Welcome to Rotary District 9930 ~ New Zealand

District 9930 lies in the heart of the North Island.   It is a land rich in history, in agriculture, in tourism, and in technology.   
 
The little village of Maketu is the site of one of the earliest Maori settlements in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Many towns of the East Cape region of our district share these Maori cultural roots, as do most communities in our district. The Coromandel Peninsula towns of Thames and Paeroa witnessed the gold rush fever of the 19th century.  Tourism flourishes in Rotorua, Mt Maunganui, Hawkes Bay, and Taupo. Agriculture abounds from the kiwifruit orchards of the Bay of Plenty to the dairy farms of the Waikato, to the vineyards of Hawke's Bay, to the vast forests of the central region. Our largest city Hamilton is a hub of technology and higher education, and New Zealand's largest port, Tauranga, drives the economy of our entire region.
 
And in every one of the areas, you will find Rotary clubs that serve their local communities as well as Rotary's global mission. We are 43 clubs powered by nearly 1,150 Rotarians.
 
Take time to explore District 9930  and discover the Magic of Rotary to Unite for Good.
RYLA 2026 is from Sunday 12th till Friday 17th April.
 
Registrations are now open.
 
Give our young leaders in your community the opportunity to advance their leadership.
Preferably aged 20 to 26.
Maybe contact your local businesses and and promote RYLA to them and come to a sponsorship deal with them.
 
Click on this link for an application form.
 
Return to RYLA secretary.
Lynette Dolman
 
 Rotary Oceania Summit – Napier | 20–22 March 2026 🌟
Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Rotary friends across Oceania – you're invited to join us in beautiful Napier for the Rotary Oceania Summit 2026!
🗓️ Dates: 20–22 March 2026
📍 Location: Napier, New Zealand
🔗 Register now: Rotary Oceania Summit Registration
🔥 EARLY BIRD BONUS!
Register and pay before 5pm on Sunday 25 May 2025  and you'll go into the draw to win your full ticket price back🎉
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate with fellow changemakers from across our region. Let’s shape the future of Rotary together! 💙💛
#RotaryOceaniaSummit #Rotary2026 #Napier2026 #PeopleOfAction #RotaryInOceania
 
Lock in your Rotary Oceania Summit 2026 activities & stay 
We’re thrilled to share that the Friday activity options are now live — and so are the accommodation packages for your stay in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay!
Friday 21 March 2026 – Activities 
From cycling Hawke’s Bay Trails with Tākaro Trails, exploring the coast with Gannet Overland Safaris, crafting your own bottle at the National Distillery Company, discovering marine life at the National Aquarium, or indulging in tastings at Mission Estate and Church Road Winery - there’s something for every taste and pace. And if golf is your game, choose from world-class courses at Cape Kidnappers, Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, or Maraenui. 
Accommodation 
We’ve secured special rates for Rotarians at some of Napier’s finest stays: 
Art Deco Masonic Hotel – right on the waterfront, full of Art Deco charm 
Expressotel – a modern downtown base in the heart of Napier 
Scenic Hotel Te Pania – stylish and perfectly positioned on the bay 
The Nautilus – luxurious oceanfront suites with sweeping views 
Spaces for activities and rooms are limited — so book early to secure your spot and make the most of your Summit experience. 
With Friday’s adventures and your accommodation sorted, all that’s left is to count down to an unforgettable Rotary Oceania Summit in Hawke’s Bay. 
Vacancies in our Rotary District.
 
Do you want to be involved further in Rotary, more than you are at present in your own club?
 
There are positions for you in:
 
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE (RYE)
Become a member of this exciting committee helping our International and local students with their 12 month exchange.
 
ROTARY OCEANIA MEDICAL AID FOR CHILDREN (ROMAC).
Our ROMAC chair lives in Tauranga and would like someone in Hamilton to help with liaising as most of ROMAC operations are done at Hamilton hospital.
 
 
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Hywel Bowen 
(Thames)

Area 1 (Waikato) Community Leader
 
 
 
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Janine Branson
Rotorua North

Area 2 (Volcanic) Community Leader
 
 
 
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Carmen Goodwin
Otumoetai

Area 3 (Bay of Plenty) Community Leader
 
 
 
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Grant Spackman
Havelock North

Area 4 (First Light) Community Leader
 
 
 
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