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Rotary Club of Wellington (RCW) Welcome to the Rotary Club of Wellington ! Since 1921, we’ve proudly been heart of Wellington as New Zealand’s oldest Rotary club.

For over 93 years, we have championed our motto, 'Service Above Self,' with steadfast dedication to uplifting our community.

🌍 CELEBRATE WORLD FOOD DAY WITH US! 🌍You don't need an expensive plane ticket to travel the world—just a great appetite!...
16/10/2026

🌍 CELEBRATE WORLD FOOD DAY WITH US! 🌍
You don't need an expensive plane ticket to travel the world—just a great appetite! Our club is lucky to have members from all over the globe, and they’ve shared their favourite delicious, budget-friendly Wellington spots for you to try this week:
FRANCE | Le Bouillon Bel Air (88 Tory St)
• The Expert: Monique Costi (born in Belgium, lived in France).
• The Vibe: Authentic French regional food that is completely delicious without being pricey.
SRI LANKA | T-Lounge (22 Willeston St)
• The Expert: Prasanna Ramage (High Commissioner for Sri Lanka).
• The Vibe: True Sri Lankan cuisine and truly exceptional teas.
CHINA | Tiger Restaurant (21 Holland St)
• The Expert: John McKinnon (two-time NZ Ambassador to China).
• The Vibe: Authentic Chinese dishes that are great quality and very reasonably priced.
We love that our club is packed with diverse backgrounds, global insights, and excellent taste in food!
🍽️ Which global spot are you trying first? Let us know in the comments!

Photo by Anju Ravindranath on Unsplash

Mental Health Awareness Week is here in Aotearoa New Zealand! It's the perfect reminder that wellbeing isn't a solo jour...
15/10/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week is here in Aotearoa New Zealand! It's the perfect reminder that wellbeing isn't a solo journey—we thrive when we truly feel a sense of connection and belonging.
Want to find your people?
If you're looking to boost your social connections, our Rotary club is ready to welcome you. We are an inner-city club with members from all walks of life. We meet for lunch at The Wellington Club, usually every second Monday. It’s a fantastic, supportive space to make lifelong friends, give back, and belong to something bigger.
Keen to check us out? Contact us here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVymjXC4dFXGfG3Liq412eoxoWXSygZcgg0eaiXfA55wLXHg/viewform

The Rotary Club of Wellington was privileged to hear yesterday from one of New Zealand’s foremost professionally certifi...
13/10/2026

The Rotary Club of Wellington was privileged to hear yesterday from one of New Zealand’s foremost professionally certified futurists, Melissa Clark-Reynolds, whose work helps organisations, including NASA, navigate complexity.
Revisiting Alvin Toffler’s 1970 book Future Shock, she highlighted his foresight on lifelong learning and shifting social norms, while noting his mistaken prediction that technology would deliver more leisure.
Her message on AI balanced optimism with caution: AI will create more jobs than it destroys, yet existential risks deserve serious attention.
Her advice for living and business: “learn, unlearn, relearn; help people navigate change; develop new operating and business models”. The next speaker at our regular lunchtime meeting on Monday 2 November 2026 is James Fuller, Co-Founder of Hnry? Interested? Please email us on [email protected] (copy and paste this email address into your inbox, do not click the link)
Photo caption: Melissa Clark-Reynolds and RCW President Honorary Dame Suzanne Snively.

Ready to cut through the tech noise and future-proof your leadership? Join the Rotary Club of Wellington on Monday, 12 O...
05/10/2026

Ready to cut through the tech noise and future-proof your leadership? Join the Rotary Club of Wellington on Monday, 12 October from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at The Wellington Club for an evening with one of New Zealand's most respected futurists, Melissa Clark-Reynolds ONZM.
Melissa is a tech entrepreneur, and professional director (governing boards like Wētā Workshop) who has trained at MIT, Stanford, and NASA. Known for her grounded foresight, clarity, and warmth, she helps leaders navigate AI and disruption to build organisations fit for what comes next. Attendees leave her sessions with their minds blown and their thinking completely reset.
Event Details:
• Date: Monday, 12 October 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: The Wellington Club, 88 The Terrace, Wellington
RSVP today to secure your spot! Register at: https://forms.gle/GgVJHPcrzEmDnwJTA

Happy International Day of Older Persons!Today is all about celebrating the seniors in our community and looking at how ...
30/09/2026

Happy International Day of Older Persons!
Today is all about celebrating the seniors in our community and looking at how we can better support them.
At the Rotary Club of Wellington, we’ve been using the Knowles Bequest (a fund specifically for the elderly) to look into some big local challenges. We recently backed some medical students using geo-mapping to check out housing and transport issues for Wellington seniors.
Here is a quick look at what they found:
• Housing is tough: A lot of seniors are having to sell their homes because of rising overheads, and lifelong renters are struggling to get by on just a pension.
• Transport gaps: Even though Wellington has great public transport overall, the data shows specific pockets where seniors are left stranded and can’t easily get to the doctor.
Next steps? We’re taking these results straight to the City and Regional Councils to see what can be done.
Want to make a difference and grow your own skills?
This is exactly the kind of project you can get involved with at Rotary. It’s a great chance to give back to the community while leveling up your governance and leadership skills alongside a super supportive, experienced crew.
If you're keen to make an impact and learn along the way, we’d love to chat. Drop us a message using this link:https://forms.gle/GgVJHPcrzEmDnwJTA

