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![]() New Thoughts on Climate Change
Sep 17, 2024
Peter Dunn grew up in the village of Waikaka north of Gore, then in Gore itself. He attended Gore High School (as it was called then). He did a carpentry apprenticeship in Gore and as a tradesman worked in Gore, Athol and Invercargill. In 1984 he was accepted for ministry training in the Presbyterian Church, completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and a Bachelor of Divinity in Systematic Theology through Otago University. In 1990 Peter and Helen were called to the Waipu Parish forty minutes south of Whangarei, a great place to raise five children with its sticky climate, bare feet in the winter, beautiful beaches, and the smokestacks of the Marsden Point Oil Refinery not far away. The Northland experience did create at least one family rift. Dad supports the Highlanders or the Southland Stags, the boys support the Blues or the Northland Taniwha. Peter is not a scientist but is well-versed in the scientific method. In his vocation, he reads widely and contributes to the Climate Change discussions within the Presbyterian Church. This task will increase next year as he takes up the elected role of the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. Peter is looking forward to doing a practice run with the club presenting thoughts and comparisons from the latest debates of interest on climate change. |
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Sep 17, 2024 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Formal Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch/cakes, tea/coffe and parking at H&J Smith car park Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm. |
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Sep 24, 2024 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch is BYO (Bring Your Own). The objectives of a Club Forum are: Fellowship If you have a suggestion for an agenda item to be included at this or a future forum please email President Chami: chami.abeysinghe.rotary@gmail.com |
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Sep 27, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
As our monthly social connection for September we are looking to support North Club with their "Give Kids a Chance" Fundraiser Friday 27th September - 7pm Club Southland - Leet Street $40 for a Team of 4 Got some people you know love a quiz, then come as a Team of 4 or want to join a team of 4 - we can co-ordinate members and whoever else wants to join us into teams of 4. Text Lisa-Maree if you are keen or register your team of 4 directly to Anne (North Club) on 0274 380 360 |
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![]() History of Queens Park
Oct 08, 2024
Senga White is a local history storyteller, podcaster and educator. She is also the heritage |
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Oct 08, 2024 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Formal Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch/cakes, tea/coffe and parking at H&J Smith car park Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm. |
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Oct 19, 2024 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
District Governor Dave is looking for support with Working Bee at Conyers Street units on Saturday 19th October from 9am.
Background of the project is below:
Following the sale of the Rotary Dream Home in 2018 – a committee made up of representatives of each Rotary Club have been working on the follow-on project to establish two units for the Breathing Space Southland Trust (BSST) to use as temporary accommodation for clients. The project is back on track with completion targeted for end of October 2024, after encountering challenges due to Covid-19, followed by building supplies issues and consent delays.
The remaining work to complete the project involves finishing of landscaping, painting of units.
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Oct 19, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
We have been approached to support LUG South with their upcoming community event.
2 Rotarians for each hour from 9am to 4pm across both days 19/20 October to collect the $2 fee.
This is not a fundraiser - simply a service above self / profile opportunity to be seen volunteering and collaborating with another community group / event.
The 2024 Brickshow, open to the public from 9am to 4pm, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October, is the largest display of Lego creations in Southland.
Proceeds go to LUG South charitable trust to cover the event costs, supporting unwell young people through provision of providing Lego to kids in hospital, play boxes of Lego to various community groups working with Rangatahi under supervised care. Other outreach activities into the community include large Lego display panels.
If you can spare an hour please contact Lisa-Maree on 027 2304 611
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![]() Southland Multiple Birth Club
Oct 22, 2024
Nicola Jenkins ( Nicola's family photo, including twins, has already been shown on our website) Nicola is an insurance financial adviser for Total Life. Beyond her professional commitment, Nicola is a devoted wife and mother of four (including twins). Two years ago her family relocated to Invercargill and have enjoyed exploring the South Island’s scenic beauty. Nicola is proud of her Māori heritage; her iwi include Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngaruahine. Nicola is the Secretary and Grants Co-ordinator for the Multiple Birth Club. Sarah Miller (Sarah's family photo, including triplets) Sarah works as the Accounts Manager at Agribusiness Consultants. Prior to this Sarah worked as a Data Analyst within the tertiary education sector for 10 years after completing her Bachelor of Commerce at Otago University and her Accounting Traineeship with a local accounting firm. Sarah and her husband Bevan own a small lifestyle block on the outskirts of Invercargill and have four children (including triplets). Outside of work, her children keep her busy with their sporting schedules. Sarah is a born and bred Southlander who enjoys hunting and hiking, and is the Treasurer and Newsletter Co-ordinator for the Multiple Birth Club. |
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Oct 22, 2024 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Formal Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel Please note this meeting will be held at Level 1 Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch/cakes, tea/coffe and parking at H&J Smith car park Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm. |
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Nov 01, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Can you join us? 'First Friday' drinks in the piano lounge - Civic Theatre Grand Foyer - Civic Theatre Everyone one welcome for a purely social opportunity to connect and meet new people. Come & connect with us in a way that suits your day, one quick drink at 5pm, or call in on way home or stay on through for another drink or two til 7pm.
