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...
Free Ambulance Charitable Trust
The Free Ambulance Charitable Trust was established by Rotary clubs in the greater Wellington area. The purpose of the Trust is to raise funds for Wellington Free Ambulance and assist with the purchase of capital items. One of the founders of Wellington Free Ambulance was Sir Charles Norwood, who was...
Paying it forward for child survivors of abuse
A new haven for child survivors of abuse and violence has been created in the Philippines through the support of a Centennial Grant from the Rotary Club of Balwyn, Vic, assisted by the Rotary Clubs of Essendon, Vic, and Leeton Central, NSW. Expected to benefit at least 500 children every...