largest real estate company in Auckland, New Zealand. He started with the business in October 2017 and is new to the real estate industry. His career to date has spanned many industries including manufacturing, banking, office products, fast food and fast moving consumer goods. Chris is passionate about branding, marketing, and in particular how they interact with technology and data in 2018. He is using his experience in these previous industries and digital roles to create new customer-centric experiences that will keep Barfoot & Thompson at the forefront of innovation in their market. Introducer - Tony Keegan Thanker - Bill Daniels |
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Aug 21, 2018 6:00 PM
Join us for a relaxed evening at Odettes Eatery - an award winning bistro in Auckland Central. It's BYO (on tuesday nights) so please bring a drop of something delightful to share if you wish. Bookings to be confirmed by Friday 3rd August. Family and friends are welcome. If we are a larger group of more than 12 people, we'll do a shared banquet. If we are a smaller group, we'll just order some plates to share. There is something for everyone on the menu. You can find out more here: http://www.odettes.co.nz/ Please let me know of any dietary requierments.
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Interview with District Governor Ingrid Waugh about Keeping Rotary Real
Aug 28, 2018
Interview by Stuart Rowe in “Downtown Talkshow” Ingrid was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Parnell in 1994, and has since held several positions including President in 2005-06. She has also been Assistant Governor and has held the positions of District Trainer and Rotary Leadership Institute Chair in District 9920 for the last four years. Ingrid recently retired from a twenty plus year career in human resources and organisational development, where she developed her passion for developing leadership capability and working with individuals and teams to help them reach their potential. During her professional career she worked in a range of organisations from being a self employed consultant to Talent Manager for a large New Zealand owned engineering consultancy. Having also lived and worked in a number of countries as she supported her husband John’s international trade career, she has a particular interest in living and working across cultures and dealing with change. Ingrid has a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in Psychology and Education, and a Diploma in Teaching. Ingrid’s interest in community has also extended to being a past trustee of Auckland Communities Foundation (now Auckland Foundation). Ingrid is married to John, who spent his working life with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and was more latterly Director of Trade and Honorary Consul General for the United Kingdom in Auckland. They have two children who were born in Athens, Greece and now live in Auckland – Olivia (married to Jesper) and Simon (married to Jennifer), and four delightful grandsons. Ingrid and John live on a lifestyle block in Miranda one hour south of Auckland, where they also ran a boutique lodge until a couple of years ago. They have a large garden, a lot of native bush (but no animals so they can indulge their love of travel), and enjoy entertaining. |
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"Are too many kids going to university?"
Sep 04, 2018
Synopsis: University fees are now an average of $6000 each year, or $2000 more than they were 10 years ago. So is getting a degree in New Zealand worth it? Bio: Craig Simpson is the Managing Director of iVise. He has built a services business that utilises a mix of commercial acumen and data science to quickly understand problems, apply lateral thinking and then look for innovative solutions. He is also an active entrepreneur with business’s that range from off grid power solutions to blockchain property.
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The current work of Family First NZ
Sep 11, 2018
Bob McCoskrie has a Masters of Commerce with Honours from Auckland University, and a Diploma of Teaching from the Auckland College of Education. He taught accounting, commercial law and tax law at Manukau Polytechnic, before becoming Director of YFC South Auckland based in Otara.
In 1994, he set up the Papatoetoe Adolescent Christian Trust (PACT) working with at-risk youth and their families in schools and the South Auckland community. In 1996 he was appointed a Justice of the Peace (JP). In 2002, he joined the Rhema Broadcasting Group as Breakfast / Talkback Host on their nationwide programme, and Television presenter on their Current Affairs show “N-Zone Focus”. In 2006 he established Family First NZ and is the National Director. Family First has quickly become a well-known and strongly-supported voice for family issues at a public, media and political level. He is married to Tina and they have 3 children aged 20, 17, and 13. They are based in South Auckland. |
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Sep 13, 2018 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
RMHC have got in touch as they've had a group dinner cancellation at their Grafton Mews House on Thursday 13th September (next week!). They've asked us if we can help at short notice, and of course we can! Gareth and I will organise the cook night. We need up to 7 other volunteers to assist on the day to cook dinner for the familes in need. To cover the cost of food, we are requesting $30 from each volunteer which we can charge to your Rotary account. RMHC are supplying the chicken for the dinner, and we are working with potential corporate sponsers too. The final cost will be confirmed on the day. The event will run from 4pm to 7:30pm at Grafton Mews (54 Grafton Road). Please register on Club Runner and get in touch with Kat if you can assist us. |
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Sep 16, 2018 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Join us for a working bee at Greg’s farm. The farm is just over an hour from Auckland. We’ll help to pick avocados and other produce. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring a picnic lunch to share. We’ll share the finer details with the confirmed group shortly. Get in touch with other members registered to car pool if you need a ride. Register on CR or contact Greg or Kat if you are coming along.