Public event. No RSVP required. Cash bar. Eftpos available. |
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Nov 05, 2024 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Come and celebrate our 2024 Changeover President Chami will handover the 'chains/reins' to President Elect Michael Tuesday 5th November - 4.30pm - Level 6 - Kelvin Hotel Dresscode: Melbourne Cup Race Day finery Cost: $40.00 per person Cash Bar RSVPs' with dietrary requirements to: janna@mwm.net.nz
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Nov 12, 2024 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch is BYO (Bring Your Own). The objectives of a Club Forum are: Fellowship If you have a suggestion for an agenda item to be included at this or a future forum please email President Michael. A slideshow of photos from the Changeover will be shared over lunch.
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![]() Presbyterian Support Southland
Nov 19, 2024
Matt has been the CE of Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) since February last year. Having grown up in Southland Matt returned to Invercargill almost 7 years ago with his wife Rohan (also from Invercargill) and their 2 daughters (aged 8 and 9) after 18 years away. Although Matt has an infrastructure and construction-centric background, he is enjoying the challenges and learnings associated with the for-purpose work that PSS is committed to in the Aged-Care and Social Services sectors.
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Nov 19, 2024 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Formal Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch/cakes, tea/coffe and parking at H&J Smith car park Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm. |
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Nov 22, 2024 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
With the change to the Progressive Dinner, we still have an opportunity for a Rotary social connection - Lisa-Maree has kindly offered to host our club members at her residence on Friday 22nd from 6.15pm Please bring a plate or bowl of food to share and your own drinks. Text Lisa on 027 2304 611 for more details if needed. See you there! |
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Nov 26, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Once again we will be undertaking hands-on project support for the Santa Parade. Each year the Santa Parade floats are given a final check over & clean to ensure they are looking their best for parade day, (Parade Day is 30 November 2024). Tasks may include cleaning, painting or other general parade prep so please dress accordingly. Please note the Float WorkShop has a new location - 360 West Plains Road Following the working bee an informal fish and chip tea is planned. |
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![]() T4 Group
Dec 03, 2024
Dean Addie is the Co-founder, CEO, and CRO of T4 Group. Dean also co-founded EIS in 1996 and sold out in 2023 to allow the young ones to do their thing. He studied at the school of hard knocks. He is still studying. Dean led EIS through safety culture change that culminated in 700,000 hours lost time incident free. Dean is a family man who enjoys family times and spending time with friends. He enjoys reading and cooking. He is referred to as Gordon Ramsay; not due to his cooking ability but due to his propensity to swear if anything goes wrong in the kitchen. Dean is an active member of society and enjoys giving back. Dean's current associations: Director of T4 Group Founder and member of Saints All Male Choir Board member of Invercargill Airport Chair of ENGAGE – The Southland Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster Chair of Dog Island Motu Piu Trust Chartered member of IoD Fellow of NZ Institute of Management Dean's past associations: Deputy Chair of Graham Dingle Foundation Southland Board member of: GreatSouth Southland Chamber of Commerce The electrical training company Council member of: Southern Institute of Technology Board member New Zealand Institute of Management Past member of: Invercargill Sunrise Rotary Grand Toastmasters
If I live to 120 and my golf doesn’t get worse I will achieve my goal of shooting my age!
Dean is passionate about developing people and building strong relationships. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata!, he tangata!, he tangata!
