Speakers
| Speaker | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Sally Dobbs | Apr 21, 2026 |
Southland World War One Nurses
![]() Sally Dobbs has been a reservist Nursing Officer in the New Zealand Defence Force since 2010. She has been lucky enough to be part of a contingent that delivered primary care in Samoa and Tonga, and represented NZDF at the centenary commemoration of Chunuk Bair in 2015. Prior to coming to New Zealand, Sally spent 16 years as a Nursing Officer in the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps and served in Bosnia. She was awarded the Royal Red Cross (RRC) in the 1990 New Year Honours list for services to military nursing. Sally is passionate about nursing history and promoting the role that women play in global conflicts; her special interest is nurses in World War 1. |
| Kelvin Mooney | May 12, 2026 |
Invercargill Central
![]() I’ve been retailing in Invercargill for over 15 years, coming to Smiths City to manage the store after plying my trade in Roxburgh, Wanaka, Cromwell and Queenstown. I moved to Farmers Trading Store on Dee Street for a few years before moving to the Warehouse, where I managed for 9 years before moving to ICL. I enjoy engaging with community and being part of the revitalisation of the entire CBD, both for its Retail focus and Safety of the visitors to it. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and am sure you have questions for me 😊 Kelvin
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| Jessica Huang and Olivia Radka | May 19, 2026 |
Rotary National Science Forum January 2026
![]() Jessica Huang I'm Jessica and I'm in Year 13 at Southland Girls' High School. I like reading, playing piano and walking. Next year, I plan to go to the University of Otago. Olivia Radka My name is Olivia Radka. I am a year 13 at Southland Girls' High School. My favourite subjects are chemistry and biology, Next year I plan on going to Auckland or Christchurch for uni. |


