ROTARY is a proud financial and hands-on supporter of Te Kāhu Tiu. Based in Kapiti, Te Kāhu Tiu will address the root causes of offending amongst young men who are entrenched in the youth justice system – young men who have seen the worst of life from an early age,...
Mr Guide Dog: Rotary’s role in illuminating a guiding light
Local man Hubert Morris became so popular in Townsville, Qld, the community rallied together and raised enough money for him to fly to Perth in 1960, where he acquired a remarkable new invention – a seeing-eye dog. By Neil AndrewsRotary Club of Mundingburra, Qld It’s 1944. A 40-year-old man loses...
Tonga Medical Project
The Rotary Club of Whanganui North has a close association with Tonga, and in particular Vaiola Hospital, in Nuku’ alofa. Club member and orthopaedic surgeon John van Dalen has been travelling to Tonga for the past six years to carry out surgery for Tongan patients. He visits three times a...
Refugee and emerging leader announced as Eaglehawk’s top citizen for 2024
An inspirational and respected community role model was announced 2024 Eaglehawk Citizen of the Year during the Rotary Club of Eaglehawk’s annual award ceremony, held at Canterbury Gardens. Karen community member Gai Porh La Myint has overcome great adversity but is now entrenched in her new community based in Eaglehawk,...
Plant to Plate
Plant to Plate (PTP) is a community program offered to all primary schools across Palmerston North and the surrounding district. PTP delivers a quality service led by teachers and assisted by experienced, enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy working with children. The not-for-profit provides a low-cost service, which schools can apply for...
The power of partnerships
A recently completed project in Melbourne, Vic, funded partly by a district grant from D9810, highlights the power to do good in the world through partnerships across Rotary districts and with other organisations. The Tiny-Site Backpacks 4 VIC Kids project had its genesis when two Rotarians, one from the Rotary...