Events

Henry is the next generation of young aspiring builders servicing the wider Auckland Region. He finished his education at Kings College in 2014 – thoroughly enjoying his time, at Kings the careers department encouraged surgeons and lawyers – being a builder was somewhat secondary. Henry completed his building apprenticeship with BCITO in about 3 years, then started Concept Carpenters in 2017, arguably what he was distended for after mowing lawns for people’s money while at primary school.

Fast-forward to today, Henry has established Concept Carpenters to a team of 14, specialising in quality residential projects.

Henry recently connected with Charlotte and Paul at One Tree Hill College to assist with their gateway programme, he has chatted to the graduates of 2022 and 2023 - hopefully inspiring their future endeavours.

Henry and his team have also more recently been assisting with transforming the ex-state house.

This is a great opportunity for budding wine connoisseurs to taste wines from various regions of France and order the ones you like.

See attached invitation.

Numbers are limited so be in quickly

RSVP David Bradshaw

021 688359

dwbradshawnz@gmail.com

This will be an informative meeting as we will hear from Angus Fletcher & Jim Espie.

Please confirm before 4pm on Friday 

Don't forget to tell your friends that the Coastguard is running a

bar crossing seminar at 6.30 at the

Titirangi War Memorial Hall on th 5th November

500 S Titirangi Road Auckland 0604

No Charge

Rotary Youth Driver Awareness

We need leaders to be with each class during the day.

6 informative sessions, 2 breaks

No a lot of stairs in comparison to helping at Go Media staium.

Please register soon as this is going to a huge event

Fellow Rotarians,

You are invited to the Presentations on Rotary Youth activities and events that have taken place over the past twelve months in the Auckland area. THE INVITATION IS ATTACHED

This event involves young people giving short presentations on how they have benefited from their experiences in attending events such as RYPEN, MUNA, RYDA and the National Science Forum as well as gaining an understanding of some other High School programs such as the Rotary Enrichment Program , Post High School study scholarships and the Walsh Flying School Scholarship to name just a few.

The evening is run and facilitated by a team of RYLA Alumni drawn from participants over the past 4-5 years.

We are confident that you will gain a good understanding of how these programs are benefitting young people in our district and be entertained in the process.

This is a dinner event and places will be limited, so if you are interested in attending, please reserve the date and RSVP as soon as you decide you wish to attend.

speaker Lincoln Jefferson, Warriors CEO – but NCEA exams compel us to use a different venue in the middle of the school.

Dr. Enrico is very interesting.

We are also going to have Leonie Blake talk about the REP (Rotary Enrichment Program) 

Dr Enrico Haemmerle, a Mechatronics Engineer, was a Trustee of the Rotary
International Science Summer School Trust of New Zealand and has been the Director of
the Rotary Science and Technology Forum for the last two years.
Originally from Freiburg in Germany, Dr Haemmerle has a long history of Academic and
Technical Leadership, with a focus on Mechatronics Engineering Design for Medical and
Sports Devices for the last 15 years.
Previously, he was Associate Dean of Research at the University of Auckland's Faculty of
Engineering and more recently, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Dean of
Engineering and Head of Auckland University of Technology’s School of Engineering,
Computer and Mathematical Sciences. He is interested in innovation and growth through
supporting and empowering others. He is experienced with research, strategy creation
and implementation, budget management and forecasting, quality management and
continuous improvement.

Please Confirm or Decline before 2pm on Friday for catering purposes.

Brain is our speaker, he is the past CEO of the Employment Manufactures association.

This is our last meeting of the year with a spaeker.

Next meeting is our christmas Party hosted by Jill and Alastair Macfarlane.

10th December 

Please confirm or decline before Friday. 

This will be a fun night when we all can celebrate a great year with a club that is the best to belong to.

Please wear a Christmas Theme

BYO drinks, Nibbles provided $65p.p.

If you register and you do not receive and email confirmation please email John at Hawkeyecleaning@gmail.com.

