Rotary Warkworth

18/02/2026

Join us at Warkworth Rotary
Email: [email protected]
www.rotarydistrict9910.org/clubinfo/warkworth
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17/02/2026

✨Please join us every 2nd & 4th Thursday - 5.30pm for 6pm start.✨

22/12/2025

Wishing all Rotarians and Friends of Rotary a very happy and restful holiday season.
The most important part is to spend it with those you love and to let them know how much you love them ❤️

19/11/2025

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18/11/2025

This year Rotary Warkworth gifted two students the experience of attending the Winter RYPEN Camp (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment). Tesimoni and Taenoa, both from Mahurangi College, really enjoyed the camp, reporting "it helped to increase our confidence and ability to interact and communicate with others". Rotary's 2025 co-lead for the camp Jessie Scott presented each with a certificate and badge for their attendance. Taenoa has also recently been chosen as the 2026 Prefect for Pacific Students at the College. Well done to you both, and thank you Jessie for your enthusiasm and encouragement which is always a treat to be a part of 😀

18/11/2025

Our wonderful convenor of this year's Rotary on the Runway event, Cindy Bakewell, presenting the fundraising proceeds to the team from Women's Centre Rodney. The event was well attended, a really fun night, and a huge success, well done everyone, and thank you to all who contributed their time and energy on the night! 🥰🌟🙏

14/10/2025

Rotary featured on Rodney More FM Radio this morning!

Rotary on the Runway clothing this year is going to be fabulous, featuring Xanadu Boutique and Berlin Menswear, Orewa.

Have you got your tickets? Get them before we are sold out...at humanitix.com or through the QR Code below.

13/10/2025

⭐️REMINDER TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!! ⭐️🎟️🏃🏻‍♀️
Only 3 Days To Go! Rotary Charity Fashion Show, this Thursday 16th October at 5.30pm at The Stables, Matakana.
Champagne and canapes on arrival! 🥂🥂
DJ Music, Live Auction & Raffles 🎵🎤👨‍⚖️"SOLD!"
Get your glad rags on 💃🏻🕺🏽 and enjoy an evening out while helping to support Women's Centre Rodney !! 🙏🎉🤩

23/09/2025

22/09/2025

🌟 There are many people in this community looking for meaning, purpose, and connection, and we can help you find it 🌟

The number one reason people join Rotary is to give back to their community. It's about giving your a little of your time, talents, and hearts to a cause greater than yourself. We are seeking new members of all ages with fresh ideas and talent, and new energy. We wish to expand our impact, strengthen our club, and ensure we continue to evolve with the world around us.

We are a global network of people of action, and that means there are many ways to serve, and many paths into our organisation. Every member plays a part in this journey. No one owns Rotary, we as club members are guardians, and Rotary is a gift we pass on to our next generation.

Some examples of our work are:
⭐ Hosting an annual Rotary on the Runway fashion show
⭐ Volunteering at sausage sizzles to raise awareness and donations for local volunteer emergency services
⭐ Networking and collaborating with other community groups to work on local projects
⭐ Volunteering as part of our local Food Rescue service
⭐ Sponsoring local students to attend our National Science & Technology Forum, our Youth Programme of Enrichment, or the Rotary International Youth Exchange programme

People don't join clubs, they join people. Yes you will have to give up a little time, freedom, and flexibility, but you will gain so much more, including a sense of purpose, personal growth, and new connections with a diverse group of people. We invite you to try it and see for yourself.

Together, through friendship, creativity, and shared purpose, we can grow Rotary and ⟡ Unite for Good ⟡

If you are interested in meeting new people who share a passion for community service and connection, please email: [email protected] for further information

21/09/2025

Rotary Warkworth are holding a Sausage Sizzle at New World Warkworth this Sat 27th Sept 10am to 1pm to raise funds for Kawau Volunteer Coastguard. Come along and make a donation to this wonderful team. We'll done, you guys are so needed! 👏💙

All hands on deck - Police, Police Eagle helicopter, Ops Rooms, Kawau Rescue, Hibiscus Rescue 1.....
... diver safe.

Skipper Thelma reporting

We received an Urgent callout last night just after 9pm, to a missing diver at Goat Island marine reserve, reported by Police.

Although initial reports were concerning, we then received an update that the Police Eagle helicopter had located the diver, north of the island and that he was swimming on the surface, but not making any headway. Fortunately we could make good speed in a light Sou'wester, with the sea behind us, and made excellent time getting into the area, 15.5 NM from our base.

The Eagle was still on scene and with the diver flashing his torch we steered to his position. We boarded him via the stern ladder and the crew did a great job checking him over for hypothermia and exhaustion, however he was in remarkably good shape for the amount of time he'd been trying to get back to shore. He was well equipped and had a good, warm wetsuit.

We were able to confirm that all was OK with Ops and Police and returned him to his concerned friends, waiting at Leigh wharf.

From callout to arriving at Leigh wharf - 1hr 45mins.

Having the Eagle helicopter monitoring the diver's location was great, and Hibiscus Rescue 1 was also on the water, racing North, in case we needed backup for a prolonged search.

Our Ops room was also liaising with all assets, and we were able to confirm that an ambulance wasn't required. A great result and KR definitely doesn't have any cobwebs in the engine bay!

We had a more leisurely trip home, with Tractor Al waiting to retrieve us and help clean up. Home at midnight.
Thanks to crew 3, plus ring ins: Craig, Tim, Genn, Rob, Paul S & Tractor Al, plus all those folks in the Ops room & liaising with other agencies.

Cheers, Thelma