Rotary… Supporting our communities.

This Week in Rotary

By Bob Girvan

The Aspiring Leaders Forum (ALF) is an annual event held in Wellington that brings together a diverse group of committed and courageous young leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand. Guided by facilitators and esteemed national leaders, selected young people discuss…

This Week in Rotary

By Bob Girvan

Last week, we were fortunate to hear from two outstanding young people who have benefitted from funding from our Club. Jack Foster is a recipient of the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains Tertiary Scholarship this year. Jack is a second…

This Week In Rotary

By Bob Girvan

What a great day for the 33rd Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains Classic Car Run!  Hundreds turned out last Sunday (26 April) to enjoy perfect weather and an incredible display of classic vehicles. The day kicked off with registrations at…

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