Events

Calendar Grid

List

From

Event Types

Board Meeting Event
Club Event
Club Meeting
Committee Meeting
Deadline
Fundraiser
General
Official DG Visit
Speaker

	Last hidden column for tag filter
05 Feb 2019 David Graham, Gill Johnston, James Billing What's ahead in 2019 Feb 05, 2019 Please come to our first official meeting at the Northern Club on the 5th of February to hear more about what ideas are in the pipeline regarding major fumdraising projects and continued improvements to the way we operate as a Club. Fundraising Director David Graham, Membership Director and Immediate Past President Gill Johnston and member James Billing will each do a brief presentation on their topic followed by an open Q&A session. This is an important meeting to learn about & participate in the future plans of our Club.
05 Feb 2019 5 February Meeting Registration Feb 05, 2019 7:10 AM Please come to our first official meeting at the Northern Club on the 5th February to hear more about what ideas are in the pipeline regarding major fundraising projects and continued improvements to the way we operate as a club. We will have 4 internal speakers on the day: David Graham - Fundraising Director, Gill Johnston- Membership Director & Immediate Past President, Christine Fenby- PR & Marketing Director, and James Billing who will introduce us to a strategic project. This is an important meeting and all members are encouraged to attend to ask questions and to learn more about what opportunities are ahead and how you can get involved. Your voice is important to our success as a club. Thank you for your commitment and enthusiasm for our Club. It is through your efforts and participation that our Club continues to be "good at heart" while having fun together.
07 Feb 2019 Food Parcel Packing - Auckland City Mission Feb 07, 2019 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Volunteers are needed at the Auckland City Mission Distribuiton Centre to help pack food parcels and to sort food and goods donations. We have secured a volunteering shift for our club on Thursday 7th February. Typical hours are 10am to 3pm, but if you cannot commit for the entire shift that is ok. Light physical work (i.e. packing and sorting food). Covered shoes required. Paid street parking is available. 15 volunteers maximum.
12 Feb 2019 Adina Thorn - Adina Thorn Lawyers My Experience with Class Action Legal Cases Feb 12, 2019 Adina Thorn is a highly experienced lawyer in the areas of commercial and property litigation and disputes resolution With a particular focus on disputes in construction, property and trust litigation, Adina has acted for clients in all levels of Court in New Zealand and has been involved in hundreds of mediations, arbitrations and adjudications. Adina Thorn Lawyers, is also the firm leading one of the biggest leaky buildings product liability claims ever seen in New Zealand. The funded class action against the James Hardie group of companies is seeking $250 million in damages arising from defects in that company’s plaster cladding products. Adina is frequently contacted for media commentary in relation to property and construction related issues due to her wealth of knowledge and experience in this area. Outside the law, Adina is also a Board Member of the Winstone Churchill Memorial Trust and Board of Cadastral Surveyors
12 Feb 2019 12 February Meeting Registration Feb 12, 2019 7:10 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting Tuesday 12/02/2019 My Experience with Class Action Legal Cases Adina Thorn is a highly experienced lawyer in the areas of commercial and property litigation and disputes resolution With a particular focus on disputes in construction, property, and trust litigation, Adina has acted for clients in all levels of court in New Zealand and has been involved in hundreds of mediations, arbitrations, and adjudications. Adina Thorn Lawyers, is also the firm leading one of the biggest leaky buildings product liability claims ever seen in New Zealand. The funded class action against the James Hardie group of companies is seeking $250 million in damages arising from defects in that company’s plaster cladding products. Adina is frequently contacted for media commentary in relation to property and construction related issues due to her wealth of knowledge and experience in this area. Outside the law, Adina is also a Board Member of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust NZ and the Board of Cadastral Surveyors. 5-minute speaker: Bryan Coyte Introducer: Kenneth Winstone Thanker: Greg Walker Reception: Daniel Turkel, Shirley Wijma, Rob Wills
19 Feb 2019 Stephen Te Waiti- Automotive Holdings Group Ltd. How I Survived a Heart Attack Feb 19, 2019 Stephen is the Group FInance and Aftercare Manager at Automotive Holdings Group Ltd. He is married with 3 adult children and lives on the North Shore. Life was pretty good for this fit and active 54 year old when in May 2018, he suffered a heart attack at work. Having survivied, he has a different outlook on life and has a message to share about "Men's Health" which is something we all need to be reminded about regularly.
19 Feb 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 19 February 2019 Feb 19, 2019 7:10 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting Tuesday 19/02/2019 Stephen Te Waiti- Automotive Holdings Group Ltd How I Survived a Heart Attack Stephen is the Group FInance and Aftercare Manager at Automotive Holdings Group Ltd. He is married with 3 adult children and lives on the North Shore. Life was pretty good for this fit and active 54-year old when in May 2018, he suffered a heart attack at work. Having survived, he has a different outlook on life and has a message to share about men's health, which is something we all need to be reminded about regularly. 5-minute speaker: Alex Keuch Reception: Graham Hendry, Peter Wilson, Kenneth Winstone Introducer/host: Des Trigg Thanker: James Langton Upcoming meetings: 26/02/2019: Angela Caughey - Dealing with dementia 05/03/2019: Michael Graham - SAS missions in Africa
26 Feb 2019 Angela Caughey Preventing Dementia - 14 ways to brain health Feb 26, 2019 Research has uncovered indicators, from early childhood on, which can predispose people towards developing dementia. Dementia currently affects over 60,000 New Zealanders, a number likely to triple by 2050. Research indicates there are some ways in which we may be able to prevent dementia developing. Books written by Angela available to purchase – “Dealing Daily With Dementia” “How To Communicate With Someone Who Has Dementia”
26 Feb 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 26 February 2019 Feb 26, 2019 7:10 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting Tuesday 26/02/2019 Angela Caughey Preventing Dementia - 14 ways to brain health Dementia currently affects over 60,000 New Zealanders: a number likely to triple by 2050. Research has uncovered indicators, from early childhood on, which can predispose people towards developing dementia. It suggests there are some ways in which we may be able to prevent dementia developing. Books written by Angela are available to purchase: “Dealing Daily With Dementia” “How To Communicate With Someone Who Has Dementia” Introducer: Phil Caughey Thanker: Peter Wilson Reception: Chris Winders, James Billing, John Boscawen Upcoming meetings: 05/03/2019 Michael Graham Author SAS missions in Africa 12/03/2019 Brian Gaynor Exec. Director – Milford Asset Management Market & economic outlook
05 Mar 2019 Michael Graham Secret SAS Missions in Africa Mar 05, 2019 Michael Graham is the author of "Secret SAS Missions in Africa" and now works full time as the head of security at Foodstuffs HQ in Mt. Roskill. His book is thought to be the first to tell the story of the little known C Squadron of the Special Air Service. Operating in Africa, the Squadron was involved in counter communist terrorist operations from 1968-1980. "In the unstable final stages of British colonial and white rule, the Squadron was never short of action. African nationalist movements, backed by Russia s and China s direct and indirect support posed a constant and deadly threat to the existing regimes. Small highly trained detachments of the SAS with highly developed bush warfare skills proved devastatingly effective and achieved results out of all proportion to their size. Often their enemies believed that they were facing rival factions and turned on each other". (www.boomerangbooks.com) Much of the SAS' actions are highly classified, and not commented on by the British government or the Ministry of Defence. Come hear Michael share his personal life experiences with us.
