Rotary… Supporting our communities.

THis Week in Rotary

By Bob Girvan

Youth Institute Honours Ray King for Decades of Service to Local Youth The Youth Institute of Ashburton District Charitable Trust has recognised long-serving volunteer Ray King with a Certificate of Appreciation for his outstanding contribution to youth development in Mid…

This Week in Rotary

By Bob Girvan

Rotary Club Supports Staveley Camp with $1,000 Donation The Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains was honoured to stage its annual Classic Car Rally at the scenic Staveley Camp this year. As a gesture of thanks for the use of the…

This Week in Rotary

By Bob Girvan

Ashburton Plains Rotary has made a donation to Hospice Mid Canterbury on behalf of South Island Seed, in recognition of their continued support of the club’s annual Christmas Potato Project. The donation acknowledges the vital contribution South Island Seed makes…

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