What is Rotary?
A grass-roots organization consisting of business professionals, tradesmen and community leaders that volunteer time, talent & resources in order to remedy vital community needs Over 1 2 million members worldwide
Why join our Club?
If you are at all interested in giving back to the community, locally, nationally and internationally then Rotary is for you
Rotary epitomizes the phrase “It is better to give than to receive”
There is nothing more rewarding than to know that you have made a difference to someone ’ s life
New Members Welcome
Join Rotary today
We meet for dinner at the Kamo Club on the 2nd & 4th
Wednesday on the month and during summer on the 4th Wednesday for a pot luck meal at a members house Rotary realize that you have many other commitments and believe your priority should be in this order, Family, Business, Rotary
FOR MORE DETAILS
Contact Frank Jackson frankjinn3@icloud.com
What are other benefits of joining Rotary?
“Rotary creates the perfect venue for me to give back to the community I live in while enjoying the camaraderie of positive and active individuals.”
“A week doesn’t go by that I don’t learn something new from the speaker at our club or just from working on projects with people. It’s an opportunity to grow indefinitely.”
Attend a local Rotary Meeting to see if it’s a good fit for you.
• Bay of Islands
• Waipapa
• Kaikohe
• Kerikeri
• Whangarei
• Whangarei South
• Whangarei Sunrise
• Dargaville
• Maungaturoto & Districts
• Mangawhai
International Projects
Beautiful Gates install at Whangarei Museum in Maunu to celebrate Rotary’s 50 Anniversary.
Helicopter Pad at Whangarei Base Hospital hugely supported by Rotary
Rotary sponsored Quarry Garden Bridge. A beautiful community asset for all to enjoy
Benchseat donated by Rotary for people to relax on in Waipu.
One of the many baskets delivered to Womens Refuge.
Rotarians helping to cleanup Onerahi.
Part of the children’s playground at Town Basin was sponsored by Rotary
Goods donated to SPCA
Major Christmas Raffle with proceeds reinvested into local projects
Northland secondary schools speech competition winner with current President Reg Sweeney
We will not forget them.
Rotary donating activities to the Whangarei Hospital Children’s Ward.
Bill Rossiter, President Gail Taylor, Mike Elncle being presented a Paul Harris Saphire pin.
Sausage sizzles, always a good fundraising activity
Rotary Volunteers collecting for Breast Cancer.
Centenary Celebrations
1925 – 2025
Current Members:
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“The Rotary Club of Whangarei is proud to be celebrating 100 years of service. We acknowledge the community support, the volunteer hours that enables us to give back to our community” - President Reg Sweeny
Some Rotary Projects 2000 - 2025
Hikurangi Primary School (Vaccinations)
Trailer Raffle each year (Nov/Dec)
Pink Ribbon Appeal
SPCA
BBQ Weekends
Woman’s Refuge Whangarei
Fundraising during year
Cleaning up Road Side
St John Ambulance
Helicopter
Whangarei Navy Cadets (Diomede Unit)
Quarry Gardens bridge
Shackleton Scouts
Pregnancy Choice
Vanuatu Appeal
Napier/Hawkes Bay
ERK RELIEF BOXES for earthquake/flooding
Cans for a cause
End Polio Worldwide
Hospice
Cancer Society
Riding for disabled Whangarei
Te Kamo High School
Speech Contests
Support Whangarei Boys’ High School / Tikipunga High School
Centennial Sponsors
Whangarei Boys’ High School
PAK’nSAVE Whangarei
Barfoot and Thompson
The Northern Advocate
The Warehouse Whangarei
Morris & Morris
Tempur Mattresses
Mag and Turbo
Green Fingers
Moore Cars
ITM Whangarei
Mint Florists
Tikipunga Dental Clinic
Dawn Dutton Photography
Northern Districts Security
Duke of Marlborough
Delegat Wines
Mike and Pat Elrick
Mathew and Sharron Elrick
Craig and Associates
Ecosse Eftpos Machines
L-R Front: Anne Sweeney, Pat Carroll, Mike Elrick, Barbara Hoskin (Ch), Shirley Faber, Roger Baber (kneeling), Margaret Barber Centre: Richard Dobbinson, Lindsay Dobbinson, Debbie Schicker, Maurice Schicker, Gail Taylor, Yvonne Jackson, Kath Barber, Alison Rossiter, Bill Rossiter, Mandy Bax, Chris Barber
row: Reg Sweeney, Brian Taylor, Frank Jackson, John Barber, Andy Bax
Rotary: A Century of Impact, A Future of Possibility
For 100 years, the Rotary Club of Whang rei has quietly shaped the lives of countless individuals and families funding youth programmes, backing local initiatives, and responding in times of need
Today, Rotary is more than a club it’s a community of purpose-driven people who believe in making a difference through action, not just words
Whether you ’ re a hands-on helper, an organiser, or someone who simply wants to give back, there’s a place for you in Rotary Together, we can keep building on a proud legacy of service, fellowship, and local leadership.
Want to get involved?
Join a meeting, meet great people, and see how you can be part of something bigger.