05 Mar 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 5 March 2019 Mar 05, 2019 7:10 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting - Tuesday 05/03/2019 Michael Graham Michael Graham is the author of "Secret SAS Missions in Africa" and now works full time as the head of security at Foodstuffs HQ in Mt. Roskill. His book is thought to be the first to tell the story of the little known C Squadron of the Special Air Service. Operating in Africa, the Squadron was involved in counter communist terrorist operations from 1968-1980. "In the unstable final stages of British colonial and white rule, the Squadron was never short of action. African nationalist movements, backed by Russia's and China's direct and indirect support posed a constant and deadly threat to the existing regimes. Small highly trained detachments of the SAS with highly developed bush warfare skills proved devastatingly effective and achieved results out of all proportion to their size. Often their enemies believed that they were facing rival factions and turned on each other". (www.boomerangbooks.com) Much of the SAS's actions are highly classified, and not commented on by the British government or the Ministry of Defence. Come hear Michael share his experiences with us. Introducer: David Graham Thanker: John Halstead Reception: Graham Hendry, Steven Briggs, Mike Campbell Upcoming meetings: 12/03/2019 Brian Gaynor - Milford Asset Management The proposed tax reforms and their possible impact 19/03/2019 Professor Sally Rogers Downtown Rotary Visiting Scholar
12 Mar 2019 Brian Gaynor, Milford Asset Management Proposed Tax Reform And Its Possible Impact on NZ Capital Markets Mar 12, 2019 Brian Gaynor is an Executive Director of Milford Asset Management, Head of Investments, and Chairman of Milford’s Investment Forum and its Private Equity Investment Committee. Brian’s career includes roles as a Partner and Head of Research at stockbrokers Jarden & Co. (which later became First NZ Capital), and a member of the New Zealand Stock Exchange. He has also been a board member of a number of listed and public owned entities, including the Guardians of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. He is also one of the original founders of Milford Asset Management and was Portfolio Manager of the sector-leading Milford Active Growth Funds (both Unit Trust and KiwiSaver) from their establishment in 2007 until April 2017. A highly-regarded company analyst and economic commentator with over 40 years’ experience in New Zealand's capital markets, Brian is well-known for his frequent radio and television appearances, and his weekly column in the NZ Herald over the past three decades. The proposed tax reforms recommended by the Tax Working Group (TWG), if implemented in their current entirety, would likely have a significant impact on the flow of capital in New Zealand and a detrimental effect on the country's capital markets, and potentially unintended negative consequences for the majority of taxpayers and the wider economy. Whilst many New Zealanders might be broadly supportive of taxing the capital gains enjoyed by property speculators, a tiny proportion of the population and some not even NZ residents; it is doubtful many would agree to punitive taxes on the owners of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) which employ the majority of New Zealand taxpayers, or the average kiwi's post-tax retirement savings in KiwiSavers, managed funds or share portfolios. Nor would the majority be in favour of a regime that disincentivises investment by New Zealanders in NZ companies on the domestic exchange, whilst favouring investment in foreign companies instead, and which simultaneously encourages yet more ownership of NZ companies by foreign investors. Although the current proposals are just that, and Government is a long way from confirming which of the recommendations, if any, it might implement after the next general election, Brian will look at some elements of the proposals which appear to not have the intended effect of bringing “fairness” to the tax system, and which might have significant detrimental impacts on the country’s small businesses, large publicly owned companies, and housing and capital markets, and how that might impact the wider New Zealand economy.
12 Mar 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 12 March 2019 Mar 12, 2019 7:10 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting - Tuesday 12/03/2019 Brian Gaynor - Milford Asset Management Brian Gaynor’s career includes roles as a Partner and Head of Research at stockbrokers Jarden & Co. (which later became First NZ Capital), and a member of the NZ Stock Exchange. He is a founder of Milford Asset Management and was Portfolio Manager of the sector-leading Milford Active Growth Funds (Unit Trust and KiwiSaver) from their establishment in 2007 until April 2017. He is currently an Executive Director of Milford Asset Management, Head of Investments, and Chairman of Milford’s Investment Forum and its Private Equity Investment Committee. Brian has also been a board member of a number of listed and public owned entities, including the Guardians of the NZ Superannuation Fund. A highly-regarded company analyst and economic commentator with over 40 years’ experience in New Zealand's capital markets, Brian is well-known for his frequent radio and television appearances, and his weekly column in the NZ Herald over the past three decades. Although the Government is a long way from confirming which, if any, of the recommendations of the Tax Working Group it might implement after the next general election, Brian will look at some elements of the proposals which appear to not have the intended effect of bringing “fairness” to the tax system, and which might have significant detrimental impacts on the country’s small businesses, large publicly owned companies, and housing and capital markets; and how that might impact the wider New Zealand economy. Introducer: Simon Walton Thanker: Andy Picot Reception: Susanne Loesser, Philip Caughey, Michele Corso Upcoming meetings: 19/03/2019 Professor Sally Rogers Downtown Rotary Visiting Scholar 26/03/2019 Jaime Brown NZ sign language The mission to normalise NZ sign language
12 Mar 2019 FULL: RMHC Cook Night Mar 12, 2019 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM We have now reached capacity for thsi event - please get in touch with Kat Trevor if you would like to be on the wait list. We are cooking for the Domain House families on Tuesday 12th March. Its a wonderful experience and we need 15 volunteers to assist with cooking dinner and dessert. Details such as menu and health & safety will be covered with the volunteeer team closer to the time. There is no cost to volunteers as we raised funds at the 2018 Melbourne Cup function for this event.
17 Mar 2019 Rub Shoulders - Get Together at the Davidson's Mar 17, 2019 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM Join us for a rub shoulders event, kindly hosted by Diane and Nigel Davidson. A BBQ will be a great way to catch up with your fellow members after the holiday break. The Greek Band will be playing and there will be a welcome glass of bubbles on your arrival. Please BYO BBQ food and any other drinks/wine. We will provide some nibbles, salads and dessert. Friends and family are welcome
19 Mar 2019 Prof.Sally Rogers Downtown Rotary Visiting Scholar What should we be doing for young children with ASD? Options and evidence Mar 19, 2019 Professor Sally J. Rogers is a developmental psychologist, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Director of Training and Mentoring at the MIND Institute, University of California Davis. Her current research focuses on developing effective interventions for infants and toddlers with autism that families and professionals can deliver. In addition to research, she is also a clinician, providing evaluation, treatment, and consultation to infants, children and adults with autism and their families. The empirically supported early intervention model that she developed with Geri Dawson and other colleagues - the Early Start Denver Model - is internationally known and was recognised by Time.com and Autism Speaks as one of the 10 main medical breakthroughs of 2012 and its materials have been translated into 15 languages. Professor Rogers will present a historical overview of autism spectrum disorder leading up to modern day advances including the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) that she has co-developed in the United States. She will also discuss the relevance of international research to the New Zealand context.
