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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.
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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!
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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!
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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
House 2
House 3
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! |
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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 12pm Lunch 4:30pm Project work for day concludes Sunday 23 February: 1pm. Completion of project and everyone makes their way home. Food Meals at your own cost, and they range from $20 - $41 depending on the dish. Event Registration If you are interested in attending this event please use the following link. https://forms.gle/hDpCfAxQwCKfkJi48
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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.
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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/
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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. |
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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. |
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Mar 07, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come and join us: 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?
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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:
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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?
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. |
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Mar 25, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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Apr 04, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come and join us: 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?
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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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Apr 08, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Apr 09, 2025 5:00 PM - Apr 10, 2025 5:00 PM
Our Club has been asked to support with billeting / homestays for 2025 Lincoln Students visiting Southland. The dates hosts are required are Wednesday 9th April and Thursday 10th April. Helen McCurdy is co-ordinating this club fundraiser that also links with our ongoing support to Education. Evening meals and breakfast are be required to be provided and transport to/from their meeting location (Workingman’s Club). The Club receives a payment per night per student for the Homestay(s) / billeting so is a good / easy fundraiser for us as a Club. If you can host a billet or two please let Helen McCurdy know by email helenmccurdyrvtn@gmail.com or by phone 027 228 8230 If you can host but would like assistance with transport to / from your home for a billet – please discuss with Helen. |
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Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Apr 15, 2025
Greetings! I am the new manager at Citizens Advice Bureau Invercargill, having been in the position for one year. Previously I spent most of my working life in education. I was brought up on a farm near Te Anau and have lived most of my life in Southland. I look forward to sharing with you the services our wonderful volunteers provide for the Southland community. |
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Apr 15, 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. |
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Apr 21, 2025 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
*** Event Cancelled *** The Social committee are planning for a day at the Riverton Races, mark your calendar for Easter Monday 21st April from 12.00pm. To help us build this event, please do let us know if you are interested in attending, as this will help with
If you are interested in attending, please contact Alice P 027 228 9693. More details for this event will follow.
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Apr 29, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Please note change of location and new format: Kelvin Hotel Tea/coffee and muffins provided, cost $10 pp. Proposed Agenda topics include:
The objectives of a Club Forum are: Fellowship If you have a suggestion for an agenda item to be included at this or a future forum please email President Michael on blue.rider1@hotmail.com |
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May 02, 2025 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Come and join us for "First Friday" Drinks: Invercargill Pizzeria Everyone welcome for a purely social opportunity to connect. Come & connect with us in a way that suits your day, one quick drink at 6.15pm, or stay on through for another drink or two or if you dont already have dinner plans stay for dinner?
Be in to Win - The Social Committee's First Friday Prize Draw will take place at the venue
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May 05, 2025 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Members are asked to help out on Monday 5th May from 5.15pm to help with the Scottish Hall set up for the 2025 Book Sale. Tasks for Monday evening include, trestle table set up and unloading of books. Come to the Back Entrance off car park. Book Sale Event dates / times: Thursday, May 29: 8am to 7pm Friday, May 30: 8am to 7pm Saturday, May 31: 9am to 5pm |
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Youthline Southland
May 06, 2025
Kia ora, I’m Krista Farley, the Community Activation Manager at Youthline Southland. Our organisation is dedicated to strengthening the Hauora of Southland rangatahi through connection, engagement, and support. We provide locally trained volunteers who contribute to the national 24/7 helpline, education programmes, mental health resources, and community events to empower young people and ensure they have the tools to thrive."
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May 06, 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. |
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May 17, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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