This follows on from my report in the previous bulletin.
The photos above are showing the rebuild of a burnt out building in the hospital grounds which has been declared sound for such rebuild.
The cost of the rebuild will be met in part by the Ministry of Health who will provide the materials. The estimated cost nett of materials is $25k plus fit out which to a large extent could be provided for by DIK, e.g. furniture and furnishings.
The revamped building will be to provide a “house” for birthing mothers and family members of hospital patients – (Ronald McDonald House concept) and includes 5 bedrooms, kitchen and lounge.
The Taveuni Rotary team of builders have amongst other activities built 9 teacher houses (photo attached shows 2) comparable to any newly built house in New Zealand.
Building this “house” is now a relatively simple routine undertaking for them.
Last Monday Pakuranga Rotary gathered at the Pakuranga Sailing Club to unveil the new BBQ which has been a Club project for over three years. The co-sponsors for the project were the Howick Local Board and the Stephenson Family Trust.
Kelvin Davies acknowledged the support of the co-sponsors and also Gary Boles and David Collings from the Howick Local Board. We should also thank the various Pakuranga Rotary Boards and the Community Committees during this time who maintained their confidence in the project despite the extended time frame.
On 11 November celebrate two organizations’ shared vision for peace and highlight the critical humanitarian activities that Rotary and the UN lead around the world.
The event also honors people who make a positive difference in their community, their country, or around the world. Each year, about 1,000 guests attend.
Followingthis article in the paper, we have been asked by room 7 at Riverhills to help fill the emergency grab bags to be given to 100 families in our community.
Could Rotarians help by donating boxes of matches, dust / face masks, wee bottles of hand sanitizes, or toilet paper. These can be brought to Rotary next week and given to any member of the youth committee. We are also looking for a supply of those tiny torches that do not require a battery....does any one know where the school can get them at a reasonable price ?
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Vodafone has announced it will close its email accounts on 30 November. This includes all email addresses ending in vodafone.co.nz, vodafone.net.nz, ihug.co.nz, paradise.net.nz and clear.net.nz.
Vodafone is encouraging customers to sign up for a Google Gmail or Microsoft Outlook email address and is offering an auto-forwarding service.
If you are one the 250,000 or so people who have been relying on a Vodafone, Clear or Paradise email address, then you will need to get a new email address and update ClubRunner so you still get the Pakuranga Rotary bulletin.
Ian, farmer, former Waikato Regional Councillor, keen outdoorsman and dedicated entrepreneur, recognised the gem that the rail line was.
The scenery before him was raw and beautiful. Inspired by the Otago Rail Trail, Ian understood the sense of adventure traveling down a railway line creates. His challenge was to find a safe and easy operation that offered the journey of a scenic train ride in the majestic Forgotten World.
Following a comprehensive process of investigation, innovation and design and help from expert engineers the Forgotten World rail carts were created. With a plan in place, including cutting edge safety systems, the lease was secured from Kiwi Rail.
Forgotten World Adventure was real, giving visitors the exciting opportunity to self-drive along the 142 kms of heritage rail tracks during the summer season of October through to May (with some shorter winter tours available by arrangement), immersed in the remote and stunning New Zealand landscape.
If you have meeting duty below and want to swap, then go to our website and find Meeting Duties under the Calendar menu to find someone to swap with. Do forget to let Graham know once you've confirmed who you are swapping with.Type caption here
