Rotary Club of Whanganui North

05/10/2026

🤝 Help Us Fill the Shelves: Whanganui North Rotary Foodbank Drive 🛒

Whanganui, we know how incredible our community is when it comes to looking out for one another. Right now, the demand on the Whanganui City Mission foodbank is higher than ever, and local families are feeling the pinch.

The Rotary Club of Whanganui North is stepping up to help, but we can't do it without you!

We are calling on our generous river city community to pull together and stock the pantry shelves so the City Mission can continue providing vital food parcels and support to those who need it most in our backyard.

🥫 Most Needed Items Include:
* Canned meals, soups, and baked beans
* Tuna, salmon, and canned meat
* Pasta, pasta sauce, rice, and breakfast cereals
* Long-life milk, juice, tea, coffee, milo, milk powder
* Spreads (peanut butter, jam, honey)
* Fruit, muesli bars, crackers, biscuits, jelly, chips, chocolate
* Basic toiletries and household cleaning products
* Items for babies
* Pet food

📍 Drop-off Details:
* When: Thursday 22 October - from 6:00pm
* Where: Outside your gate / by your letterbox

Missed us or won’t be at home?
* Phone City Mission - 06 345-2139
* Drop-off at Piping Hot Plumbing & Drainage, 43 Hatrick Street - between 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday

Let’s show what community spirit is all about, Whanganui. Every single can or packet makes a difference!

Your support is greatly appreciated.

26/09/2026

07/09/2026

Another Rotarian doing great things for our community...

03/09/2026

24/08/2026

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Sad to hear of the passing of a Rotary Club of Whanganui North Friend. Condolences and love to the friends and family of the lovely Darren Wallace.

HE PANUI FROM WHAANAU

It is with greatsadness we announce the passing of Darren Wallace

He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his whānau and family.

Much-loved partner of Deb, beloved father of Jordan, and stepdad Luke, Tyler and Eve.

Loved son of Te Konohi (dec) and Evelyn (dec) Wallace

Treasured brother of Nga mihi and Andrew Rodokal (dec), Ian (dec), Micheal (dec), Richard, Alistar and Jo, Quentin and Toni

Much-loved uncle and Koro to all his nieces, nephews and mokopuna.

The family ask for your understanding and respect as Monday will be for immediate family only.

Darren is lying in state at 61 Peakes Road.

Wednesday 26th August

Darren will be taken to Te Ao Hou Marae at 9:40am.

Ope times: 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Karakia: 6:00pm

Thursday 27th August

Darren will leave Te Ao Hou Marae for St Mary’s at 9:30am, with the service commencing at 10:00am.

Following the service, we will proceed to Aramoho Urupā, where Darren will be laid to rest.

The hākari will be held back at Te Ao Hou Marae, and all are welcome to join the whānau.

Haere, haere, haere atu rā. Moe mai rā i runga i te rangimārie Darren.

Koha Aroha
Toni-Anne Wallace
02-1246-0232391-003

12/08/2026

Rotary Club of Whanganui North is proud to support the Whanganui City Mission. ❤️

We’re delighted to play our part in supporting the wonderful work of the City Mission and the valuable assistance they provide to people and families in our community.

We invite you to the join City Mission Fundraising Concert @ Majestic Square this Saturday 15th August,


Fill the Shelves

07/08/2026

Once again, we were truly humbled when the Rotary Club of Whanganui North made their 4th visit to our gardens on Monday. 🤝

Your continued support means the world to us. Thanks to your dedication, our gardens are producing nutritious vegetables right through the winter, helping us feed our community when it’s needed most. 🌱🥕

Thank you for digging in with us, Rotary! We are so grateful for this partnership.

30/07/2026

Members of the Rotary Club of Whanganui North had the pleasure of delivering Rotary Dictionaries to students at five local schools across Whanganui.

A dictionary is more than just a book—it is a gateway to learning, curiosity, confidence, and lifelong opportunity. We hope these dictionaries will encourage students to explore new words, build their vocabulary, and develop a love of learning.

We are proud to support education in our community and extend our sincere thanks to the principals, teachers, and staff who welcomed us into their schools.

Investing in our young people is investing in the future of Whanganui. We wish every student many happy hours of discovery with their new dictionary!



Regards ...from a shy Rotarian!

20/05/2026

Chilly start to Monday morning, but it soon warmed up for members of the Rotary Club of Whanganui North as they tackled a variety of tasks at one of the City Mission’s gardens.
Strimming, ploughing, weeding, and crop harvesting were among the tasks that helped warm them—and our hearts.

We love our longstanding relationship and that whenever we need help, you’re always there to help us feed those in our community who need it.

Thank you once again for your continued support. ❤️

13/05/2026

**🍎 From orchard to outreach – what a week!**

On Thursday, our apples were harvested with the kind help of volunteers from the Rotary Club of Whanganui North – thank you for getting us off to a great start.

Then on Saturday, the wonderful team at **‘Helping Hands’** turned those apples into beautiful jams and preserves.

And on Monday, volunteers at the **City Mission Foodbank** packed them into food parcels to help those in our community who need a little extra support.

Huge thanks to everyone who played a part – your love, kindness, and support mean the world to us.

Together, we’re making a difference. 🧡