19 Mar 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 19 March 2019 Mar 19, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland Weekly meeting – Tuesday 19/03/2019 Professor Sally Rogers Downtown Rotary Visiting Scholar What should we be doing for young children with ASD? Options and evidence Professor Sally Rogers is a developmental psychologist, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Director of Training and Mentoring at the MIND Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) at the University of California, Davis. Her current research focuses on developing effective interventions for infants and toddlers with autism that families and professionals can deliver. She is also a clinician, providing evaluation, treatment, and consultation to infants, children, and adults with autism and their families. The early intervention model that she developed with Geri Dawson and other colleagues – the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) – is internationally known and was recognised by Time.com and the Autism Speaks advocacy organisation as one of the 10 main medical breakthroughs of 2012 and its materials have been translated into 15 languages. Professor Rogers will present a historical overview of autism spectrum disorder leading up to modern-day advances including the ESDM. She will also discuss the relevance of international research to the New Zealand context. Introducer/host: Graham Hendry Thanker: Dr Bill Daniels Reception: Dan Turkel, Bryan Coyte, Frankie Crellin Upcoming meetings 26/03/2019 Charlie Langhorne Wild in Art The benefits of the Wild in Art programme 02/04/2019 Brian Mayo-Smith Joint and several liquidator of Mainzeal Directors’ obligations
20 Mar 2019 Food Service for the Homeless at The City Mission Mar 20, 2019 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM We have secured another 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 at least 5 volunteers to complete the duties required. Get in touch with Kat if you have any questions.
26 Mar 2019 New Member Induction and Group Brainstorming Various speakers Mar 26, 2019 In lieu of a guest speaker, we have a number of activities planned for the 26th March meeting. Come and get to know Susan Benedek and Matthew Orange who will become Downtown Rotarians a our new member induction. Find out the final status of Mal's Challenge; hear a short 5-min presentation on Mindfulness from Tony Keegan and a quick update on Battle of the Suits from Gill Johnston. Participate and share your thoughts about our Club Strategy & Structure around our key Social Causes. We want to hear how things are working and will use the feedback in next year's annual planning. A group brainstorming session will be facilitated to work through the following questions: Regarding our Club's Strategy to focus on the 7+1 Caustes and the alignment of members based on their interest and passion... 1) What has worked well? 2) What can be improved? 3) What tools or resources do you think are necessary for members or Champions to increase their effectiveness? 4) Are the goals the right ones for the Causes? Should the goals also incorporate non-monetary goals such as activities, relationship building, longer-term outcomes? Please come show your support of our newest members and share your thoughts on how we can continue to learn and grow as a Club. Your feedback is important and enables us to stay relevant and vibrant.
26 Mar 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 26 March 2019 Mar 26, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly Meeting Tuesday 26/03/2019 New Member Induction + High-level Brainstorming Session on Club Strategy & Structure In lieu of a guest speaker, we have a number of activities on the 26^th of March: come and get to know Susan Benedek and Matthew Orange who will become Downtown Rotarians at our new member induction find out the final status of Mal’s Challenge hear a 5-minute presentation on mindfulness from Tony Keegan a quick update on the Battle of the Suits from Gill Johnston Participate and share your thoughts about our strategy and structure around Social Causes instead of Committees. We want to hear how things are working and will use the feedback in next year’s annual planning. A group brainstorming session will be facilitated to work through the following questions regarding our Club Strategy to focus on the 7+1 (Micro-financing in Fiji) Causes and the alignment of members based on their interest and passion: What has worked well? What can be improved? What tools or resources are necessary for members or Champions to increase their effectiveness? Are the goals the right ones for the Causes? Should the goals also incorporate non-monetary goals such as activities, relationship building, long-term outcomes? Please come show your support of our newest members and share your thoughts on how we can continue to learn and grow as a Club. Your feedback is important and enables us to stay relevant and vibrant. Reception: Chris Winders, Diane Davidson, Pam Deal Upcoming meetings: 02/04/2019 Brian Mayo-Smith Joint and several liquidator of Mainzeal Directors’ obligations 09/04/2019 Sir Don McKinnon Former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations “An uncertain world”
31 Mar 2019 This Sunday - Working Bee - Greg Moyle’s Farm Mar 31, 2019 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join us for am afternoon working bee at Greg’s farm. The farm is just over an hour's drive from Auckland. We’ll help to pick produce and prepare the Autumn crops. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring your own water and snacks. Get in touch with Greg if you can come along. His mobile is 021444339.
02 Apr 2019 Brian Mayo Smith Mainzeal's Liquidators litigation against the Directors Apr 02, 2019 Brian Mayo-Smith, Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, FCA (ICAEW), MA (Oxon) After graduating from Oxford in Economics and Engineering, Brian trained as an accountant in the UK before moving to New Zealand where he has been a partner with BDO Auckland and predecessor firms since 1982. He retired as a partner at the end of 2016 and remains a consultant to that firm. His experience is wide-ranging, including the areas of assurance, insolvency, investigations and corporate reconstructions. He has been regularly involved in due diligence projects on behalf of investment companies and high net worth individuals. Brian has acted as an expert witness in a variety of cases. Brian’s insolvency assignments have included TV3, Yarrows The Bakers, Lane Walker Rudkin and Blacktop Construction. Along with Andrew Bethell, he was appointed liquidator of Mainzeal in 2013. Brian has been a director of K1W1 since 2000. K1W1 is Sir Stephen Tindall’s investment vehicle supporting an extensive range of start-ups in the technology sector. Topic: Mainzeal’s Liquidators litigation against the directors -Background to the case -Why Litigation Funding -Section 135 Companies Act – Reckless Trading -Section 136 Companies Act – Duty in relation to obligations -Assessing Quantum of damages -Restructurings shortly before receivership/liquidation -Does the High Court decision create new obligations on directors?
02 Apr 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 2 April 2019 Apr 02, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland Weekly meeting – Tuesday 02/04/2019 Now enriched with 5-minute speaker Rob Wills on Botswana! Brian Mayo-Smith Consultant, BDO Auckland Mainzeal liquidators’ litigation against the company’s directors Brian Mayo-Smith, Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, FCA (ICAEW), MA (Oxon) After graduating from Oxford in Economics and Engineering, Brian trained as an accountant in the UK before moving to New Zealand where he has been a partner with BDO Auckland and predecessor firms since 1982. He retired as a partner at the end of 2016 and remains a consultant to that firm. His experience includes assurance, insolvency, investigations and corporate reconstructions. He has been regularly involved in due diligence projects on behalf of investment companies and high net worth individuals. He has acted as an expert witness in a variety of cases. Brian’s insolvency assignments have included TV3, Yarrows The Bakers, Lane Walker Rudkin, and Blacktop Construction. Along with Andrew Bethell, he was appointed liquidator of Mainzeal in 2013. Brian has been a director of K1W1 since 2000. K1W1 is Sir Stephen Tindall’s investment vehicle supporting an extensive range of start-ups in the technology sector. Brian will be speaking about the litigation by Mainzeal’s liquidators against the company’s directors: -Background to the case -Why litigation funding? -Section 135 Companies Act – Reckless trading -Section 136 Companies Act – Duty in relation to obligations -Assessing the quantum of damages -Restructurings shortly before receivership/liquidation -Does the High Court decision create new obligations on directors? Introducer/host: Des Trigg Thanker: Greg Walker Reception: Graham Hendry, Heida Donegan Upcoming meetings: 09/04/2019 Rt Hon Sir Don McKinnon ONZ GCVO “An uncertain world” 16/04/2019 Rt Hon Jim Bolger ONZ “Fair pay agreements” 23/04/2019 No meeting (Day after Easter Monday)
06 Apr 2019 This Saturday - Working Bee - Greg Moyle’s Farm Apr 06, 2019 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM The macadamias, feijoas and figs are in season. Join Greg at the farm and help to pick the produce. It’s just over an hour's drive from Auckland. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring your own water and snacks. Get in touch with Greg if you can come along. His mobile is 021444339. Produce will be sold at the markets and at our Rotary meetings to raise funds for community projects.
