Mangawhai Rotary

25/03/2026

Man, it's been another fantastic season of the Mangawhai Rotary's "Learn to Sail" project! The kids have been working hard, and now's the time to give the recognition they so deserve!

LTS kids are cordially invited to the Awards Day, next Wednesday, April 1st at Sellar's Reserve after school (3:30 p.m.). Afterwards, stick around for some kai and bring a plate to pass around! This is an LTS event, however, if you're keen to join and want to come around and see what all the excitement's about, contact Dave at 020-401-96824. We're always looking for the next up and coming sailors! Give Dave a ring today and join in the fun! Congratulations to all of this season's participants - you're all winners in our book!

22/03/2026

For those of you who may not have heard, sadly, Wayne Wright Sr, from the Wright Foundation, has passed away. Wayne and his wonderful wife Chloe, who passed in 2023, were great philanthropists who captured the hearts of many. They have specifically sponsored Mangawhai Rotary's "Learn to Sail" project - not only to initiate it, but every year since, they have provided amazing prizes for the kids.

Wayne & Chloe have 5 children, Wayne Jr., Joseph, Samuel, Belinda & Oliver, some of the yachts are named after them. This amazing couple also provided sponsorships for the Rotary Exchange Club, helping local Rotarians, Howard and Jeanne Jury, and their granddaughter, Taylor, explore overseas.

Please take a minute today to think about these lovely souls. The world needs more like these great people today! They'll be greatly missed.

02/02/2026

01/02/2026

The Mangawhai Rotary Club is hosting its Annual AGM this Wednesday, 4th of February at 5:00 p.m. at the Club (board room). Please join us and discover what being a Rotarian is all about! We'd love to see you there!

12/12/2025

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas......

Just another day in the life of being a great Rotarian! Aroha gifts for fabulous local families!

Meri Kirihimete from Mangawhai Rotary Club!

04/12/2025

The nail biting results of the Learning to Sail "Scratchy Raffle". Thanks everyone who supported this effort!

17/11/2025

Ahhhhhhh, just another good citizen joining the community on the first Sunday of every month cleaning up and weeding at the Mangawhai Activity Zone! Come join us in December! Keeping Mangawhai beautiful!

17/11/2025

Beach School Kids! It's never too late to learn a new skill. It's never too late to meet new friends. It's never too late to discover a passion. And it certainly isn't too late to gain some CONFIDENCE!

Come this Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 at the estuary parking lot off Alamar to the Learning to Sail Club, an extension of the Mangawhai Rotary Club! Awesome mentors, skilled sailors, and great kids with a quest for learning! There's only one thing missing, YOU! And it's just not the same without you.

16/10/2025

If you haven't heard, the Rotary Club here in Mangawhai is looking for some very special kids to join our "Learn to Sail" club for children 8 years old and up. This awesome event happens every Wednesday at 3:00 pm at the bottom of North Avenue at the estuary! Free gear and boats are supplied! How cool is that?

Have a passion for sailing? Want to learn leadership skills and how to be part of an awesome team? Who wants to feel the cool breeze blowing in your hair as you sail on the estuary sans adults! Come see us next Wednesday and we'll show you the ropes! And, remember, all the cool kids are doing it!