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...
Wildbase Recovery Project
The Wildbase Recovery Project was a Rotary initiated project completed in 2017. The purpose-built facility for New Zealand’s most endangered wildlife was established through a unique collaboration, utilising locally-based specialist veterinary expertise from Massey University and hosted by Palmerston North City Council. The project was actively supported by Rangitane Iwi...
Wendouree Breakfast returnsto Ambon
Members of the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast, Vic, have been visiting Ambon, Indonesia, to provide donations and hands-on assistance since 2013. Towards the end of 2023, a team of 10 club members returned to the island for the first time since COVID, completing a number of humanitarian projects over...