Rotary… Supporting our communities.

This Week in Rotary

By Bob Girvan

Today, members of the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains had the privilege of visiting Rānui Apartments in Christchurch for a very special celebration—the sponsorship of an apartment. President Wim Melchers, accompanied by several of our club members, made the trip…

This Week in Rotary

By Bob Girvan

Primary School Speech Competition The final of the Year 5& 6 class of the Primary School Speech Competition was staged on 3rd September at the RSA in the Linton Lounge. The adjudicator was Christine Wilson. When announcing the placings she…

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