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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains is proud to be associated with the Tarbotton Ride Smart Park, an initiative which will be a great asset to our community. Club members, Carolyn Clough, Frank Luxton and President Wim Melchers were present […]

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 […]

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 Club of Ashburton Plains presented the Ashburton Aviation Museum with donation of $2,500 for their Hangar Extension Project.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]