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A Conversation with Nick Hill on Auckland's Economic Development, America's Cup and others
Sep 18, 2018
Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) is the region's economic growht agency and an Auckland Council-controlled organisation. Nick Hill joined Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development in the role of Chief Executive in August 2017. Nick has extensive experience across the private and public sector. This includes the Chief Executive role with the Commerce Commission, and leading the formation of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC, now known as Sport New Zealand). He also has significant experience in the energy sector, having worked 10 years with ECNZ and Fletcher Energy in New Zealand, and with Santos in Australia. Before joining ATEED, Nick was a Partner of specialist New Zealand public policy and management consulting firm Martin Jenkins – which he joined in 2011 to establish the firm’s Auckland practice.
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Sep 23, 2018 8:45 AM - Sep 24, 2018 4:15 PM
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) seminar will take place at Glendowie College on Saturday 22 September and Sunday 23 September 2018. The attached flyer provides all the details of timing and directions. The overview of the program is also attached. We encourage all new and existing Rotarians to attend, and especially those who will be taking up leadership roles. Individuals can register by completing the attached form and emailing this to btheunisen@kpmg.co.nz. You may also choose to register several club members through one email with the completed registration forms attached. If you have any questions about the programme please feel free to contact Pam Clarke, Assistant Governor, on 027 600 1363, or at pam.clarke@directioneering.com. We look forward to receiving your registrations and welcoming you to RLI. Pam Clarke - District 9920 RLI Chair Byran Theunisen - RLI Coordinator |
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Sep 25, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come join us for a Fundraising Dinner, Wine & a Chat with Michelle A'Court at Wine Chambers Restaurant in the CBD.
Winner of “Comedian of the Decade” at the 2010 NZ Comedy Awards, Michèle A’Court is a stand-up comedian and writer.
She has been on New Zealand TV screens since 1987 and still turns up all over the place. She talks a lot – sometimes on radio and TV, sometimes in pubs and clubs – and works the comedy circuit in places like San Francisco, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Brisbane, Adelaide, Auckland and Mangawhai.
Enjoy a 2-course dinner, wine, and a good laugh!
Your support will help fund two organisations that Downtown Rotary is passionate about: Edmund Hilary Primary School and Child & Adolescent Mental Health.
Tickets are $135 per person and includes a signed book. Seats are limited to 70 so please book early to avoid disappointment. Online bookings via Club website or via paperplus.co.nz/events |
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Disruptive Thinking in the Community Sector
Oct 02, 2018
My name is Ronji Tanielu. I am Samoan/Tokelauan, and was raised in the capital of the Universe - Mangere, South Auckland. I work as a lawyer and advisor for the Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit of The Salvation Army. In my work, I focus a lot on consumer protection, youth development, crime and punishment issues, social hazards (addictions) and other policy/law areas. My team advocates for policy and law changes from a Biblical/Christian worldview to government, policy officials and other key influencers. Our focus at The Army is the most vulnerable and marginalised of society. My wife and I have spent the last 2 years serving as self-funded Christian workers in 33 different countries, working primarily with persecuted and suffering Christians in countries like Nigeria, Indonesia and Malaysia, developing small businesses and social enterprises to support local mission work in these countries, and smuggling Bibles into different restricted nations. |
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Oct 06, 2018 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Current State in Department of Corrections
Oct 09, 2018
Northern Region Overview Speaker Bio Callum Thorpe has worked for the Department of Corrections for the last 9 years with some time away to do policy work for Auckland Council. In his time with Corrections, Callum has held front line operational roles as well as working in policy at Corrections' National Office in Wellington. He has also worked in the office of the Minister of Corrections. |
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Oct 16, 2018
Julie Read is the Chief Executive and Director of the Serious Fraud Office. She was appointed for a three-year term commencing in October 2013 and extended for a further two years in October 2016. Julie is a lawyer who was a prosecutor with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions in Australia for 13 years. In 2002, she accepted a statutory appointment as Regional Commissioner for Tasmania with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), and concurrently held a number of other national roles with ASIC at the Senior Executive level, including Special Counsel, Litigation, responsible for the conduct of major litigation for ASIC and prior to that Senior Executive, Major Fraud and International. Julie studied Law at the University of Tasmania. |
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Oct 27, 2018 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Come enjoy a schnitzel, beer and laugh with your fellow Rotarians and celebrate OktoberFest at Der Metz Restaurant. Table reserved for 10 people, but can be changed. Please register interest ASAP with Lucy at changlorinczi@icloud.com Set menu of 1 main (choice of Wiener Schnitzel, Beef & Onions, Nuemberg Sausage, or Vegetarian and 1 draft beer at $45 per person.) Cash bar available for additional drinks/items.