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Dec 03, 2024 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Guest Speaker: Dean Addie T4 Group - Form more details click on link https://www.invercargillrotary.club/speakers/7abdb2f2-e3fe-4577-b463-6a1ab2bab7c4 Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch/cakes, tea/coffee and parking at H&J Smith car park Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm. Everyone Welcome |
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Dec 17, 2024 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Everyone is welcomed to join us at our final lunch meeting for 2024 on Tuesday 17th December 2024 We will have Christmas carols, songs and some festive cheer and those attending are invited to wear something 'festive' A Christmas inspired menu has been arranged for $42per person A cash bar will be operating before lunch for those wishing to purchase a beverage. Please extend an invite to partners, family and/or friends to this final meeting. Bring some cash for the Christmas Raffle and don't forget if you have not already donated to bring an item or two for the Family Work Hamper. Complimentry parking is included in the cost in the former H&J Smith car park - vehicle registration is reqired to advised at Hotel Reception. Meals can be paid online or on the day of the Christmas Lunch and advised to the Chief Elf on lunch reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements go to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839. |
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Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
As advised the annual Working Bee for Deep Cove is all go for 24/25/26 January 2025.
Our Club has a long term arrangement for a group to go in to assist the Deep Cove Outdoor Education Trust with tasks to tidy up before the schools start visiting. Join us for one night or two for service above self. Transport is sponsored by Real Journeys from Manapouri to Deep Cove and return. You need to bring your own sleeping bag and towel and make a contribution towards food organised for the group. On the trip, members work to spruce up the Deep Cove hostel and the jobs for 2025 have been indicated to include: General cleaning up outside buildings, water blasting, clearing of overgrown bush on tracks. This year it has been signalled some monument repair work is requried also. Space to participate in this club service project is limited. If you are interested please email or contact Helen Cook who is co-oridnating name(s) on 027 310 8587 or by email: helencook697@gmail.com |
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Jan 28, 2025 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Lunch in the Park kicks off the first Rotary meeting for 2025 on Tuesday, January 28th. Table will be booked under Rotary from 12.15pm til 2:15 to offer flexibility for people to come at usual time, come later or somewhere in between and stay for as long as you can. Lunch at own cost / order on arrival Meeting format is informal with no set timeframes Everyone welcome!
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![]() Awarua Energy
Feb 04, 2025
Sumaria is the General Manager of Awarua Energy. She founded Bluff Healthy Homes Research & Education Project which developed into Awarua Synergy serving Southland delivering insulation, heating, hot water solutions, LED lighting solar PV systems, wind turbines. The company employs 15-22 staff seasonally, 14 sub-contractors, and business working relationships with local councils, social services, local & national, and private funders. |
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Feb 04, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Formal Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel Guest Speaker: Sumaria Beaton - General Manager of Awarua Synergy https://www.invercargillrotary.club/speakers/81ecc30e-2316-4fa7-b7db-f7b7533cc89c Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch/cakes, tea/coffee and parking at H&J Smith car park Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm. |
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Feb 15, 2025 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Rotarians, family and friends are invited to get out and get active and raise some funds.
Organised by Rotary Club of Invercargill South the 2025 ride is raising funds for the Childrens Ward - Southland Hospital and is is on Saturday 15th February, 2025
Riders are asked to assemble at 8.30am for a 9am departure from Stead Street Wharf to ride the Invercargill Bluff Trail.
The 25km ride is the southern most part of the Te Araroa Trail [https://www.es.govt.nz/about-us/invercargill-bluff-trail]
Choose to ride one way or do a return trip - transport from Bluff is available.
Sausage Sizzle after ride at Bluff - Grass area opposite Eagle Hotel (134 Gore Street - Bluff)
Open to all ages, riders of all abilities & all types of bikes.
Riders asked to register by email to Wayne Eade: 027233 7516 No charge to enter but donations are welcomed to support the Children's Ward.
