Two pilots will fly a single engine Cessna aircraft around the world to raise awareness and funds for Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign, stopping in Darwin, Cairns and Brisbane this July. By Anne Matthews The Around the World Flight to End Polio is an initiative of Rotary Districts 5970 and...
Middle-earth Halfling Marathon
Dressing up is nothing new for members of the Rotary Club of Matamata, but in March they took it to the next level – all in the name of community service. Almost 30 members of the club were roped in as volunteers for the second annual Middle-earth Halfling Marathon, held...
Hastings Karamu Cocktail Party
Photos: Kirsten Simcox Photography From sausage rolls to a major cocktail auction, the Rotary Club of Hastings Karamu Cocktail Party has supported the local community for three decades, pumping much needed funds into a number of charitable endeavours. Past Community Director Angus Thomson says the event has gone from strength...
Balloons over Waikato
Photos: Balloons over Waikato Flying high in Waikato’s skies is an awe-inspiring five-day festival of ballooning, with the Rotary Club of Waikato Sunrise right at the heart of one of the region’s most iconic events. Every March, since 2017, the Waikato Sunrise club has been at the forefront of the...
Windeward Bound Youth Leadership Challenge
The Rotary Tasmania Windeward Bound Youth Leadership Challenge connects Tasmanian youth from refugee and non-refugee backgrounds for the voyage of a lifetime. Each December for the past 14 years, the beautiful tall ship STV Windeward Bound has sailed away from Waterman’s Dock in Hobart, commanded by Captain Sarah Parry. PICTURED:...
High Flyers
The Rotary Club of Tasman Peninsula is located in a semi-isolated area of Tasmania, surrounded by the sea and with a limited capacity to raise funds for its many local, district and international projects. In 2000, members initiated an event that was not only unique to Tasman Peninsula, but is...