It might be assumed that after the New Zealand General Election in late September 100% of Kiwi’s considered that 50% of the country had lost their minds.  In contrast, there is no doubt that 100% of the Rotarians present at Monday evenings Christmas Party agreed with the three PHF’s which were awarded respectively to Mike Collins, Bart Allsop-Smith and the indefatigable Duncan Loney. 

From Ian Handisides we learnt that Mike Collins was a master magician at age 16 and joined Rotary in the 80’s in, of all places, Papua New Guinea.  He has been a member of Pakuranga club since 1996 and every Christmas displays extraordinary talent at the (Grand)Children’s Christmas Party in keeping the children convinced and their Grandparents in stitches.

Myrtle Rust – the latest:

See this link : http://www.mpi.govt.nz/news-and-resources/media-releases/myrtle-rust-appears-in-west-auckland/

Bula, Bula everyone! 

I have the exciting task of promoting our District Conference to be held at the amazing Sofitel Resort on Denarau Island, Fiji, from Friday 6^th April 2018 through to Sunday 8^th April. 

Knowing that some of you already are thinking and planning your next year’s travel, I thought it timely to slot in these dates for you to consider.  As you all know, the Pakuranga Rotary has a very good record for winning the attendance trophy and this time we have a huge bonus as travel distance comes into the formula.  Conferences are always a highlight on the Rotary calendar for great fellowship, fun, and the opportunity to meet other Rotarians and partners from other clubs in our district.  Obviously, attendees may well want to extend their pre-winter holiday by staying on another island before or after the conference.  Remember that our NZ dollar actually buys FJD$1.37. 

Hope you can attend the Conference and support President Dave and Liz. 

Vinaka!