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Nov 06, 2018 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
We can now confirm the additional details for our Melbourne Cup event. Tickets are $35. Please register via Club Runner if you wish attend. Registrations will close on Monday 5th, as we need to know confirmed numbers for catering purposes. Your ticket includes entry and dinner. Betting is additional and winners will get some great prizes. We'll also have prizes for best dressed and best hat. And we have a raffle with some fantastic prizes up for grabs. Please bring a bottle of good quality wine to share - we'll have some iced up chilly bins to keep beverages cool. We look forward to great evening with you! |
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Nov 12, 2018 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Come join fellow Rotarians from Auckland East, Harbourside, St. John's, and Downtown Auckland for a movie night and support End Polio Now! $10 from each ticket will go towards End Polio fundraising efforts. Seats are limited, so please register your interest by "accepting" or "declining" invitation. See you all there! Lucy |
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Update on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Projects
Nov 13, 2018
Professor Dr. Sally Merry- Cure Kids Duke Family Chair in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Head of Department at University of Auckland Psychological Medicine and her team members: Sarah Hetrick Associate Professor and Cure Kids Senior Research Fellow, Karolina Stasiak Senior lecturer and Cure Kids Senior Research Fellow, Grant Christie and Hiran Thabrew Senior lecturers and clinicians in child and adolescent mental health will share with us an update on the various projects our Club has supported.
This will be a rapid-fire presentation “show and tell” to give an idea of the number of projects and breadth of work the team has been able to establish with help from the excellent support from Rotary.
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Nov 20, 2018
ShelterBox is made up of people who believe in shelter as a human right – that shelter from the chaos of disaster and conflict is vital. No ifs. No buts. When people are plunged into crisis, normality is suspended. But good, quality shelter can cut through the chaos. This is why ShelterBox provides the tools that enable people to rebuild homes and transform their lives. Sally has been involved with ShelterBox since 2011. She was a member of Sunrise Rotary Club in Taupo, where she and her family lived for seven years, enjoying the great outdoors, and central plateau lifestyle. Sally completed Ironman twice and was employed there as an architectural draftsperson. Sally moved back to Auckland seven years ago to take up a civilian role in the police based at Counteis Manuakau. She has been deployed by Shelterbox to Fiji, Vanuatu, and the Philippines twice, having just returned after Cyclone Mankhut.
