Rotary… Supporting our communities.

This Week in Rotary

By Bob Girvan

Prostate Cancer Presentation and New Member. On Wednesday the 2nd Oct we had the pleasure of having Doug Collie representing the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand speak to us. Prostate cancer is our most commonly diagnosed cancer (apart from…

This Week in Rotary

By Bob Girvan

Meeting Recap: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 7 PM We had the pleasure of gathering at the workshop of Bruce McElroy. Established in 1995, this remarkable facility has been a hub of craftsmanship, employing Bruce along with a dedicated team…

This Week in Rotary

By Bob Girvan

PLAINS ROTARY SPEECH CONTEST 2024 The Primary Schools’ Speech Contest began in the Mid-Canterbury region by the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains in an effort to encourage young people to gain experience at public speaking. The students participate in at least…

Rotary… A Global Network

Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad.

Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary members have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

Our motto: Service Above Self

For more than 110 years, our guiding principles have been the foundation of our values: service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership.

What we do

Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to:

  • Promote peace
  • Fight disease
  • Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
  • Save mothers and children
  • Support education
  • Grow local economies