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08
Oct
2024
Senga White

History of Queens Park

Oct 08, 2024

Senga White is a local history storyteller, podcaster and educator. She is also the heritage
events and activities project manager for Heritage South and is passionate about sharing
the history stories that have helped shape our province.
Under her Senga’s Stories brand, she has been telling tales at 360 at the Langlands over a
cuppa or a glass of bubbles and, as part of her History Detectives in Action education
programme, she can be spotted in her pink jacket taking classes from local schools on
Walking Tour Experiences around the Invercargill CBD or along the Otepuni sharing the
history of our city with the younger generation. She has plans to develop these into local
history walking tours as a visitor experience and a fun, informative family activity for the
community.
Senga has a series of local history podcasts in pre-production and, as the co-host and
researcher for Check It Out on Radio Southland, she created episodes, including a series to
complement the South Invercargill Heritage Trail, which you can listen to through the Check
It Out page on Spotify https://spoti.fi/4g9E9RT.
What she loves best is connecting with people through stories and personal recollections, so
reach out to her at info@sengawhite.nz or join her mailing list https://bit.ly/sengastories to
keep up to date with future talks, walks and history snippets.

08
Oct
2024
Formal Lunch Meeting
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.

19
Oct
2024
Conyers Street Units Working Bee
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.
 
19
Oct
2024
Lug Show - Door Volunteers
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 
22
Oct
2024
Nicola Jenkins and Sarah Miller

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.

22
Oct
2024
Formal Lunch Meeting
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.

01
Nov
2024
Social event: 'First Friday' Drinks
Nov 01, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Can you join us?  'First Friday' drinks in the piano lounge - Civic Theatre 

Friday 1st November 2024

5pm to 7pm

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.

05
Nov
2024
2024 Changeover Celebration
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

 

12
Nov
2024
Club Forum
Nov 12, 2024 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch is BYO (Bring Your Own).

The objectives of a Club Forum are:

Fellowship
Opportunity for discussion
Rotary education
Update on Club activities
Member feedback

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.

 

19
Nov
2024
Guest Speaker - Matt Russell

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.

 

19
Nov
2024
Formal Lunch Meeting
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.

22
Nov
2024
Social Event - Pot Luck BBQ at Lisa & Karl's
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!

26
Nov
2024
Santa Parade Float Working Bee
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.

03
Dec
2024
Dean Addie

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!

 

03
Dec
2024
Formal Lunch Meeting - Guest Speaker: Dean Addie
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 

17
Dec
2024
Rotary Christmas Lunch Meeting
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.

24
Jan
2025
2025 Deep Cove Working Bee
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

28
Jan
2025
Lunch in the Park 2025
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!

 

 

 

04
Feb
2025
Sumaria Beaton

Awarua Synergy

Feb 04, 2025

Sumaria is the General Manager of Awarua Syneryy. 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.

04
Feb
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
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.

15
Feb
2025
Charity Cycle Ride to Bluff with Rotary Invercargill South
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.
 
 
18
Feb
2025
Ivan Hodgetts

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. 

18
Feb
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
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.

21
Feb
2025
Progressive dinner
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 - across 3 locations.

However Trish is asking for members to that have not RSVP'd dreictly to Trish to  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 

Gin, apple, elderflower punch –https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/gin-apple-elderflower-punch/i9s5Vta0

LIsa-Maree

 

Spiced Nuts https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/easy-spiced-nuts-recipe/yy4g8vnw

 

 Item needed to be allocated 

Hot smoked salmon with potato & dill rosti

Alice

Pumpkin, oregano and walnut pate with rice crackers https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/pumpkin-oregano-walnut-pate/pru2v7t4

 

  Item needed to be allocated 

Chicken liver pate, crackers/toast (GF), or smoked salmon rillettes, cucumber and rye bread https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/smoked-salmon-rillettes-cucumber-rye-bread/5o6qumxn

 

 Item needed to be allocated 

House 2

Glazed Ham

Trish

Roast Chickens x 2

Stuart

Perla Potatoes

 

Item needed to be allocated 

Roast Vege Salads x 2

 

Marlys

Flo

Zucchini, Feta, Leek Gratin, or similar https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/zucchini-feta-leek-gratin/e81w3v89

Leon Hartnett

Green Salad

Helen Cook

House 3

Pavlova

Trish

Trifle

Raewyn

Semi-Freddo

Alice

Fruit Salad

Item needed to be allocated 

Chocolate/Truffles/Mints

Karen Witham

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!

22
Feb
2025
District 9999 Weekend of Connection
Feb 22, 2025 9:00 AM - 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
9am. Meet at the Timaru Botanical Garden Park Centre on corner of Queen Street and King Street and split into teams for each project.

12pm Lunch

4:30pm Project work for day concludes
6:30pm Everyone meet at the Timaru Town and Country Club 99 Douglas Street, Timaru

Sunday 23 February:
9am. Everyone to meet at the Timaru Botanical Garden Park Centre on corner of Queen Street and King Street. 

1pm. Completion of project and everyone makes their way home.

Food
Each person will be required to provide their own breakfast each day.
Morning and Afternoon tea and Lunch will be provided.
Saturday Evening meal will be at the Timaru Town and Country Club in Douglas Street.

Meals at your own cost, and they range from $20 - $41 depending on the dish.
Drinks will also be at your own cost.
Accommodation:
As there is no accommodation on site attendees will have to arrange their own accommodation.
There are many options available for Motels, Camping Grounds and for those who wish to bring their Camping Vans they also have two additional options to park up, Caroline Bay or at the Town and Country Club.

