Bryan Leyland the Energy Expert

Onekaka Hydro Scheme My wife and I are majority owners of a 970 kW 200 m head hydro scheme in Golden Bay in the South Island of New Zealand that I designed and commissioned and now operate by remote control using text messaging.

My Book   In February 2014 my book "Small Hydroelectric Engineering Practice" was published by CRC Press.  The book covers all the steps involved in developing small hydropower schemes  from initial identification right through to operation and maintenance.  It covers hydro schemes from 500 kW to 50 MW. All the reviews have been positive.   There is more information on the page "My Book"

We do not have a  meeting on April 22 due to Easter Weekend

I am sending this to you all, giving you 14days notice. 

Please confirm or decline ASAP . Thank you. Have a very safe and happy easter.

We will be having our club's Special General Meeting at 1230.

Details were emailed by Jeff Smith on 10 April at 1015pm

Please make sure you are at the meeting . Your vote in needed.

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/jeff/FMfcgzQZVJvVHLfVnbvPKlPzngxkMmQZ?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1

at 1245 we will have Andrea Page speak to us. Andrea is the Operations Manager at the Salvation Army Epsom Lodge.

RYDA. Dilworth school. club meeting so members can experience what happens : Vocational visit

Event starts at 8.30am and finishes at 2.15pm

We need 4 prople for the day to help with the supervising of the classes.

We will have a lunch meeting and a briefing from Adele Hall ( director of RYDA ) 

1145am till 12.45

Please confirm or decline before 3pm on Sunday as I need to order the food before 7.30am on Monday 

75th Anniversary Environment Awards

We are going to hear from last year's winner, Katherine Lockton, with an update on Milky White Flesh Syndrome (MWF) Research project

Then this year's awardee

Karla Butcher – Preventing the spread of invasive species to Hauraki Gulf Islands.

and then Professor Andrew Jeffs will give us an update on the Hauraki Gulf Protection legislation and latest developments.

Please confirm or Decline by 2pm on Friday 9th May.

Thanks 

This will be an interesting Meeting.

Nicola Bitossi CEO Of Multiple Scherosois will be addressing us

and Emily Howard( Board Member) who has Multiple Scherosois

before all of this Bill Strand will be telling us about our financial assistance to so many while he was President.

Please confirm your attendance before 5pm on Sunday so I can order enough food.

Thanks

A Night not to be Missed -A Celebration of Innovation & Inspiration -the Ross Craig Oncology Award.

NOTE:This event is on a Wednesday night

Please confirm if you are coming before 2pm on Friday 6th June

See attached flyer.

Don't forget this is a special night in our club's calendar - You are cordially invited to the Newmarket/Penrose changeover

See the attached invitation for details

We are fortunate to have secured Rachel Smalley to speak at our next evening meeting.

See attached details.

Register Now.

Please confirm before 230pm on 4th July. Thanks

Join us for a compelling evening with one of New
Zealand’s most respected journalists and broadcasters

Rachel Smalley

Rachel has spent more than two decades reporting from some of the
world’s most volatile regions, covering war zones, humanitarian
crises, and major global events. From the frontlines of Afghanistan
to the devastation of the Nepal earthquake, her experiences have
shaped a unique perspective on international affairs, politics, and
the human condition.
Now leading The Medicine Gap, a national campaign advocating
for fairer access to medicines in New Zealand, Rachel is combining
journalism, advocacy, and public policy to drive meaningful change
for thousands of Kiwis.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday 8th July
🕡 Time: 6:30pm for dinner, followed by Rachel’s presentation
📍 Venue: Remuera Golf Club, 120 Abbotts Way, Remuera

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Rachel’s stories from around the world —
and her passionate work improving health outcomes.
RSVP Register Now to Secure Your Seats.

Alycia Maher and Yi Biao Ang

Jane Haines and Karen Bennett from the Staples Education Foundation

Dilworth Tertiary Scholarship Programme

2015 was the Staples Education Foundation’s (SEF) first year offering support and guidance to worthy Dilworth Students through our wrap around programme. The Trust Board and Executive Team have worked together to create what we believe is a first class programme to support Year 13 Students transitioning into university study in accordance with our objectives and values.

A number of scholarships are awarded per annum to high achieving school leavers studying at an Auckland university.

A SEF Scholarship offers financial and holistic support to the Students by matching them with Mentors and Buddies, ongoing training for all parties through the Support and Development Programme, as well as 2 weeks Work Experience per year in the profession or industry they would like to work in.

Mentors and Students are also offered support through Psychologists attached to our programme.

Please confirm before Saturday 19th July 3pm 

Professor Olaf Diegel talking to us about 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) in 2025

How 3D Printing lightens the load.

Professor Olaf Diegel is a specialist in 3D printing or additive manufacturing (AM).

Please confirm or Decline ivite before 2pm on Sunday 27th July

This ia great fun with amazing students 

address is : 525 Clevedon-Kawakawa Road, Clevedon

This will be a very informative talk from the Nathalie about Motutapu Island and how we can restart our working bees

Please confirm or decline before 2pm on Sunday 14th August.

Thanks

This will be a very informative meeting with Phil Lyons explaining what goes into the Trees for Survival Program before we get to plant the tree seedlings and have fun with the Augers.

Pease remember that The 9th September evening meeting will be on 10th September, Wednesday Night

Please confirm or decline before Sunday 31st August 2pm

Thanks

This willl be an amazingly inspiring meeting when hear from Justine Mahon, the Past Principal ot St Cuthberts School

YES this is Wednesday, NOT Tuesday

To book your seat please confirm before 2pm on Thursday 4th September. Thanks

Justin Fittler , Founder of NZ AI

Please confirm or decline before 2pm on Sunday 21st September.

Thanks

We have 3 great speakers providing updates

Martin McGahan talking to us about World Community Service

, David Jack telling us about the amazing support that is given to the Rotary Enrichment Program and the Rotary Apprentiship Program & Scott Burridge telling us about the great improvements in the membership Committee.

Please confirm or decline before 2pm on Sunday 28th September

Thanks

This is a great opportunity for all of us to see how The Newmarket Rotary Charitable Foundation makes amazing contributions to the community.

Please confirm or decline before 2pm on Sunday 5th October

Thanks