09 Apr 2019 Sir Don McKinnon An Uncertain World Apr 09, 2019 World War 1 was supposed to be the war to end all wars then 21 years later we had WW2. In order that mistakes weren't repeated a new world order was put in place underpinned by a marshall plan to rebuild Europe and NATO which joined the US and Canada to Europe in the most successful security alliance the world has ever seen. It was essentially unchallenged for 70 years until now when we see quite different forces at work threatening to undermine that global security. Hence "an uncertain world"
09 Apr 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 9 April 2019 Apr 09, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 09/04/2019 Rt Hon Sir Don McKinnon ONZ GCVO Chair of the New Zealand China Council “An uncertain world” The eldest son of Walter McKinnon, who was New Zealand Chief of the General Staff in the 1960s, Don McKinnon was born in London and educated in New Zealand and the USA. Initially working in farm management consulting and real estate, he entered Parliament in 1978 and served as Junior and then Senior Whip in the early 1980s in the Muldoon government. When the National Party won the 1990 general election, Don became Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister of Pacific Island Affairs. In Foreign Affairs, he oversaw New Zealand's election to the UN Security Council, increased activity in the Commonwealth of Nations, and attempts to broker a truce in Bougainville. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998 for his part in resolving that conflict. After leaving Parliament following the 1999 general election, Don served as Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations for two terms, from 2000 to 2008. In the 2008 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Member of the Order of New Zealand, our highest civilian honour. In 2009, he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order for services to the Commonwealth. Sir Don is currently Chair of the New Zealand China Council. He also serves with the Waitangi National Trust Board, the Asia New Zealand Foundation, and the Royal Commonwealth Society. World War I was supposed to be the “War to end all wars”: but 21 years later we had World War II. To ensure that mistakes weren't repeated, a New World Order was put in place underpinned by the Marshall Plan to rebuild Western Europe and by NATO, which joined the USA and Canada to Europe in the most successful security alliance the world has ever seen. It was essentially unchallenged for 70 years – until now, when we see quite different forces at work, threatening to undermine that global security. Hence the title of Sir Don’s address: "An uncertain world". Introducer/host: Stuart Rowe Thanker: Mark Jenkins *5-minute speaker: Greg Moyle on Le Quesnoy* Reception: Susanne Loesser, Kerryn Downey, Wayne Dyer Upcoming meetings: 16/04/2019 Rt Hon Jim Bolger ONZ “Fair pay agreements” 23/04/2019 No meeting (Day after Easter Monday)
16 Apr 2019 The Rt. Hon. Jim Bolger ONZ Replacing GDP, Implications of Climate Change, international issues from President Trump to Brexit Apr 16, 2019
16 Apr 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 16 April 2019 Apr 16, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 16/04/2019 The Rt Hon Jim Bolger ONZ Replacing GDP, Implications of Climate change, international issues from President Trump to Brexit. The Rt Hon James Bolger had a 25-year career in politics, as leader of the National Party for almost 12 years, a cabinet minister for 16 years, and as Prime Minister from October 1990 to December 1997. He was subsequently Ambassador to the United States of America. He currently holds a number of key governance roles including Chairman of the International Advisory Board of the World Agricultural Forum and Chairman of the Gas Industry Company Ltd (an industry body with the principal objective of ensuring that gas is delivered to existing and new customers in a safe, efficient, fair, reliable, and environmentally sustainable manner). He is also Chancellor of the University of Waikato, a member of Te Uruwera Board, and a Treaty Negotiations consultant. He was appointed a member of the Order of New Zealand in December 1997. Mr Bolger will chat about replacing GDP, which just measures money transactions, with a more comprehensive measure of progress. He will also look at the enormous implications of climate change: the council for the Kapiti Coast, where he lives, have just announced that they will be implementing a plan to start moving back from the coastline. Finally, he will look at various international issues from President Trump to Brexit. Introducer/host: Suzanne O'Leary Thanker: Christine Fenby *5-minute speaker: Simon Walton (US war history tour)* Reception: Daniel Turkel, Christine Fenby, Mark Forbes Upcoming meetings: 23/04/2019 No meeting (Day after Easter Monday) 30/04/2019 Alywn Poole Academic Manager – Mt Hobson Middle School “The role of charter schools” 07/05/2019 Victoria Brownlee Alumni development assistant – University of Auckland “UN experience”
23 Apr 2019 No meeting - day after Easter Apr 23, 2019
23 Apr 2019 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - RMHC Cook Night - Grafton Mews Apr 23, 2019 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM Ronald McDonald House Charities have asked if we can assist, at short notice, with a family cook night on Tuesday 23rd April at Grafton Mews Of course we can!! Grafton Mews has a smaller kitchen than Domain House, so we need 6 more volunteers to assist with cooking dinner and dessert for 100 people staying at the house while their loved ones are in care at Starship. We need to meet at Grafton Mews at 4pm. Dinner is served at 6pm. Details such as menu and health & safety will be covered with the volunteeer team closer to the time. We have some funds availalbe from our 2018 Melbourne Cup fundraiser to support this event, but its likley volunteers may be charged $10-$15 to cover the cost of the groceries. Please register for this event if you can assist at short notice.
24 Apr 2019 Food Parcel Packing - Auckland City Mission Apr 24, 2019 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Volunteers are needed at the Auckland City Mission Distribuiton Centre to help pack food parcels and to sort food and goods donations. We have secured a volunteering shift for our club on Wednesday 24th April Typical hours are 10am to 3pm, but if you cannot commit for the entire shift that is ok. Light physical work (i.e. packing and sorting food). Covered shoes required. Paid street parking is available. 15 volunteers maximum.
30 Apr 2019 Alwyn Poole, Mt Hobson Middle School & Sth/West Ak All about Charter Schools in NZ Apr 30, 2019 Alwyn founded and academically manages Mt Hobson Middle School in Newmarket, Auckland. A private school for up to 50 children. 12:1 student:teacher ratio, project based curriculum, outstanding classroom teaching and an innovative day structure. In 2018 he co-founded Innovative Education Consultants (IEC) https://www.innovativeeducation.co.nz/ to share the uniquely written Project Based Curriculum and other aspects of our model and how to arrange resourcing. Alwyn is a Board member of the Villa Education Trust that has successfully established two of New Zealand's Partnership Schools - South Auckland Middle School (www.southauckland.school.nz) and Middle School West Auckland (www.westauckland.school.nz). Both schools are based on the MHMS model with a 15:1 student teacher ratio, split-day (Academic Morning and Arts/Activity Based afternoon), 60 student "Villas" and other aspects that simply make them work for young people!
30 Apr 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 30 April 2019 Apr 30, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 30/04/2019 Alwyn Poole BBS, MEd (Hons), Dip Tchg, PG Dip Sport Mgt Principal and Academic Manager of Mt Hobson Middle School “The role of charter schools” Alwyn Poole founded and academically manages Mt Hobson Middle School in Newmarket, Auckland It is a private school for up to 50 children, with a 12:1 student:teacher ratio, a project-based curriculum, and an innovative day structure. He is also a board member of the Villa Education Trust, which has established a further two partnership schools: South Auckland Middle School and Middle School West Auckland. They are both based on the Mt Hobson model, with a 15:1 student teacher ratio, split-day model (academic morning and arts/activity-based afternoon), 60 student "villas", and other aspects that they believe make them work for young people. In 2018 Alwyn co-founded Innovative Education Consultants to share the unique project-based curriculum, other aspects of the model, and how to arrange resourcing. Alwyn has taught at Tauranga Boys College, Hamilton Boys High School, and St Cuthbert's College. He states that throughout his teaching career and in his own study, he has sought the best ways to teach and learn. These methods have been incorporated into the structure of Mt Hobson Middle School. Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering Introducer/host: John Boscawen Thanker: Kenneth Winstone 5-minute speaker: Wayne Dyer (“A journey from another era”) Reception: Chris Winders, Tony Gardner, David Graham Upcoming meetings: 07/05/2019 Victoria Brownlee Alumni development assistant – University of Auckland “UN experience” 14/05/2019 Tanya Hart Project director – Trees that Count “How Sir Stephen Tindall’s vision for a native tree campaign became a reality”
