Rotary EAST Invercargill

14/04/2026

Great mahi Southland Student Volunteer Army 💙

Last night, former SBHS Student Volunteer Army Ambassador Jacob Wilkinson-Hall, alongside volunteers Gabriel Garcia and Addy Forrester, had the opportunity to speak at Rotary EAST Invercargill .

We shared the impact the Student Volunteer Army is making across New Zealand and right here in Southland — and how young people are stepping up to support their communities.

A big thank you to Rotary East Invercargill for having us!

Student Volunteer Army

16/03/2026

16/03/2026

50th Years serving above self..
A glimpse of our wonderful celebration tonight Rotary International Rotary District 9999

06/03/2026

All nine Southland Rotary Clubs are part of the growing regional support alongside the PlaceMakers Southern Scooter Challenge, fundraiser for The Grace Street Project. The Southern Scooter…

23/02/2026

Each year, our club proudly sponsors a select group of students from JHSS Campus to attend the Rotary Science and Technology Forum in Auckland.

After the forum, these inspiring young people join us to share their experiences — and for many, it’s truly life-changing.

If you’re interested in becoming a member, making a meaningful difference in our local community, and connecting with like-minded business professionals, we’d love to hear from you.

Simply send us a message to learn more.

Pictures of some of the 2026 recipients.

16/11/2025

12/06/2025

President Changeover 2025/2026
Andrea & Rick Murrell along with Murray & Wendy Sanson hosted the celebration of the Rotary Year
The theme :Latin American Night
Performers : Patriotika Dance group
The chef from the Kelvin hotel delighted guests with a South American inspired delightful menu.
On the night we awarded a very well deserved Paul Harris Fellowship Saphire to Graham and Diane Fletcher

20/03/2025

Inspiring Moments with Dr. Daniele Jones! 🌟

This week, our Rotary Club had the privilege of hosting the incredible Dr. Daniele Jones! Aka: Mama Doctor Jones, 🎤✨ From discussing the realities of student debt and challenges of short parental leave to advocating for women in the workplace, Dr. Jones took us on a powerful journey of bravery and resilience, showcasing the hard work behind building her name and with millions of followers 💪💼 Shes a powerhouse !!
Southland’s is very lucky to have her !
Her educational videos has been lifesaving for many women and girls all around the globe .

As someone who has chosen Invercargill as her home, she reminded us of the immense talent that supporRotary InternationaloMama Doctor Jones insights serve as a powerful reminder of our collective potential for positive change.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jones for sharing her story and empowering us all to break barriers! 🌍❤️🇺🇸 ⭐️ 🤠

Together, we can make a difference!

Rotary International Mama Doctor Jones

10/03/2025

🌟✨ Celebrating Excellence in Our Community! ✨🌟

Tonight, the Rotary East Club of Invercargill East had the immense pleasure of honoring the remarkable Kate French!
Named among the Top 50 women in food and wine in Aotearoa New Zealand, Cuisine Magazine

Kate captivated us all with her journey.

The Batch Cafe

Surrounded by proud family—her parents, sister, partner, and in-laws—we experienced a night filled with warmth and inspiration. 🌷❤️ Her father's long-standing membership with our club made this moment even more special!

Tonight was not just a celebration of her achievements but also a celebration for Invercargill.

07/03/2025

Last Monday we hosted some of our future young leaders, they attended RYLA 2025 Queenstown, this year our club sponsored 3 of them. Rotary Youth Leader Awards, RYLA, is a leadership development camp that goes over a week, creates a positive impact in the participants and in the community.
In this pictures two of our participants
Paris Smith and Sam Cummins