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 Mauganui, 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 52 clubs powered by nearly 1,800 Rotarians.
 
Take time to explore District 9930. and see how Rotary can "Be The Inspiration".
 
 
   
 
Community organisations working together
Posted on Jun 15, 2019
Now that's what volunteering is all about.
 
Rotarians from Maketu recently took part in The Daily cottage pie making project. Helping to peel potato’s, prepare massive amounts of vegetables, cooking, cleaning, knitting, repairs - you name it they were there helping out.
 
Together the team helped make 100 cottage pies to be distributed to the needy in the community.  Thanks Maketu Rotary.
 
Check out the website for The Daily and see if this is something you could get involved with.
 
Friday Suggestions
Posted on Jun 14, 2019
Do you struggle to come up with new ideas for projects?  There is a wealth of information on Rotary  Internationals website but sometimes the easiest option is to follow a few clubs on facebook.  There are becoming more and more clubs who are posting information about their projects and this may just be the spark your club needs to get members involved.
 
As well as projects looks at these great images i recently found on a post from San Francisco West.
 
 
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Rotary Convention in Hamburg
Posted on Jun 09, 2019
Last week saw the end of this year's Rotary Convention in Hamburg, Germany. There are many photos and available via the Rotary International Facebook page, however here are some of the highlights:
 
100 Years Young
Posted on Jun 09, 2019
Congratulations Trevor Page from Rotary Taradale on reaching your 100 year milestone.  
It looks like Taradale pulled out all the stops to help you celebrate your special occasion.  
Heidi Parkes and life with Spina Bifida
Posted on Jun 01, 2019
Heidi is a 15-year-old young lady living in Kawerau. She suffers from Spina Bifida, hence the need for her wheelchair.
 
She is one of 20 members of Kawerau District Youth Council and she absolutely loves taking part in discussions. This opportunity has given her much confidence as well as meeting other young people. Heidi feels that everyone should have the same opportunities and be able to take part in everything. Able bodied people need to realise what disabled people need. The Youth Council organises some big events like Christmas in the Park etc.
 
Heidi loves horse riding and especially boxing which has strengthened her upper body and now she has a neck, instead of being hunched up!

She is a student at Tarawera High School and had a project which was to let people know what it was like to be in a wheelchair especially going up a steep ramp or crossing roads, things that able-bodied people take for granted.
 
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 Tauranga Rotary Clubs and the Centennial Trust 
Posted on May 07, 2019
-Author Rosalie Crawford, reporter Greg Brownless, photos and video were by Daniel Hines-
~Courtesy of SunLive and Sun Media centre Tauranga, phone 0800SUNLIVE~

A tree planting working bee was held on Saturday morning in the Kopurererua Valley (K Valley).

The inner-city planting project is led by the Rotary Centennial Trust as part of its ongoing commitment to the restoration project in K Valley.

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Rotary Opotiki's Guest Speaker Kerrin Tilley accompanied by carer Mary Jane Hussey
 
Posted on May 27, 2019
Kerrin attended that great little school Opotiki College and when he left he took up a farm cadetship.
 
This was followed by time in the bush dealing to possums and goats with fishing and diving for variation. When he emerged all this changed in the late 1980s when the combined weight of 2 forward packs dislocated his C4,5 vertebrae.
 
Time in the hospital and the Otara spinal unit followed then a return home to adjust to his disability.
 
The rugby community got behind him with charity matches but it was a difficult time as only 35 hrs of care were provided.
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A Typical Week at Rotorua North Rotary
Posted on May 27, 2019
A very warm welcome tonight to Maitlands visitors Gaylene and Ellen (his sister), guest speaker Vishant Chettri and his support team Sonam and Aditya.
 
One Chance Youth Awards this weekend, thank you to Henry and Rachel for representing Rotorua North. 
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Nourish For Nil ~ Rotary Ahuriri Sunrise
Posted on May 06, 2019
Christina McBeth and Rachael Graham from Nourished for Nil.
 
Nourished for Nil was formed in 2017 by Christina McBeth and Louise Saurin with a mission to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste and redistribute it to the Hawke's Bay community. The goal is to minimise the food waste in Hawke's Bay and keep our community nourished for nil. 
 
We are a local non-profit organisation with a simple system, rescuing food from donors to recipients in the space of mere hours. The team is comprised of committed volunteers with a shared passion for reducing waste and helping the community.
 
Nourished for Nil will not discriminate, judge or label any community members who find themselves needing their service. We are open to everyone! 
 
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Rotary Polio News ~ April
 
 
April was bookmarked by the deliberations of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on immunization (SAGE) at the beginning of the month and World Immunization Week (April 24-30), which spotlighted the heroic efforts of polio workers and vaccine champions worldwide.
 