03 May 2019 Feeding the Homeless - Auckland City Mission May 03, 2019 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM We have secured another 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. 18+ only. We need at least 5 volunteers to complete the duties required. Get in touch with Kat if you have any questions.
07 May 2019 Victoria Brownlee, Alumni Development, AK Uni Defying the Smashed Avocado Sterotype: My Journey to the United Nations May 07, 2019 In 2018, Victoria Brownlee became the first New Zealand woman to intern with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. She will be discussing her internship experience and sharing her story from New Zealand to New York. Originally from West Auckland, Victoria pursued a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland. Recently, Victoria co-directed a month-long study tour of the US for sixteen New Zealand university students and arranged meetings with 55 speakers at 32 organisations ranging from Google to the World Bank. She also took the delegation to the Harvard National Model United Nations conference where she fell in love with the feeling of possibility in New York and set herself a goal of returning within a year. Four months later, she was offered an internship at the United Nations. With the support of the University and the Peace & Disarmament Education Trust, she was able to relocate from West Auckland to NYC, where she worked for the Strategic Planning Unit in the Office for Disarmament Affairs. She advised on many issues including nuclear weapons in North Korea and the role of artificial intelligence in security. Aside from her UN job, Victoria also worked for the University of Auckland as a Special Project Lead for New York. Her role involved interviewing alumni in the US with a view to creating a new global alumni engagement strategy.
07 May 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 7 May 2019 May 07, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 07/05/2019 Victoria Brownlee Alumni development assistant – University of Auckland “Defying the Smashed Avocado Stereotype: My Journey to the United Nations” In 2018, Victoria Brownlee became the first New Zealand woman to intern with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs. She pursued a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland. Recently, Victoria co-directed a month-long study tour of the USA for sixteen New Zealand university students and arranged meetings with 55 speakers at 32 organisations ranging from Google to the World Bank. She also took the delegation to the Harvard National Model United Nations conference. She fell in love with New York and set herself a goal of returning within a year. Four months later, she was offered an internship at the United Nations. With the support of the University and the Peace & Disarmament Education Trust, she was able to accept this offer and worked for the Strategic Planning Unit in the Office for Disarmament Affairs. She advised on issues including nuclear weapons in North Korea and the role of artificial intelligence in security. Aside from her UN job, Victoria also worked for the University of Auckland as a Special Project Lead for New York. Her role involved interviewing alumni in the US with a view to creating a new global alumni engagement strategy. Victoria will be discussing her internship experience and sharing her story from New Zealand to New York. Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering Introducer/host: Byran Theunisen Thanker: Susan Benedek 5-minute speaker: Philip Caughey on A.I. Reception: Susanne Loesser, Jim Hainey, Grant Hally Upcoming meetings: 14/05/2019 Tanya Hart Project director – Trees that Count “How Sir Stephen Tindall’s vision for a native tree campaign became a reality” 21/05/2019 Jaime Brown Co-director of Merge NZ “The mission to normalise NZ sign language”
10 May 2019 District Conference 2019 May 10, 2019 12:00 PM – May 12, 2019 12:00 PM District Conference 2019 will be held in Napier Conference Delegate $345 Delegate Partner $235 https://rotarydistrict9920.org/page/district-9920-conference-2019 Conference Program Outline: Friday 10 May 2019 Conference Activities will begin on Friday with the District Governor's golf tournament at the Bridge Pa Golf club. Also on Friday afternoon we have optional activities - A bike tour of 6 wineries organised by On-Yer-Bike (see below) or a guided Art Deco walk through Napier (see below). Registration for the conference will open at 4:30 p.m. Friday and there is a cocktail party from 5:30 p.m. The conference will be formally opened at 6:00 p.m. The cocktail function concludes at 7:30 at which time you can make your own arrangements for dinner. Saturday 11 May 2019 Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. for those who didn't make it Friday night. The conference opens at 8:45 a.m. and a program of entertaining, thought-provoking and inspirational speakers and projects will follow. Lunch will be at 12:30 and the program for Saturday will conclude at 3:20 p.m. to allow the venue to setup for dinner. On Saturday afternoon we will be offering the options of a wine tasting at the venue with a number of smaller Hawkes Bay wineries or a guided Art Deco walk through Napier. Saturday night sees a gala dinner with a theme of Art Deco (no surprises there !!). Entertainment will be provided by Stolen Records. Sunday 12 May 2019 The Sunday program commences at 8:30 and includes more entertaining, thought-provoking and inspirational speakers and projects. The conference will conclude at 12:30 and you are then free to return home or stay on to enjoy Napier and the surrounding countryside. Speaker Program. We have an exciting list of speakers lined up or this conference - keep your eyes here for additions to the list as they are confirmed. Current speakers confirmed are: (click on the names for links to bio information) Dr Tom Mulholland - Dr Tom is an Emergency Department Doctor and GP with over 25 years’ experience in New Zealand. He has worked in Kaitaia Hospital in the North to Southland Hospital and the Sub Antarctic Islands as a doctor. He has worked in Tologa Bay, Chatham Islands, Papamoa in the east to Raglan, Taranaki and Greymouth in the west. He has hosted his own TV and Radio shows, written two internationally best-selling books and been a professional speaker to the likes of Google, Microsoft and Hilton for the last 10 years. Dr Harold Hilman -After working in his early years as a clinical psychologist, Dr Hilman developed a passion for leadership development while teaching at the United States Air Force Academy. His professional journey since then has led him down the path where he is actively exploring the domain of authentic leadership. His two books have focused on what it means to lead others through authentic connections. Mike Williams - Mike is a former president of the Labour party and regularly appears on current affairs television in New Zealand. Mike is chief executive of the Howard League whose programmes and objectives are aimed at reducing the prison population, reducing recidivism rates and helping reintegration of former prisoners into communities. Nigel Latta - Nigel trained as a Clinical Psychologist and worked for over two decades in the areas of forensic psychology and family therapy. In 2010, as a result of his passion for science and science education, Nigel was invited to become an associate of the world leading Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study at the University of Otago. In 2012 he was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to psychology. He’s written eight books which have now been published in 19 countries and 10 languages. His television career has spanned almost a decade and he’s presented a number of series including Beyond the Darklands, The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show, On Thin Ice: Nigel Latta in Antarctica, and The Hard Stuff. In 2016, along with Arwen O’Connor and Mitchell Hawkes he co-founded a production company, Ruckus, and the team have since made numerous primetime television series including Mind Over Money, What Next, and The Curious Mind. In 2018 Ruckus was named New Zealand’s Hottest Production Company in the StopPress awards. Janie Elrick - Janie loves adventure and is always planning her next one. She’s climbed Kilimanjaro, been trailing in the Yukon River and sailed her own yacht across the Atlantic. With a goal of completing a marathon on every continent, Janie has ticked Antarctica and two others off her list. Janie brings her passion to her work and has held successful roles as CFO at leading New Zealand companies – Downer NZ, Steel & Tube, NZ Dairy, Synlait, Zespri, and LIC. Her contribution to the merger of several dairy companies to form what is now Fonterra Co-operative Group is a career highlight. Janie is at a life crossroads, choosing to leave the corporate world and embark on the not yet chartered adventure of life after work. She will share her experiences, her passion for adventure and her long held belief of ambitions without boundaries.