Anna Fifield, former Washington Post journalist, independent foreign affairs commentator and former editor of The Domini...
28/09/2026

Anna Fifield, former Washington Post journalist, independent foreign affairs commentator and former editor of The Dominion Post, captivated Rotary Club of Wellington(RCW) members at lunch yesterday. Speaking on the theme of her Substack newsletter, “Between Giants”, referring to China and USA, she explored New Zealand’s place in a changing world. Fifield said China’s growing interest in the Pacific, including recent military activity, highlights rising strategic tensions. She questioned whether New Zealand should adopt “benign ambivalence” or take a stronger stand. Despite our size, she argued, New Zealand has international agency and mana through its nuclear-free policies, climate leadership and Christchurch’s response to the mosque shootins we should stand up for “Might does not make right.” The next speaker at lunchtime on Monday 12 October 2026 is Futurist Melissa Clark-Reynolds? Interested? Please email us on [email protected] (copy and paste this email address into your inbox, do not click the link)
Photo caption: Anna Fifield and RCW President Honoraray Dame Suzanne Sniveley.

🎾 Big Rackets, Big Laughs, Big Impact: Jumbo Tennis is Back!Planning is officially underway for the Rotary Club of Welli...
24/09/2026

🎾 Big Rackets, Big Laughs, Big Impact: Jumbo Tennis is Back!
Planning is officially underway for the Rotary Club of Wellington's major fundraiser: Jumbo Tennis on Friday 5 March! 🏆
If you visit the courts, you won’t see standard tennis. Instead, you'll see local CEOs and corporate teams swinging giant, oversized rackets, diving for balls, and laughing uncontrollably.
Our members will be running the engine room—refereeing, managing the barbecue, and hosting the after-work drinks. Thanks to local businesses stepping up, we usually raise $20,000 in a single afternoon for the Wellington Hospital Foundation. It proves serious community work can come from serious fun!
We are officially looking for teams to join the madness! To enter a team, contact us: https://forms.gle/GgVJHPcrzEmDnwJTA

How do you fight drug cartels with avocados? In Latin America, Rotary Peace Fellow Alejandra Rueda Zarate helps rural fa...
22/09/2026

How do you fight drug cartels with avocados?
In Latin America, Rotary Peace Fellow Alejandra Rueda Zarate helps rural farmers swap illegal crops for sustainable avocado and coffee farming. By securing them profitable, legal incomes, she shields entire communities from cartel coercion.
This is what "Positive Peace" looks like, and it’s exactly why the Rotary Peace Fellowships exist.
Today, on the International Day of Peace, we celebrate active change. Every year, Rotary fully funds up to 170 global leaders to earn degrees in conflict resolution. Over 1,900 alumni are now transforming communities in 140+ countries.
This is the impact you support as a Rotarian. When you join Rotary, you join a global network of peacemakers.
Ready to make a real difference? Contact us via our secretary - paste [email protected] into your remail address bar.

Our member Heather Baldwin recently shared that volunteering builds a stronger community. At the Rotary Club of Wellingt...
15/09/2026

Our member Heather Baldwin recently shared that volunteering builds a stronger community. At the Rotary Club of Wellington (RCW), we use our unique talents to do just that!
We offer diverse opportunities to match your skills:
• Community & environment projects
• Youth mentorship & education
• Event planning & professional skill-sharing
We meet Monday lunchtimes at The Wellington Club.
💬 How do you want to make an impact? Comment below, or email our secretary at [email protected] to get involved. (Please copy and paste this email address into your inbox, do not click the link).

Yesterday, the Rotary Club of Wellington enjoyed a sneak preview of the Wellington Heritage Festival, running from 24 Oc...
15/09/2026

Yesterday, the Rotary Club of Wellington enjoyed a sneak preview of the Wellington Heritage Festival, running from 24 October to 15 November. Highlights include the Old Government Buildings 150th Birthday Tour, Parliamentary Precinct Trail, National War Memorial and Carillon Tower Tour, Shakespeare in the Ōtaki Rotunda, Hikitia's 100th Birthday Steam Up, The Fabulous Carmen Walk, Hidden Māori Treasures Tour, and more. With 160 plus events on offer, there's something for everyone. Explore the full programme and book now at www.wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz. The speaker on Monday 28 September 2026 is Anna Fifield, former Editor of Dominion Post. Interested? Please email us on [email protected] ( Please copy and paste this email address into your inbox, do not click the link)
Photo caption: Festival Board Chair Roger Blakeley and Director Alex Hockley.

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