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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.   
08
Apr
2025
No Lunch Meeting
Apr 08, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Please note there is no lunch meeting on Tuesday 8 April  - the next Lunch meeting is 15th April 

 

09
Apr
2025
Lincoln Students
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.

15
Apr
2025
Diane Walker

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.

15
Apr
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
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.

21
Apr
2025
Social Event - Easter Monday Races - Cancelled
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

  • Onsite infrastructure requirements
  • Catering and hospitality plan
  • Investigation of transport options to and from Riverton

If you are interested in attending, please contact Alice P 027 228 9693. More details for this event will follow.

 

29
Apr
2025
Club Forum
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:

  • Update from Directors Meeting
  • Donations
  • Club Communications 

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 on blue.rider1@hotmail.com

02
May
2025
'First Friday of the Month' Drinks @ Invercargill Pizzeria
May 02, 2025 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Come and join us for "First Friday" Drinks:

Friday 2nd May 2025

Invercargill Pizzeria  

from 6.15pm

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 
 
05
May
2025
Scottish Hall Set Up
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

06
May
2025
Krista Farley

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."

 

06
May
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
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.

17
May
2025
Circus Quirkus
May 17, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
20
May
2025
Rotary National Science and Technology Forum 2025

Guest Speakers: Nell Johnston and Kimberly McDonald

May 20, 2025

Hi, my name is Nell and I’m a student at Southland Girls' High School. I was lucky enough to be sponsored by the Invercargill Rotary club to attend the Rotary National Science and Technology Forum 2025.In January, we spent two action packed weeks in Auckland, learning, meeting new people and having a lot of fun!

Hi, I’m Kimberly, a student at Menzies College who was lucky enough to be sponsored by the Invercargill Rotary Club to attend the Rotary National Science and Technology Forum 2025. Earlier this year, we spent two full-on fun and educational weeks in Auckland. Learning lots about science and technology courses on offer in Auckland, meeting heaps of new people and trying fun new things! 

20
May
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
May 20, 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.

27
May
2025
Book Sale Sorting lunch
May 27, 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Book Sorting with Lunch

Lunch catered by Inner Wheel 

Lunch to be served at 12.15pm - Book Sale Chair Richard will cover off brief notices for event at 12.30pm

Sort books before, or after lunch or both into categories on tables

Further details to be made available closer to the date.

 

29
May
2025
2025 Book Sale
May 29, 2025 8:00 AM - May 31, 2025 5:00 PM
The 44th Rotary Club of Invercargill Book Sale is all set for King's Birthday Weekend.
Dates / times for the 2025 Book Sale are:
Thursday, May 29:   8am to 7pm
Friday, May 30:         8am to 7pm
Saturday, May 31:    9am to 5pm
Futrher details will be available closer to the dates
 
06
Jun
2025
'First Friday of the Month' Drinks @ Indian at the Crescent
Jun 06, 2025 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Come and join us for "First Friday" Drinks:

Friday 6th June 2025

Indian at the Crescent

from 6.15pm

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 
 
10
Jun
2025
Haylee-Chanel Simeon

Bluff Chef among industry's 50 most influential women- 2024

Jun 10, 2025

Haylee-Chanel Simeon (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kauwhata, Ngāti Raukawa) is the owner of Hayz at the Anchorage in Bluff, where she showcases the rich flavours of Murihiku Southland. Her work has earned national and international acclaim, including being named among Cuisine magazine’s 2024 Top 50 Women in Food & Drink and winning the RWNZ1 Bountiful Table Award 2023/24. Hayz at the Anchorage was also recognised in the prestigious Cuisine Good Food Guide 2024/25. Haylee’s story and kai have been featured globally in Elle Gourmet (Canada), The Financial Review (Australia), and Croatia’s Iće&piće. She has proudly cooked for international guests such as Shaun Wallace (The Chase UK) and comedian Iliza Shlesinger, continuing to put Bluff and Southland on the world stage.

 

 

 

10
Jun
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
Jun 10, 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.