Event Registration

If you are interested in attending this event please use the following link.

https://forms.gle/hDpCfAxQwCKfkJi48

 

22
Feb
2025
Omaui Open Day
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.
25
Feb
2025
Tree Planting - The Hawthorndale Care Village
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/
 
 
04
Mar
2025
Sumaria Beaton

Awarua Energy

Mar 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.

04
Mar
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
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.

07
Mar
2025
'First Friday of the Month' Drinks @ Tuatara
Mar 07, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Come and join us:

Friday 7th March 2025

5pm to 7pm 

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?
11
Mar
2025
Club Forum
Mar 11, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Please note change of location and new format:  Kelvin Hotel - Level 1 (Resturant)

Tea/coffee and muffins provided, cost $10 pp.

Agenda topics include:

  • Club structures including the Charitable Trust and Projects company.
  • Update from Directors Meeting

Objectives of a Club forum include:

Fellowship
Opportunity for discussion
Rotary education
Update on Club activities
Member feedback

16
Mar
2025
Oreti Beach Clean Up - Combined Club Project
Mar 16, 2025 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Supporting the environment is one of the seven areas of focus for Rotary.

Oreti Beach Clean up's have been  a regular event on the projects calendar where all the Club's come together and work collabortively,

The 2025 event is being co-oridnated by Rotary Club of Invercargill South.  Contact person is Paul Cade 0274 732 874.

What to bring; Rotary hi viz vest, gloves, good safe footwear, sun hat and sunblock and / or wet weather gear, drink bottle,

Sausage sizzle planned after clean up.

18
Mar
2025
Brendan Gray

Engage South

Mar 18, 2025

Brendan is a proud Southlander and a dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience in civil contracting, local government, and project management. As the General Manager of Engage, Brendan plays a pivotal role in supporting, innovating, and growing the engineering and manufacturing industry in Southland. His focus is on collaboration, connection, new industry, and export opportunities to support the region's economic growth and development.
A family man at heart, Brendan's commitment to Southland is evident in his work and personal life. He is passionate about fostering long-term opportunities for the engineering and manufacturing sector, ensuring that Southland businesses have the support and resources they need to thrive in an evolving landscape.

18
Mar
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
Mar 18, 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.

22
Mar
2025
Social Event - Bike Ride - Riverton to Invercargil
Mar 22, 2025 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

The social committee are planning a beach bike ride from Riverton to Invercargill on Saturday 22 March,  starting with brunch at Jacob's bakehouse cafe at 11.30am. 

You could ride there pre-lunch or be transported to Riverton.  

How can you get involved? 

  • You can either ride to and from Riverton or just to Invercargill
  • Join riders for lunch at Jacob’s bakehouse for lunch at 11.30am
  • Support with transport logistics in helping get riders to Riverton.

If you wish to be involved, please contact Ross W 021 333 363.

Please note this event is subject to weather and tide - the postponement day is Sunday 23 March.

25
Mar
2025
No Lunch Meeting
Mar 25, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Please note there is no lunch meeting on Tuesday 25th March - the next Lunch meeting is 1st April 

 

27
Mar
2025
Working Bee - Conyers Street - Part I
Mar 27, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Part I of the project is to move a pile of roof tiles sitting on the section in Conyers Street, where the Breathing Space units are located that need shifted.
 
People with wheelbarrows and sack barrows are asked to come along for an hour on Thursday 27th March at 6pm to move the roof tiles from the section to the neighbouring property where they will be stored by the site owner.
 
Part II of the project is to move the bricks, that are to be re-purposed to create a small patio area in the corner of the property as pictured below.
 

Lawn clippings in corner of section need to be raked up and bagged and removed from section.

Patio prepration - ground needs to be leveled, weed matted and sand create a bed to lay the bricks, with timber framing for edging.

If you are keen to be involved can help out for an hour on Thursday 27th March  - please contact Helen on 027 310 8587 to confirm you can come, the task you would like to assist with  and what items you can bring along.
 
If you cant assist on Thursday but keen to support in some way please contact Helen to discuss the day / time for Part II.

The units in Conyers Street have been established for the use of Breathing Space Southland Charitable Trust (BSSCT)  for temporary accommodation for clients who meet the Trust's referral criteria.
 
The units project was a follow on Rotary project 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 unit project over the recent years.  The units are almost complete awaiting final sign off from the Council.   
01
Apr
2025
James Savage

Mysteries of AI Unravelled

Apr 01, 2025

James is the Research Manager at the Southern Institute of Technology, and in this role he supports staff research activity across the institution,

and provides advice and training on a variety of topics including the challenges and opportunities of generative AI.

James' research background is behavioural ecology and conservation, and he sits on the National Committee on Data in Research and on the Technical Advisory Board of the International Research Data Alliance.

 

 

01
Apr
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
Apr 01, 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.

04
Apr
2025
'First Friday of the Month' Drinks @ Crafty's
Apr 04, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Come and join us:

Friday 4th April 2025

Crafty's Bar & Grill

5pm to 7pm 

Everyone welcome for a purely social opportunity to connect.

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?
06
Apr
2025
Working Bee - Conyers Street - Part II
Apr 06, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Part II of the project is to re-purpose bricks donated by Conyers Street  landowner, into an outside space - patio area for people to use staying at units.
 

Patio prepration - ground has been sprayed, help is requried with sand to be levelled to lay the bricks on adn timber framing is proposed for edging.

If you are keen to be involved can help out for an hour on on Sunday  - please contact Helen Cook who is co-ordinating this project on 027 310 8587
 
The units in Conyers Street have been established for the use of Breathing Space Southland Charitable Trust (BSSCT)  for temporary accommodation for clients who meet the Trust's referral criteria.
 
The units project was a follow on Rotary project 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 unit project over the recent years.  The units are almost complete awaiting final sign off from the Council.   

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