Welcome to Rotary OCEANIA - New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

There are many ways to be involved with helping local and global communities through Rotary with like-minded people from all backgrounds and lifestyles. Find out about these opportunities.
 
 
Preserving and showcasing your club history
Telling our Story of Rotary ... In 2021 we will celebrate one hundred years of Rotary serving our communities in New Zealand and the South Pacific Island nations. Our clubs are all descended from the original Clubs - Rotary Club of Wellington and Rotary Club of Auckland. It’s about the story - your story - your club story - our story - our history of Rotary's achievements in Oceania. So how do you tell it?  Read on …
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When DISASTER strikes!
Rotary is always ready for an immediate response when Cyclones, Floods, Tsunami strike our vulnerable Pacific neighbours.  This activity has been supported by clubs, Rotarians and the public for close on 40 years.  Please continue to help us continue to be the first Responder when the need arises. Emergency Response Kit Brochure here. Read on for some more NZ-relevant ideas
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276 Cars on Display at Inglewood Rotary Charity Car Show
Inglewood Rotary Club were proud to hold their 24th annual Charity Car Show on Sunday 4 February. A warm and sunny day welcomed an amazing number of vehicles in Inglewood with a record being reached of over 276. A fantastic crowd enjoyed two displays by the Fire Brigade. Funds raised will be going to Inglewood Volunteer Fire Service and other local Community Projects.  View pictures courtesy of William Bishop HERE
Special Projects seeking your support
And they are off ... saying goodbye to the last of the lot of newly found friends from the Yasawas, Ba, Lautoka, Sigatoka....Moce Mada Taus and Dreus following their successful eye surgery.
 
The Taveuni Eye Project run annually by Taveuni Island Rotary is one of several very worthy projects seeking funding through Rotary New Zealand World Community Service (RNZWCS). Whether you are a individual or a Rotary club or a business wanting to support a great cause there will be a project of interest to you.  Have a look at one of these special projects at https://www.rnzwcs.org/special-projects/  Eleven projects from around the Pacific + Tanzania.  All donations gratefully received and tax deductible (NZ) with four giving options.
Women in Rotary

Women have always had an influence in Rotary right from the contribution of Jean Thompson, Rotary's Founder Paul Harris's wife, who is often stated as being "the power behind the Rotary 'throne' ".  2019 marks 30 years since Rotary International formerly enabled women to join Rotary as Rotarians. Since then the direct contribution of women in Rotary has soared and is today pronounced.

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Rotary Whakatane's Rural Kids Bus Shelter Project
Rural Kids Bus Shelter Project Report Bob Gillon November 2018  
 
The 3 Total Span Bus Shelters are completed and in use by local children in Te Rahu Road, Downard Road and Sutherland Road.
 
In May 2018 the Beacon ran an article calling for rural families to suggest sites for the bus shelters with a good response.
 
In negotiation with local schools and farmers, UzaBus, Whakatane District Council, Transit NZ and Chorus the 3 sites were selected and the pallets containing all the components were delivered from the factory in Christchurch to my home. Each frame was put together in my front yard. I commenced the on-site work clearing the sites, digging drainage and erecting boxing.
 
Whakatane ITM provided the steel mesh. The concrete base was poured - provided by Allied Concrete, then the frames transported to the site by trailer, lifted on and off by 4 strong neighbours and local farmers.
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Club projects and Rotarian involvement are both local and global
 
 
                                                    
                                                   
 
Regional "Regeneration" NZ-AUS Conference 2019