17
Jun
2025
Club Forum
Jun 17, 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.

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 on blue.rider1@hotmail.com

24
Jun
2025
John Collins, Chair Omaui Landcare Trust

Work and Focus of Omaui Landcare Trust

Jun 24, 2025

John Collins is Chair of the Omaui Landcare Charitable Trust, which has been a winner and finalist in recent Environment Southland Community Awards.

These awards are designed to celebrate individuals and groups in the community who are taking a leading role in making a significant difference in supporting and enhancing the environment.

The Omaui Landcare Charitable Trust, led by John, has been responsible for "bringing birdsong back to the picturequse coastal location of Omaui." #

# Environment Southland - es.govt.nz

24
Jun
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
Jun 24, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM UTC+12:00
Formal Lunch meeting 
Kelvin Hotel - Level 6
Start: 12.15pm
Guest Speaker - John Collins, Chair Omaui Landcare Trust
 
Cost is $25pp
 
Pay on arrival or via internet banking
01
Jul
2025
Jubilee Budget Advisory Services

Budget Advisory Services

Jul 01, 2025

Peter Laurie, Chair, and Christine Dallas, Board Member of Jubilee Budget Advisory Services will be joining us for lunch as the 2025 Book Sale major recipient.

Jubilee Budget Advisory Service offers face-to-face, non-judgmental, confidential and free advice to clients from trained and competent advisors.

The service also offers advocacy, education courses and presentations to help those in need of budgeting skills and financial techniques.

01
Jul
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
Jul 01, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Formal Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel

Jubilee Budget Services - Book Sale Donation presentation

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, 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.

04
Jul
2025
'First Friday of the Month' Drinks @ Main Street Cafe
Jul 04, 2025 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Come and join us for "First Friday" Drinks:

Friday 4th July 2025

Main Street Cafe and Restaurant 

58 Kelvin Street - Invercargill

from 5.15pm

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 
 
12
Jul
2025
Mid Winter Feast - Pot Luck Dinner
Jul 12, 2025 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Please join us for a night of warmth, chatter and music as we celebrate the heart of winter.

Please bring a plate of food to share, some suggestions: nibbles, salads, vegetables, chicken casserole, shepherds pie, pasta, dessert, ice cream

Where:  Terrace Street, Invercargill

When:  Saturday 12 July 2025, from 5.30 pm

RSVP:  alice@aspirp or 027 2289693

 

15
Jul
2025
Liana Leota

My Netball Journey

Jul 15, 2025
Liana Leota is Assistant Coach for the 2025 Southern Steel netball team and comes with a proud record of netball achievements.
She was member of New Zealand's national netball team, the Silver Ferns, and played for  Southland's famous  Southern Sting netball team which won 6 national titles.
Liana has both played and coached netball in England where she lives with her husband and five children, and has travelled to Invercargill this year to assist Wendy Frew with the Steel.


15
Jul
2025
Formal Lunch Meeting
Jul 15, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Formal Lunch Meeting at the Kelvin Hotel

Guest Speaker: Bobbi Brown, GM Regional Strategy, Great South:  Future Opportunities for Aquaculture in Southland

CFor more details on the Guest Speaker click this link:  https://www.invercargillrotary.club/speakers/3eebbd73-8976-4597-bba3-18033a3e8e49

Cost $25.00pp includes light lunch, tea/coffee and parking at former H&J Smith car park (Please note registration is required to be advised to Hotel Reception on arrival).

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
Jul
2025
Club Forum - Workshop
Jul 22, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

The objectives of a Club Forum are:

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

Following on from the June Forum Workshop on Club Projects, the July Forum is also proposed as a workshop.

The workshop will be to discuss the Club Action Plan for the 12 months ahead

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

If you have a suggestion for an agenda item to be included at a future forum please email President Michael on blue.rider1@hotmail.com

01
Aug
2025
'First Friday of the Month' Drinks @ Buster Crabb
Aug 01, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Come and join us for "First Friday" Drinks:

Friday 1st August 2025

Buster Crabb

326 Dee Street

5.30pm start

Everyone welcome for a purely social opportunity to connect.

Come & connect with us in a way that suits your day, one quick drink at 5.30pm,  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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