14 May 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 14 May 2019 May 14, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 14/05/2019 Tanya Hart Regional Programme Manager “Trees That Count” Climate change and reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions is a hot topic. Trees That Count is a group making a difference. Encompassing the vision of Sir Stephen Tindall and with catalytic investment funding from The Tindall Foundation, the organisation counts the number of native trees being planted nationally, whilst also encouraging and enabling more plantings through its online marketplace, which allows individuals, businesses, and families to fund or gift native trees. These trees are matched with planters throughout the country. Trees That Count’s goal is to see 200 million additional natives planted in the next 10 years. Over 23 million have been counted to date. It also wants to create a culture where planting or gifting native trees becomes the Kiwi ‘thing to do’ to celebrate or commemorate occasions. This week, the Prime Minister gifted 10 native trees to celebrate the new royal baby via Trees That Count. Tanya is responsible for extending Trees That Count’s reach, expertise, and support throughout New Zealand via a team of Regional Advisors. She also helps manage relationships with nurseries, planting partners and planting projects, and manages the Trust’s technical team. Being Auckland-based, Tanya is available to support partners of Project Crimson and Trees That Count, both industry and corporate, across the wider region. Tanya was 2-i-c at Beef+Lamb New Zealand for 14 years and has over 25 years’ experience in business. In consultancy roles, she has broad experience working with a variety of clients across philanthropic, agricultural, commercial property, conservation, food and beverage, and business innovation sectors. She is a fervent advocate of conservation and care for the environment in conjunction with innovative New Zealand business. Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering. Introducer/host: Daniel Turkel Thanker: Gill Johnston Reception: Chris Winders, John Halstead, Gaye Harford Upcoming meetings: 21/05/2019 Jaime Brown Co-director of Merge NZ “The mission to normalise NZ sign language” 28/05/2019 Club planning day 04/06/2019 No meeting (Day after Queen’s Birthday)
14 May 2019 Tanya Hart, Trees That Count How one man's vision (Sir Stephen Tindall) for a native tree campaign became a reality May 14, 2019 7:10 AM Climate change and reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions is a hot topic. Trees That Count is a group making a difference. Encompassing the vision of Sir Stephen Tindall and with catalytic investment funding from The Tindall Foundation, the organisation counts the number of native trees being planted nationally, whilst also encouraging and enabling more plantings through its online marketplace, which allows individuals, businesses and families to fund or gift native trees. These ‘funded’ trees are matched with planters throughout the country. Trees That Count’s goal is to see 200 million additional natives planted in the next 10 years. Over 23 million have been counted to date. It also wants to create a culture where planting or gifting native trees becomes the Kiwi ‘thing to do’ to celebrate or commemorate occasions. This week, the Prime Minister gifted 10 native trees to celebrate the new royal baby via Trees That Count. ‘ Tanya is responsible for extending the organisation's reach, expertise and support in to regions throughout New Zealand via a network of Regional Advisors spanning Northland to Otago. She works with the team of Advisors, helps manage relationships with nurseries, planting partners and planting projects as needed.
17 May 2019 "Trees for Survival" Planting day, King's School May 17, 2019 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Join King's School on their TFS Planting day again at Ramarama. Travel by bus or own car, Friday. Land owner is Jenny & Ray Skinner. Teacher in charge is Sandy Jackson. Rain date is 24/5. Costs are sponsored by King's School. A great day's experience to represent Rotary and show our support. Help to teach students about practical environmental values. Please register your proposed attendance on CR. For more details, see Dropbox or Kenneth.
20 May 2019 "Trees for Survival" Planting day, Meadowbank Sch. May 20, 2019 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join Meadowbank Primary School on their TFS Planting day at 2791 Kaipara Coast Hwy, Glorit. Travel by bus or own car. Land owners are Gill & Kevin Adshead. Teacher in charge is Holly Tudor. Rain date is 27/5. Costs are sponsored by New World Remuera. A great day's experience to represent Rotary and show our support. Help to teach students about practical environmental values. Please show your support by registering your proposed attendance on CR. For more details, see Dropbox or ask Kenneth or Daniel.
21 May 2019 Jaime Brown, NZ Sign Language Mission to normalise NZ sign language May 21, 2019
21 May 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 21 May 2019 May 21, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 21/05/2019 Jaime Brown Co-director of Merge NZ “The mission to normalise NZ sign language” Merge NZ is a social enterprise with a vision to normalise New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). Following a 100 year ban on the language in the New Zealand education system, the impacts on the Deaf community are still being felt. As NZSL has been an official language of New Zealand since 2006, Merge NZ wants to ensure that awareness is raised and that the Deaf community have the access they need and deserve. There are still misconceptions about NZSL, and the Deaf community and Merge NZ are working hard to promote, teach, and create resources that provide the opportunity for NZSL to become normalised in society. Jaime’s NZSL journey began over 12 years ago. Learning NZSL out of interest, she has been involved in a number of Deaf activities such as being the communicator for the NZ Deaf Men's Cricket Team and secretary for the NZ Deaf Rugby Football union. She has completed a Victoria University of Wellington "Deaf Studies & Teaching NZSL" course and has over 6 years of experience with NZSL teaching in adult community education courses. She also worked for Geneva-Elevator for 3 years on the Deaf team in a supported employment role for the Deaf. Jaime says “But my NZSL journey is more than just a list of achievements: it's relationships, connections, friendships, and a passion – an absolute passion – for the Deaf community and NZSL as a language.” Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering. Introducer/host: Frankie Crellin Thanker: Liz Thomson 5-minute speaker: Tony Gardner – “Stumps” Reception: Daniel Turkel, Mark Jenkins, Gill Johnston Upcoming meetings: 28/05/2019 Club planning day 04/06/2019 No meeting (Day after Queen’s Birthday) 11/06/2019 Dr Ann Hood Refugee immigration and assimilation
21 May 2019 Cooking School with Karen Hally May 21, 2019 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Join us for Karen’s Entertainment Favourites Karen will demonstrate several hors d’oeuvres, entrees, mains and desserts which you can pick and mix into an exciting menu. A fun club evening with plenty of tastings. Please arrive by 7pm sharp and bring a good bottle of wine for socializing afterwards. The price $60 per person, which we can charge to your Rotary account. Family and friends are welcome. Please register them.
27 May 2019 US War History Dinner Club w/ Simon Walton May 27, 2019 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM This is a gentle reminder about the upcoming Dinner Club discussion w/Simon Walton - a continuation of his US War History Tour. It is being held at The Rydges Hotel on Monday, 27th May. There are still seats left. Please contact Keith Robinson ASAP for registration. Simon will be talking about his recent tour of military museums and other sites of military significance in the US. As you know, there is much more to cover and Simon's presentation will highlight some of the key events which have shaped the world today. If you are at all interested in history please come along. The evening starts with a convivial dinner, which covers entrees, main and dessert plus a glass of wine, all for a $55/head. In addition, we would like a donation to Kiwi Harvest of at least $20. Some members, who can't make it on the evening because of previous commitments, have already, very generously, pledged a donation. So if you really can't make it ...feel free to follow suit !!! This invitation extends to friends and family as well as members, so please feel free to invite anyone else who has an interest.