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![]() Ensuring Local People Build the Capability Needed to Take Up Current and Future Opportunities
Feb 18, 2025
Ivan Hodgetts is a Principal Advisor Secondary Transitions at the Ministry of Education. For the last three years he has been seconded to Murihiku Regeneration to lead the capability strategy Te Ara Aukati Kore (pathways without barriers). Ivan is a former Rotarian and prior to his role at the Ministry was CEO of YMCA Invercargill. |
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Feb 18, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Formal Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel Guest Speaker: Ivan Hodgetts - Principal Advisor Secondary Transitions at the Ministry of Education Clik here for more details on the Guest Speaker: https://www.invercargillrotary.club/speakers/c0503907-feb0-4dbc-a795-3f9350bc2d2a Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch/cakes, tea/coffee and parking at H&J Smith car park Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm. |
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Feb 21, 2025 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
It is not too late to join in on the fun and social connection with our inaugural Progressive Dinner. The dinner will progress across 3 locations - all you have to do is text or call Trish and let her know you are coming and bring one of the menu items in yellow below or provide another dish and let Trish know what you are bringing. Location #1 - Nibbles - Chez Trish Lindsay - 4.30pm Location #2 - The Main Course - Raewyn & Ross's - 6.30PM Location #3 - Dessert - Chez Alice a& Rangi 8.30pm RSVP to Trish on 027 685 4713 RSVP is required by 7th February Menu plan(s) House 1
House 2
House 3
The plan is subject to fine weather to walk between locatioons or drive (your preference), between houses on Holywood Lane, Gimblett St, and Terrace St , and enjoying a lovely summer evening! |
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Feb 22, 2025 9:00 AM - Feb 23, 2025 1:00 PM
District Governor Dave McKissock invites all clubs and Rotarians to join the district's second “Weekend of Connection” which is to be held in Timaru on 22 – 23 February 2025. The weekend is a collaborative project event, either painting fences, or assisting with constructing Predator traps. The project work has a range of physical activities, which will suit all levels of physical fitness and capabilities. Event Programme: Saturday 22 February 12pm Lunch 4:30pm Project work for day concludes Sunday 23 February: 1pm. Completion of project and everyone makes their way home. Food Meals at your own cost, and they range from $20 - $41 depending on the dish. Event Registration If you are interested in attending this event please use the following link. https://forms.gle/hDpCfAxQwCKfkJi48
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Feb 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
YMCA are hosting an Open Day at Omaui Camp for the Public to celebrate the completion of the track and pond project(s).
This was our major project for our 100th year to support the YMCA to create a new outdoor environmental education area.
The project spanned across 5 Working Bees, that involved laying of track matting, an estimated 75 tonne of gravel to complete 350 metres of walking tracks with new walkways to cross natural waterways amongst several; hundred new plantings.
The outdoor education area features a pond that existed in the 1990s that fills naturally from springs in the Omaui hills through existing watercourses on the camp site that has been reinstated by the YMCA.
This project invovled a number of community partners, including us collaborating with MenzShed to building the walkways across the existing water courses leading to the pond.
If you would like to see the project, check out Camp Omaui that our Club has had a long invovlement with - come on down. Everyone is welcomed.
We are looking to offer further support to YMCA on the Open day by provision of a sausage sizzle so if you are available and can assist with the BBQ - please contact Lisa-Maree on 027 2304 611.
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Feb 25, 2025 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Rotary Clubs of Invercargill have been asked to help out with planting at the soon to be opened Hawthorndale Care Village.
On Tuesday 25th February, Rotary Members are asked to give an hour or so of their time to help with planting. If you can assist - head down to the Village on the former site of the Hawthorndale School on Tay Street, and say you are from Rotary and there to help with planting.
There is no Rotary lunch meeting on this day so please consider re-purposing your Rotary time to assist with this request for support.
The Hawthorndale Village, is a not-for-profit organisation, pioneering a new approach for dementia care in New Zealand. Inspired by the innovative Dutch care village, The Hogeweyk, their aim is to humanise dementia care by recreating the familiarity of everyday life within a safe and secure setting.
Want to know more about The Hawthorndale Village - click here https://www.thehawthorndale.co.nz/
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Mar 04, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Formal Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch/cakes, tea/coffe and parking at H&J Smith car park Meals can be paid online on day of meeting and advised at reception. A/C 06-0925-0022834-00 RSVPs noting any dietary requirements to Janna by email janna@mwm.net.nz or by phone 03 2141839, Monday prior to meeting by 3pm. |
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Mar 07, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come and join us: Tuatara Cafe & Bar Everyone welcome for a purely social opportunity to connect and meet new people. Come & connect with us in a way that suits your day, one quick drink at 5pm, or stay on through for another drink or two til 7pm or if you dont already have dinner plans stay for dinner?
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Mar 11, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch is BYO (Bring Your Own). The objectives of a Club Forum are: Fellowship If you have a suggestion for an agenda item to be included at this or a future forum please email President Chami: chami.abeysinghe.rotary@gmail.com |