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Nov 24, 2018 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Come join us for a day in Warkworth and Leigh- learning about how we can get closer to the stars and enjoying some craft brew! We are very fortunate to have a private tour conducted by former Downtown Rotarian Sergei Gulyaev, Founder and Director of AUT's Institute for Radio Astronomy and Space Research. Under his direction, the institute has built an obseratory at Warkworth equipped wih a 12-metre and 30-metre radio telescope. Interested parties, please meet at the Radio Telescope (121 Satellite Station Road, Warkworth 0983) at 10:00am on Saturday 24th November. (https://irasr.aut.ac.nz/radio-telescopes) This is a free tour. The tour will be around 1hour-1hr 20min followed by lunch at Sawmill Brewery in Leigh. Sawmill Brewery offers an optional brewery tour ($25 per person) http://www.sawmillbrewery.co.nz/ As we have more than 12 people registered for our group lunch, Sawmill Brewery requires us to have a set lunch sharing menu that consist of 6 different shared items for $40 per person. Please advise Lucy if you have any dietary requirements or if you will not be joining for lunch. **Note the ride to Warkworth from Auckland CBD is about 45minutes. Parties who would like to carpool, please contact Lucy at: changlorinczi@icloud.com. |
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Macau Tourism
Nov 27, 2018
For five centuries, travellers have been coming to Macao, seeking adventure and sanctuary, knowledge, trade and pleasure. Find out why on 27 November! With a career in international leadership across the Airline, Travel, Tourism and MICE sectors in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Indian Sub-Continent, UK, Europe & Middle East, Richard has run multi-national companies and held numerous industry Chairmanship and Board positions. He has been a regular Contributing Editor for overseas media publications and Government lobbyists for changes for the travel & aviation sectors. Richard's successes in the tourism sector have also seen him awarded Austria's highest civilian honour, "the Knights Cross-Gold Glass" for his successes in generating tourism to Austria. In 2006, Richard founded his company, Regency Tourism Group and in conjunction with his partner Gaye, they offer Sales & Marketing, PR & Consultancy services to an impressive array of international travel & tourism companies.
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Progress and Plans for 2019
Dec 04, 2018
On 4th of December we will have our Annual General Meeting followed by a “rapid-fire” (5min) status report from the Champions of our designated Causes.
Edmund Hilary School (Jan Malcom) District Youth Programs (Gaye Harford/Hilary Prior) City Mission (James Langton) Ronald McDonald House (Mark Jenkins) KiwiHarvest (Keith Robinson) Auckland Girls Grammar School (Heather Robinson) Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Graham Hendry) Trees for Survival (Kenneth Winstone) **South Pacific Business Development (John Boscawen) (managed differently from above)
Please make sure to attend this interactive session. If you are not able to attend, please send your apologies to Club Secretary Jan Malcolm. |
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Dec 04, 2018 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
We are very excited to announce that this year's Christmas Party will be at Williams Eatery in Wynyard Quarter. Williams is an eatery for people who love good food and drink with great company - which sounds just like us! They are a newcommer to the Auckland restaurant scene, and have received amazing reviews. Williams Eatery really is an Auckland gem - their menu is designed to showcase the high-quality, organic and free range produce from their local suppliers. Alongside the dishes, they serve up natural wine, craft beer and specialty coffee. What a treat! We are doing a shared feast which includes dessert, and can accommodate any dietary requirements. This event is charged at $60 per person which covers your shared banquet for the evening, and will be charged to your Rotary account. Drinks are additional and purchased separately. Parking available on street and in parking buildings nearby. Bring your friends and family and come along to celebrate the festivities together. |
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Dec 11, 2018
Come join us for the last Rotary meeting of 2018 and for a Christmas message from Dean Anne Mills in the beautiful architecturally designed Bishop Selwyn Chapel of the Holy Trinity Cathedral. The Very Reverend Anne Mills was welcomed as the Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral in July 2017 and is the tenth Dean of Auckland.
Dean Anne moved from the position of Vicar of St Mark’s Remuera to be the Dean. Before ordination she was a primary school teacher and held roles of Assistant and Deputy Principal before being a Lecturer in Education at Waikato University. Anne was ordained as a priest in 2002 and served at St Peter’s Cathedral in Hamilton, then as Co-Vicar of Chartwell Cooperating Parish, Hamilton. She was Archdeacon of Hamilton as well as being on the Board of Waikato Diocesan School for Girls. Anne is married to Chris and they have two teenage girls.