28 May 2019 Club Champions & Service Director Champions Report May 28, 2019 All members are encouraged to come attend this important session to hear Champions share highlights of the year gone by followed by a Q&A session. This session will be moderated by our Club Services Director Steve Briggs.
28 May 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 28 May 2019 May 28, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 28/05/2019 Club Planning Day This Tuesday we have a Champions’ Report and a Q& A session. All members are encouraged to attend. 5-minute speakers: Mal McLennan – “Flying Rotarians” Laura Sinclair – “Challenge Camp” Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering. Reception: Susanne Loesser, David Jones, Gareth Juddery Upcoming meetings: 04/06/2019 No meeting (Day after Queen’s Birthday) 11/06/2019 Dr Ann Hood Refugee immigration and assimilation 18/06/2019 Club Review & Recognition Day 25/06/2019 No meeting (Due to Changeover Function on Saturday 29/06/2019)
04 Jun 2019 No meeting day after Queen's Birthday Enjoy your break Jun 04, 2019
06 Jun 2019 Test Event 5 June Jun 06, 2019 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Welcome to our fun event!
11 Jun 2019 Dr Ann Hood About NZ's refugee immigration, & support provided. Jun 11, 2019 7:10 AM Ann is a Clinical Psychologist and CEO of "Refugees as Survivors New Zealand". RASNZ is a not-for-profit mental health and wellbeing service for people from refugee backgrounds living in Auckland. Ann will provide a brief overview of the global refugee situation and New Zealand’s contribution. She will outline some of the challenges faced by people seeking refuge in another country and the support provided by her service.
11 Jun 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 11 June 2019 Jun 11, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 11/06/2019 Dr Ann Hood CEO & Psychologist – Refugees as Survivors NZ Refugee immigration and assimilation Ann is a Clinical Psychologist and CEO of "Refugees as Survivors New Zealand". RASNZ is a not-for-profit mental health and wellbeing service for people from refugee backgrounds living in Auckland. Ann will provide a brief overview of the global refugee situation and New Zealand’s contribution. She will also outline some of the challenges faced by people seeking refuge in another country and the support provided by her service. Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering. Introducer/host: Ken Winstone Thanker: Liz Thomson 5-minute speaker: Rumbie Charity – Her journey Reception: Dan Turkel, Tony Keegan, Leah Lahood Upcoming meetings: 18/06/2019 Club Review & Recognition Day 25/06/2019 No meeting (Due to Changeover Function on Saturday 29/06/2019)
18 Jun 2019 President Lucy and other members Club Review & Recognition Day Jun 18, 2019 All members are encouraged to attend the last official meeting of the 2018-19 Rotary year where we will have an overall sum-up of our accomplishments as a Club. We will also recognise and celebrate key members who have done an outstanding job this year to help us maintain our character & vibrancy, deliver upon our strategic plan while demonstrating team work and cooperation.
18 Jun 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 18 June 2019 Jun 18, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 18/06/2019 Club Review and Recognition Day All members are encouraged to attend the last official meeting of the 2018-19 Rotary year, where we will have an overall sum-up of our accomplishments as a Club. We will also recognise and celebrate key members who have done an outstanding job this year to help us maintain our character & vibrancy, deliver upon our strategic plan while demonstrating team work and cooperation. Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering. Reception: Chris Winders, Jan Malcolm, Mike Milne Upcoming meetings: 25/06/2019 No meeting (Due to Changeover Function on Saturday 29/06/2019) 02/07/2019 Dr Dean Sweeney CEO – City Rail Link
20 Jun 2019 "Trees for Survival" Planting day, Remuera Int.Sch Jun 20, 2019 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join Remuera Intermediate School on their TFS Planting day at 81 Clevedon-Kawakawa Bay Rd, Clevedon. Travel by bus or own car. Land owners are Jan Gladin & Bruce Frizzel. Teacher in charge is Rebecca Collins. Rain date is 27/6. Costs are sponsored by New World Remuera. A great day's experience to represent Rotary and show our support. Please register your proposed attendance on CR. For more details, see Dropbox or ask Kenneth, Chris or Daniel.
25 Jun 2019 No breakfast meeting Please Attend 29 Jun Changeover Party Jun 25, 2019 We will have our annual Changeover Party in lieu of the breakfast meeting this week. Please come join us for the festivities on the 29th June 5-7pm at Fale Pasifika. Tickets are $50 per person including drinks and canapes. Please register attendance via Club Runner or contact Dan Turkel if you are unable to register online.
29 Jun 2019 CHANGEOVER PARTY Saturday 29 June Jun 29, 2019 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Come join us over delicious canapés and drinks (catered by Urban Gourmet) as we celebrate President Lucy Chang-Lorenzi and her team’s year gone by and welcome President Elect Byran Theunisen and his leadership team into the 2019-2020 Rotary year. Tickets are $50 per person. Please invite your friends, family & social cause partners to join in the fun. Theme & formal invitaiton to be sent out shortly.
02 Jul 2019 Kristin Darragh Mezzo soprano opera singer. Jul 02, 2019 Kristin will talk about her travel overseas and educate us on how she adjusts her voice & style for the different roles. She will also sing for us.
02 Jul 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 2 July 2019 Jul 02, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 02/07/2019 Kristin Darragh Mezzo-soprano Accomplished New Zealand mezzo-soprano Kristin Darragh graduated with a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Auckland in 2000. She made her debut with the New Zealand Opera as Fyodor in Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov, at the young age of 23, before leaving to study at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London. Kristin then spent several years at Theater Lueneburg in Germany, where she performed in a number of renowned productions. After 13 years performing and continuing higher training overseas – mostly in London, New York, and Germany – Kristin returned to New Zealand at the end of 2017 and has since made her name with the NZSO, the APO, and New Zealand Opera in particular; as well as putting on private performances at functions such as fundraisers, weddings, and birthdays. We will be privileged to hear Kristin speak about her career to date and what she attributes her success to – and also to hear her sing! Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Lucy or Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering. Introducer/host: Simon Walton Thanker: Kat Trevor Reception: Wayne Dyer & Mike Campbell Upcoming meetings: 09/07/2019 Bruce Turner Director – Central Portfolio Management Fonterra 16/07/2019 Victoria Carter ONZM President – Northern Club
09 Jul 2019 Bruce Turner, Dir.Central Portfolio Mgmt, Fonterra Jul 09, 2019 Bruce Turner is Director Central Portfolio Management (CPM) at NZMP, the ingredients business unit of Fonterra. The CPM team centrally manage Fonterra’s physical and financial portfolios to ensure NZMP optimises its ingredients portfolio across markets and channels and manages market price exposures with a focus on using exchange traded and OTC derivative contracts. The core of the team’s activity is actively managing the sale of more than 2.5 million tonnes of dairy ingredients through NZMP’s global sales network, GDT and the Marketplace online sales channel. The team also has a focus on growing a risk management and trading business inside NZMP through trading on exchanges, helping accelerate the development of dairy market liquidity and by providing structured risk management solutions to Fonterra’s customers and farmers in order to help them manage the impact of volatile dairy commodity prices on their businesses. Before joining NZMP and switching to the dairy industry Bruce spent 32 years in the energy sector working in Oceania, Asia, Europe & North America, primarily in electricity and gas with a focus on energy trading and portfolio management. Most recently he was Senior Vice President at Suez Energy International where he was actively involved in the centralised management of the company’s global energy market exposures with the objective of creating value from the opportunities available through liquid derivative markets.