From Pakistan to Papua New Guinea, these advocates work tirelessly to deliver and build trust in vaccines – helping to ensure that no child is deprived of lifesaving protection against preventable diseases like polio.
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Rotary Morrinsville Listens to David Campbell
Posted on May 06, 2019
David Campbell from the Rotary Club of Maketu spoke of his personal journey with Prejudice and Racism.
 
David was born and raised in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.  His journey took him to Wisconsin, California, Fiji, and New Zealand 
 
In Butler, which was known for its steel manufacturing and coal mining,  he described widespread prejudice related to one's religion, ethnicity, and what part of town they lived in.  He shared how, as a child, he learned to embrace this prejudice and to assume it was normal and acceptable.
 
From Butler he shifted to Mineral Point in Wisconsin. There racism took on another dimension of rural prejudice based on a limited contact with other races and cultures.  White supremacy was very present, but not noticed,  and once again derogatory racist comments were a part of everyday life.
 
Next place of residence was California and there David was introduced to anti-Hispanic prejudice and the many erroneous assumptions that came with it.. 
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Te Awamutu Rotary and Mercy Ships
Posted on Apr 22, 2019
Tania Rauber & Melanie Allen were introduced by Vic Richards. Melanie comes from Pirongia & Tania from Hamilton. Both Tania & Melanie work as Nurses at Waikato Hospital and both worked at different times on a Mercy Ship anchored off the coast of Cameroon.
 
Mercy Ships is an international charity dedicated to bringing hope and healing to the world’s poorest people.
 
Mercy Ships bring free healthcare services to people of all ages in desperate circumstances people who have no chance to get the medical help they need until a hospital ship from Mercy Ships comes to town.
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Rotary Wairoa Listens to CACTUS
Posted on Apr 22, 2019
Speaker Kirby Tania has become involved with CACTUS in Wairoa.
 
She is an ex British and NZ army officer, but after the birth of her daughter, Montana, she retrained as a teacher.  
 
Kirby is an enthusiastic promoter of the local CACTUS    (Combined    Adolescent    Challenge    Training    Unit    Support)   program which involves students from Wairoa College, & the Kura, and homeschooled students as well.  
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Rotary Whakatane and Community Patrol
Dave Henson thanked us for the opportunity and generous donation for vehicle replacement which will be put aside to us when needed. 
 
The patrol group makes communities a safer place and become involved with crowd control with the recent Muslim attacks.
 
A bit of history was when they changed from being as the Night Owls and using their own cars, which was not ideal.
 
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Appointment of Rotary District Governor for 2021-22
Posted on Apr 15, 2019
On 30th March 2019, the District 9930 Nominating Committee met to complete the interview process for the position of District Governor for the 2021-22 Rotary year.
 
In accordance with Rotary International and District 9930 Bylaws, any club that nominated an unsuccessful candidate had 14 days to challenge the selection, and the name of the successful candidate was circulated to those clubs immediately following the selection for that purpose. 
 
The challenge period has now concluded, and as there were no successful challenges, I am pleased to confirm that the Nominations Committee has selected Ross Pinkham, nominated by the Rotary Club of Taradale to lead the district in 2021-22.
 
Ross is married to Vivienne and they have three children and five grandchildren.                                             
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Christchurch Appeal and Rotary Donations ~ Update
Posted on Apr 09, 2019
Hi Rotarians of D9930,
 
Thank you all who have responded with support and donations to the tragedy of Christchurch which occurred on Friday 15th March 2019.
 
Today, Rotary D9930 has transferred $17,530 raised from within the district to the D9970 Mosque appeal being coordinated by the Rotary Club of Riccarton. $2950 was raised at the District Conference and the balance has been raised by individual and club donation.
 
You will see below that your donations will most likely be used in the legacy fund for supporting the families and victims in the long term, particularly with the educational and vocational needs of the affected.
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Kawerau Rotary Listens to Husain Abbas 
Posted on Apr 07, 2019
Husain Abbas --- was our International Speaker as we learn to develop international and intercultural understanding.  
 
“Kia Ora, As-salamu alaykum, Hello and thank you for the invitation”.
 
Husain has been in NZ for over two years, He is a Muslim of Bahrain, Lebanese, Iranian descent and he came to NZ as a refugee.  
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Ten Things We Can Do To Grow Rotary
Posted on Apr 06, 2019
 
When you think about why people stay or go, it really isn’t that complicated.
People have many competing commitments in life. No one is required to be a Rotarian; it is voluntary. 
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RYPEN at the Guthrie Smith Centre, Lake Tutira
Twenty Seven years and still going strong! 
 
10 – 12 students sponsored from Clubs in Gisborne, Wairoa, Napier, Hastings and Waipukurau attended the annual RYPEN Course at Lake Tutira.
 
Greenmeadows Rotarian Larry McKenna and his Wife Christine celebrated 10 years of organising and leading this course and had the assistance seven fellow Greenmeadows Rotarians, including Carol Charman, who had organised the Course for over 10 years prior to Larry taking over. 20+ years supporting RYPEN, not a bad achievement.
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