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Dec 11, 2018 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Please come join us for our last meeting of 2018 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral (Bishop Selwyn Chapel) in Parnell. We will be hosted by The Very Rev'd Anne Mills, Dean of Auckland in the beautiful Cathedral where we will first gather in the Visitor's Center (entrance on the St.Stephens Ave side) at 7:15am for a breakfast provided through "Eat My Lunch" and coffee compliments of Dean Anne. After breakfast we will move to the Bishop Selwyn Chapel to hear an introduction from Peter Wilson and a brief address by the Dean and then some Carol Singing accompanied by Dr. Phillip Smith (organist at Holy Trinity). Andy Picot is organising the choir and is on the look out for volunteers. Please join in the merriment and if you can sing- this is a great time to exercise those lungs. If you're not so well tuned (like me) there always is a place in the back row. The choir will be accompanied by the organist. For every meal bought through the "Eat My Lunch" programme, another one is provided to a hungry child in our community, so you can enjoy your meal knowing you've done some good as well. For catering purposes, pre-registration is required. Car parking is available and access to the carpark is from Brighton Road and from Parnell Road. As always we extend this invitation to your family and friends. The normal $25 breakfast cost applies to this event. Please RSVP by Monday, 4th December by using the link in this email or reply to Lucy Chang-Lorenzi (changlorinczi@icloud.com). Eat My Lunch offers vegetarian and gluten free options. Please advise at the time of registration if you require any of these. |
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Dec 11, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dear Members & Friends, As part of our desire to help bring attention to Child and Adolescent Mental Health, our members & friends are invited to attend a public lecture "Strategies to reduce suicide: initiatives in Australia and potential wide implications" presented by Downtown Auckland Rotary Club Visiting Scholar, Scientia Professor Helen Christensen, Director and Chief Scientist at the Black Dog Insitute and a Professor of Mental Health at University of New South Wales. Professor Christensen is a leading expert on using technology to deliver evidence-based interventions for the prevention and treatment of depression, anxiety, suicide and self-harm. Her research also encompasses prevention of mental health problems in young people through school-based research programs. The aim of these programs is the prevention of depression and suicide risk through eMental Health interventions. This seminar is supported by the Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland (Inc) with the generous sponsorship of the Ted and Mollie Carr Medical Travel Fund. It is hosted by the Werry Centre for Infant Child and Adolescent Mental Health Department of Psychological Medicine. Complimentary Refreshments will be served from 5pm at the Atrium, Ground floor, Building 505 Grafton Campus of University of Auckland Free carpark available onsite. Lecture begins at 6pm at Rm 501-110, Level 1, Building 501, Grafton Campus of University of Auckland No fee required but RSVP ESSENTIAL . You may register by clicking the "attend" link below or contact Ranjeeni Ram (r.ram@auckland.ac.nz) Please RSVP by 7 December for catering purposes. Feel free to contact CAMH Chair Graham Hendry for more information |
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Jan 21, 2019 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We have secured a shift for our Rotary Club at the Haeata Community Centre at The Auckland City Mission. It is located at 23 Union St, Auckland CBD. The Community Centre provides practical assistance and a safe space for rough sleepers. It is an opportunity to engage with rough sleepers and work towards addressing the wider issues they face. Between 50-100 people come to each meal service. You will be assisting with very practical tasks but also helping us to provide a welcoming space for some of the most vulnerable members of the community, the homeless. Please wear practical clothing and covered shoes. There is no cost for this event. You need to be available for the full shift.There are only 5 spaces available for each shift and we need to fill our shift entirely. If more than 5 members are interested, I will run a subsequent event in Janaury because I know The City Mission has asked for additioanl support during the holiday season. With this in mind, please register your attendence ASAP, and do not register if you have conflicting plans. Get in touch with Kat if you have any questions.
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Jan 22, 2019 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After a 5 week summer break from 7:10am meetings, several of us thought we would gently ease everyone back into Rotary by having our First Meetup in 2019 on a luxury chartered yacht (The Savoy https://savoy.co.nz/). Come join us on Tuesday 22nd January for a casual meet up with fellow Downtown Rotarians (partners welcome) on an evening cruise from 6-9pm while enjoying nibbles (made by Karen Hally, me, and a few other foodie fellow members) and drinks. $50 per person covers the cost of yacht hire (thanks to David Graham for helping us get a huge discount) and food. Please BYOB. Maximum capacity is 47 people and registration is via Clubrunner by accepting the link in the email invitation. Please advise if there are any dietary restrictions before 10 January. Further details on meeting location will be sent out to attendees closer to the date. Any questions, please contact me via email (changlorinczi@icloud.com). Look forward to seeing you there! Lucy
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