Please confirm of decline before 27th November 11am, Thanks

Our speaker for our first meeting in 2025 is Katina Conomos, Programme Director The Mussel Reef Restoration Trust which was formed in 2013 to "Revive our Gulf" by restoring the lost mussel reefs in the Hauraki Gulf.

Please confirm or decline by Friday

Speaker: Dennis Millard

Topic: "Peddling for Parkinsons - 3,000kms for me; a longer journey for a mate"

On 5th Feb last year Dennis Millard started out on the Tour Aotearoa – a 3,000km bike trail from Cape Reinga at the top of the North Island, to Stirling Point, Bluff, at the bottom of the South Island. The route was designed by the Kennett Brothers and includes many of New Zealand’s famous bike trails. He will recall his experiences of the ride: the highlights, lowlights, pics of great New Zealand scenery and stories of awesome camaraderie. Along the way he successfully raised donations for Parkinson’s NZ.

Dennis is a member of the RC Auckland East.

This is a reminder that we have Sam Stubbs as our guest speaker for our evening meeting next Tuesday. We need a good turn-out so please feel free to invite friends & family and reply no later than 3pm on Friday 7 February.  

Sam Stubbs is the CEO of Simplicity Kiwisaver. Previously he was the CEO Of Tower Investments, and before that Managing Director of the Hanover Group He spent 10 years working for Goldman Sachs in London and Hong Kong. He previously worked for Natwest Markets, Fay, Richwhite and IBM New Zealand.

He has been a Board Member of the Financial Services Council, and a member of the Government Taskforce on Financial Services.

Sam’s topic for the evening is “Auckland’s Housing Predicament: a 2025 Perspective.”

This is a reminder that next Tuesday's meeting is a breakfast meeting with Penrose Rotary where it would be great if you are able to attend.

There is plenty of parking accessed from the main entrance to the College and the three One Tree Hill College Students who attended the Summer Science Forum will be speaking. This includes the student who has been selected to attend the London Forum which in itself is a major achievement.

If you are attending you just pay on the day with efpos.

Join us at Rotary Newmarket next week as we welcome Tushar Shamar, founder of IMAgEN8, a purpose-driven innovation agency focused on sustainability, regenerative design, and community engagement. One of IMAgEN8’s standout initiatives encourages children to explore nature through photography, fostering creativity, environmental awareness, and a deeper connection to the natural world. Tushar will share how this program not only nurtures young minds but also inspires the next generation of environmental stewards. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how simple tools like a camera can empower kids to see, appreciate, and protect our planet!

You're Invited: An Evening with Ganesh Raj at Rotary Newmarket!

Rotary Newmarket is thrilled to welcome Ganesh Raj, the charismatic chef, TV personality, and entrepreneur, for an inspiring talk at our next meeting.

 Date: 11^th March
 Location: Remuera Golf Club, 120 Abbots Way
 Time: 6-30pm

Best known as the host of Eat Well for Less NZ and the creative mind behind The Tasting Shed, Ganesh is a passionate advocate for good food, great business, and the power of community. He'll share his journey from the kitchen to the screen, his insights on entrepreneurship, and why food is more than just what’s on your plate—it’s about people, culture, and connection.

This is a night not to be missed! Bring a guest and join us for an engaging and entertaining evening.

Please confirm or Decline before 3pm on FRiday 7th March... Thank you

A great team effort cooking and Serving to the people at Salvation Army Lodge.

Umpire at the Australian Open

Auckland official Christine McKnight, ITF Silver Badge Chief has been selected to be Assistant Chief for the Paralympics. This is the first time a New Zealand official has been selected for this role. Christine has been a Line Umpire at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

Great night of Socialising

BBQ and Petanque

Starts at 6pm 

$30 per  person 

District Governor Vidya Nand  will be updatiung us about changes in the Rotary District and his year so far.

We also have an exchange student coming to speak to us, Melanie is being hosted by Remuera Club.

Please confirm or decline your attendance before 3pm on Friday

Thanks

Anastasia Potter from Youthline will present to us and then we will be passing a Cheque.

Chrisie Bollard will be talking about Rotary Apprenticipe Program.

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"