Inner Wheel Aotea

20/09/2026

Banner exchange - Kinny Kaul from Inner Wheel Club Bombay West Inner Wheel District 314 and Michelle Atkinson from Inner Wheel Club Aotea IWNZ District NZ291.

20/09/2026

What a lovely morning we had at our Still Me September fundraiser in support of Cancer Support New Zealand.

It was wonderful to spend time together, to connect and welcome several special visitors.

One of our guests was Kinny, who reached out to us through social media while visiting New Zealand. Kinny is from Mumbai, District 314 and serves as the District Editor, so it was especially nice to make that Inner Wheel connection from across the world.

We were also delighted to welcome our own IWNZ District NZ291 Chairman, Huibrie Keyser , and Past District Chairman, Adrienne, along with several of our friends who joined us for the morning. We hope they enjoyed themselves and that we may see them again in the future.

A special welcome also to Saku, who is now living in Auckland and was previously an Inner Wheel member in Sri Lanka. It was lovely to have her join us and share time together.

Thank you to everyone who came along, supported the fundraiser, and helped make the morning such a warm, friendly, and enjoyable occasion. In true Aotea fashion, after clean up we wrapped up the event with time together chatting over a refreshing Gin & Tonic... just the tonic of friendship needed as we prepare for a new week ahead.

10/09/2026

At Aotea, we are deeply committed to giving back and supporting organizations that transform lives in our community. Shine(Safer Homes in New Zealand Everyday) is one of our key chosen charities, and we are continually inspired by their vital work creating safer homes and brighter futures across Aotearoa.

We are thrilled to invite you to support them alongside us at an upcoming exhibition: MADE TO SHINE at Black Door Gallery!

This special collection features rare, distinctive glass artistry from acclaimed New Zealand artist Garry Nash. Proceeds from the sales will directly support SHINE's essential domestic violence services.

01/09/2026

Come and join us for a special morning tea, Elevenses for Still Me September, in support of the wonderful work of Cancer Support New Zealand .

This gathering is an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy some quality time together in a warm and welcoming setting.

When: Sunday 20 September, 11:00 am

Where: Parizad's home, Remuera (address provided upon RSVP)

RSVP: Please let us know by 7th September if you will be attending alone or bringing a friend.

Please bring along cash for a koha/donation on the day and for raffle tickets, which will be available to purchase with all proceeds directly supporting Cancer Support NZ.

We hope you can join us for a lovely morning of friendship, laughter, and connection!

31/08/2026

It's IWNZ Day! 🌷 Since 1936, Inner Wheel New Zealand has grown from one club in Napier to 30+ clubs nationwide — ordinary women, working together, making an extraordinary impact. Last year that meant 56,200 volunteer hours and $279,000+ given to causes across the country. Today we celebrate the friendships behind all of it. Happy IWNZ Day! 💛

How will you celebrate IWNZ Day: 1 September, Walk & Talk?

Walks, local coffee mornings, or community service projects that showcase our collective spirit of Connection & Belonging.

Share a photo or comment below.

31/08/2026

Introducing Inner Wheel Aotea – A Small Group with a Big Heart 💙

For more than 18 years, Inner Wheel Aotea has lived by the belief that together we achieve more.

Our members are spread across the upper North Island, from Kerikeri in the north to Ardmore in South Auckland, yet distance has never stopped us from making a difference. We meet monthly, both in person and online, combining friendship, service, and a shared commitment to supporting our communities.

Over the years, we have proudly supported organisations including Cancer Support NZ's Look Good Feel Better Programme, Shine, helping those affected by domestic violence, I am Hope mental health charity and Headway, supporting people living with concussion and brain injuries, to name just a few.

But Inner Wheel Aotea is about so much more than fundraising and service. It is about the genuine friendships, encouragement, and lasting connections we have built along the way. As part of Inner Wheel New Zealand, we believe in women building meaningful connections, taking positive action, and inspiring growth in themselves and others. Women Together, Inspiring Growth.

We may be a small group, but our impact reaches far beyond our numbers. Through friendship, service, and working together, we continue to make a real difference in the lives of others.

✨ Are you looking to connect with like-minded women, build lasting friendships, give back to your community, and be part of something truly meaningful?

We would love to meet you. Whether you're new to the area, looking to expand your network, or simply want to make a difference alongside a welcoming group of women, Inner Wheel Aotea could be the perfect fit for you.

📩 Send us a message to learn more about membership or join us at an upcoming meeting. Come and discover how, together, we can achieve even more.

22/08/2026

💗 Cancer touches us all.

If you've experienced cancer, you'll know that the everyday impacts can be just as challenging as the diagnosis itself.

That's why this Still Me September, we're inviting our community to come together and help ensure no one faces cancer alone.

It doesn't need to be big or complicated. Host a cuppa with friends, organise a small raffle, hold a bake sale, or simply bring people together for a good cause.

Every dollar raised helps provide free practical support, trusted information, education and connection for people navigating the everyday impacts of cancer.

Because no one understands the importance of support better than someone who has needed it themselves.

💗 Join the movement by registering your interest: https://form.jotform.com/262166941347058

30/07/2026

Hello friends! Happy Friendship day 💙

🌏 International Day of Friendship 💙

Every act of kindness, every hand extended in welcome, every friendship built on trust strengthens the communities around us.

In Inner Wheel we believe that when women connect with purpose they create meaningful impact and become part of a global community that reaches far beyond borders.

This International Day of Friendship, 30 July, let's celebrate the connections that bring us together, inspire us to act, and remind us that we are never alone.

💙 Connection. Impact. Global Community.

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26/07/2026

26/07/2026

Stalking became a crime in NZ 2 months ago. These resources are so helpful for anyone.

Introducing Recognise, Respond, Support: Practical workplace responses to stalking!

Stalking became a crime in New Zealand two months ago, and today we’re launching a guide in partnership with Shine and Human Resources New Zealand to equip workplaces with practical guidance and tools to support employees experiencing stalking 📖

Work can be a place of safety, but it can also be used by perpetrators to contact, monitor, follow and approach victim-survivors.

Respond, Recognise, Support helps employers prepare for and respond when staff experience stalking, inside or outside work. The guide takes an employee-led approach.

In the guide you'll find
💜 Advice for employers on how to support employees experiencing stalking
💜 Signs of what employees might be feeling
💜 Conversation prompts
💜 Legal advice
💜 Contact details for support agencies

Download, read and share the guide with your networks today! https://www.women.govt.nz/womens-safety/stalking-and-its-impact-women/practical-workplace-responses-stalking