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.

A Weekend of Gardens, Community and Giving Back


There’s something rather special blooming in Cambridge this November.


The Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival returns on 14 and 15 November, bringing together 17 remarkable private gardens for a weekend of inspiration, discovery and a little indulgence along the way.
Organised by Rotary Cambridge, the festival is about much more than beautiful gardens. It’s an opportunity to gather your friends, spend a day – or an entire weekend – exploring Cambridge, and know that simply by taking part, you’re helping support the local community.
This year’s gardens offer an incredible variety of landscapes, styles and stories, with something different waiting beyond every garden gate. Visitors can explore at their own pace or leave the driving behind and travel by shuttle, making it wonderfully easy to sit back and enjoy the day.
And for those wanting to add a little extra sparkle to their Saturday, Bubbles at The Clements Hotel offers the chance to unwind over prosecco and canapés while hearing an extraordinary garden story.
Most importantly, funds raised through this year’s festival will help support four local organisations: Achievement House, Cambridge Community House, Cambridge Lifeskills and InterlockNZ Trust.


It’s a weekend that brings together beautiful gardens, good friends and a great cause – a wonderful example of community supporting community.


Find out more at www.cgf.nz 

Unfortunately, numerous Rotary club and district Facebook pages and Instagram accounts have been closed by Meta without prior notice. This issue has escalated recently, and Rotary International is working closely with Meta (the company behind Facebook and Instagram) to find a solution.

While a root cause or guaranteed method for restoration has not yet been identified, Meta has now reinstated several Rotary-related pages at Rotary International’s request. With your help, Rotary International can identify additional pages that need reinstatement.

Rotary clubs and districts can complete a form via the following link (on.rotary.org/fbissue) so their Facebook and Instagram pages can be added to Meta’s “allow list” as part of Rotary International’s efforts to resolve the issue.

Please indicate in the form if a page has already been removed by Meta. Page administrators will then receive an email with specific instructions and an official letter from Rotary International to support their restoration efforts.
Rotary Club: Hawkes Bay Consortium (Greenmeadows, Stortford Lodge, Ahuriri Napier, Taradale, Havelock North)
Year: 2025-26
Location: Hawke’s Bay
District grant amount: $6,500
Total cost of project: $14,000
Purpose of project: To provide emergency grab bags to vulnerable two person households in the region
Main steps: Liaise with local organisations and plan who recipients will be. Plan bag contents. Order bags and contents. Assemble and distribute.

Background

Hawke’s Bay in recent years has been hit, and massively impacted by, first Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, then two major flood events. Disaster preparation has been front and centre in the minds of Rotarians since.
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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Janine Branson

District Governor 2026-27

 
 
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