09 Jul 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 9 July 2019 Jul 09, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 09/07/2019 Bruce Turner Fonterra Bruce Turner is Director Central Portfolio Management (CPM) at NZMP, the ingredients business unit of Fonterra. The CPM team centrally manage Fonterra’s physical and financial portfolios to ensure NZMP optimises its ingredients portfolio across markets and channels and manages market price exposures. Their core activity is actively managing the sale of more than 2.5 million tonnes of dairy ingredients through NZMP’s global sales network, Global Dairy Trade and the Marketplace online sales channel. The team also has a focus on growing a risk management and trading business inside NZMP through trading on exchanges, helping accelerate the development of dairy market liquidity, and by providing structured risk management solutions to Fonterra’s customers and farmers to help them manage the impact of volatile dairy commodity prices on their businesses. Before joining NZMP Bruce spent 32 years in the energy sector working in Oceania, Asia, Europe, and North America – primarily in electricity and gas – with a focus on energy trading and portfolio management. Most recently he was Senior Vice President at Suez Energy International, where he was involved in managing its global energy market exposures through liquid derivative markets. Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering. Introducer/host: James Hook Thanker: Tony Keegan Reception: Mike Milne & Grant Hally Upcoming meetings: 16/07/2019 Victoria Carter ONZM President – Northern Club 23/07/2019 Jackie Edmond CEO – Family Planning NZ
16 Jul 2019 Victoria Carter, ONZM, President - Northern Club Jul 16, 2019
16 Jul 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 16 July 2019 Jul 16, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 16/07/2019 Victoria Carter ONZM President – Northern Club Join us to hear from Victoria Carter, who in 2018 made history as the first female President of the Northern Club, the site of our weekly Rotary meetings. Victoria’s first governance experience came when she served for nearly 10 years with the Auckland Kindergarten Association as president, vice-president, and a board member. She was also chair of the Auckland Arts Festival from 1999 to 2015, deputy chair of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, and director of the Auckland Racing Club. Victoria was an Auckland City councillor from 1998 to 2004 and is a patron of the Christie Marceau Charitable Trust. In 2009 she co-founded Cityhop, an eco-friendly car-share company. In the 2016 New Year Honours Victoria Carter was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to the arts, business and the community. Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering. Introducer/host: Gareth Juddery Thanker: Jan Malcolm Reception: Pam Deal & Steve Briggs Upcoming meetings: 23/07/2019 Jackie Edmond CEO – Family Planning NZ 30/07/2019 RYLA candidates 06/08/2019 Shane Ellison CEO – Auckland Transport
23 Jul 2019 Jackie Edmond, CEO - Family Planning NZ Jul 23, 2019 Jackie Edmond has been Chief Executive of Family Planning since September 2006. Family Planning is the the largest specialist provider of sexual and reproductive health services in New Zealand. Family Planning was established in New Zealand in 1936, primarily to advocate for better access to contraception. Family Planning employs some 240 staff across New Zealand. The organisation has an extensive network of clinical and health promotion services and an international programmes unit that works across the Pacific. With a professional background in psychiatric nursing and health management, Jackie’s working career has been entirely within the health sector. She is the public and media face of the organisation as an advocate for improved access to sexual and reproductive health services both here and across the pacific. Jackie has been on numerous government delegations, both in the Pacific and the United Nations. She is the Deputy Chair of the Council for International Development (CID) Board and is on the Steering Committee for the upcoming International Conference on Population Development to be held in Nairobi in November 2019.
23 Jul 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 23 July 2019 Jul 23, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 23/07/2019 Jackie Edmond Chief Executive – Family Planning The New Zealand Family Planning Association, known as Family Planning, is the largest specialist provider of sexual and reproductive health services in New Zealand, with some 240 staff. It has an extensive network of clinical and health promotion services, along with an international programmes unit that works across the Pacific. The organisation was established in New Zealand in 1936, primarily to advocate for better access to contraception. Jackie Edmond has been Chief Executive of Family Planning since September 2006. With a professional background in psychiatric nursing and health management, her working career has been entirely in the health sector. She is the public and media face of the organisation as an advocate for improved access to sexual and reproductive health services both here and across the Pacific. Jackie has been on many government delegations in the Pacific and with the United Nations. She is the Deputy Chair of the Council for International Development Board and is on the Steering Committee for the upcoming International Conference on Population Development to be held in Nairobi in November 2019. Jackie will talk briefly about the history of Family Planning and about why New Zealand’s abortion law should be reformed. Please note: Breakfast meeting registrations close at 11 a.m. on the Monday. For a short time after this, it may be possible to request changes via President Byran. Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering. Introducer/host: Dr Bill Daniels Thanker: Mike Milne Reception: Andy Picot, Graham Hendry Upcoming meetings: 30/07/2019 RYLA candidates 06/08/2019 Shane Ellison CEO – Auckland Transport 13/08/2019 The Honourable Sir Jim McLay, KNZM, QSO Former Deputy Prime Minister and diplomat
30 Jul 2019 RYLA candidates Debrief of RYLA participation 2019 Jul 30, 2019
30 Jul 2019 Downtown Rotary meeting - 30 July 2019 Jul 30, 2019 7:10 AM – 8:40 AM Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting – Tuesday 30/07/2019 RYLA attendees On Tuesday 30 July, the young leaders sent by our club to RYLA are coming back to present about what they got out of the experience. The corporate sponsors for these Rylarians will be in attendance, i.e. their managers will also be coming along. We will also be awarding the annual Graeme Campbell Memorial Scholarship for the most outstanding Rylarian from our club. Given that we supported 26 candidates this year, there will be a lot of people at breakfast that morning. For this reason, we are moving over to the *Wintergarden* at the Northern Club for this meeting. Being in the Wintergarden means breakfast will cost slightly more than normal at $30 per person. Note that the corporate sponsors for these Rylarians are paying their own breakfast costs, i.e. the club is not paying this. As the Northern Club needs an estimate of Tuesday’s numbers for the Wintergarden earlier than for our usual meetings, please register your attendance *by 10.30 am on Friday 26 July. Please note:* Failure to register your attendance can cause problems for Northern Club catering. Introducer/host: Suzanne O’Leary Thanker: TBC Reception: Wayne Dyer & Mike Campbell Upcoming meetings: 06/08/2019 Shane Ellison CEO – Auckland Transport 13/08/2019 The Honourable Sir Jim McLay, KNZM, QSO Former Deputy Prime Minister and diplomat 20/08/2019 Brian Leonard Electrical engineer – Thorndon Cook

Events

Event Types

What's ahead in 2019

My Experience with Class Action Legal Cases

How I Survived a Heart Attack

Preventing Dementia - 14 ways to brain health

Secret SAS Missions in Africa

Proposed Tax Reform And Its Possible Impact on NZ Capital Markets

What should we be doing for young children with ASD? Options and evidence

Various speakers

Mainzeal's Liquidators litigation against the Directors

An Uncertain World

Replacing GDP, Implications of Climate Change, international issues from President Trump to Brexit

All about Charter Schools in NZ

Defying the Smashed Avocado Sterotype: My Journey to the United Nations

How one man's vision (Sir Stephen Tindall) for a native tree campaign became a reality

Mission to normalise NZ sign language

Champions Report

Enjoy your break

About NZ's refugee immigration, & support provided.

Club Review & Recognition Day

Please Attend 29 Jun Changeover Party

Come join us over delicious canapés and drinks (catered by Urban Gourmet) as we celebrate President Lucy Chang-Lorenzi and her team’s year gone by and welcome President Elect Byran Theunisen and his leadership team into the 2019-2020 Rotary year.

Mezzo soprano opera singer.

Debrief of RYLA participation 2019

About Downtown Auckland (Inc)

Rotary at a Glance

Contact Us