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Latest News
Changeover - Mike Fackney - Outgoing President  
President Mike welcomed all members, wives, husbands, partners, and friends, with a special welcome to wives of passed members.
Presentations were made for the following Awards:
The ‘New Incentives Trophy’ was awarded to David Gledhill and Richard Perry for organising the wonderful excursion through the Wairarapa, with lunch at the historic Gladstone Hotel.  This outing both provided an opportunity for fellowship, and a chance to invigorate ourselves to continue in our quest to help others.
Message from Incoming President Glenda
Posted by Glenda Barratt
What a wonderful night to be amongst family and friends, new faces and old for Changeover.  The night could not have been better than it was. Thank you Ron for all your hard work behind the scenes, you and your helpers.  We were blessed with beautiful food, entertainment and the most amazing speech from Mike.
The awarding of the cups could not have gone to more deserving committees and events.  I say that with pride being on the International Committee this past year.  More importantly the recognition to Tony and Jaye with the Sapphire pins was right and just, for the service they both continue to give Eastern Hutt Rotary.
There are so many people to thank who continue to support and encourage us.  I look forward to the year ahead with some trepidation that I can follow Mike's great lead.
 
 
Guest Speaker - Bronwyn Hussey from Riding for Disabled
Posted by June Stratton
 
At our recent Rotary meeting, we were honoured to host Bronwyn Hussey who shared her inspiring story and deep commitment to Hutt Valley Riding for the Disabled (RDA) — an organisation dedicated to helping children with disabilities through the therapeutic power of horse riding.
Phoebe Causer - IYM Student
Posted by Jaye Howey
 
I had pleasure this evening (Thursday) in attending the Parliamentary Reception for the Innovative Young Minds students.
They were, as always, very enthusiastic about the content of the programme and learning about the vast range of pathways which will be open to them once they start Tertiary study.  One of these students was  Naenae College student Phoebe Causer (pictured) whom we have sponsored.
Phoebe is looking forward to coming to one of our meetings and speaking about her experiences.
 
 
Usborne Dictionaries Presentations
Posted by Jaye Howey
                        
Jaye Howey and Mike Keehan recently presented Usborne Dictionaries to pupils at Naenae and St Michael's Schools.  This is the 17th year our club has presented dictionaries to year 4 students at four local low decile schools.  They continue to be highly valued by teachers and treasured by students.
The Christ Church Visitor Centre
Posted by John Terris
The Preservation Society decided some years ago to establish a centre, to create a visitor destination to host tourists and students and spread the word, and also to offer a display of some of the wonderful stories associated with this extraordinary building, which is a beautiful monument to the courage and persistence of the settlers who built it, and to peace and harmony between peoples.
Healthy in the Hutt 2025
Posted by Shelley Bryant
Despite a number of pull outs from this year's Healthy in the Hutt, the event went really well.  We had about 18 exhibitors who all had amazing interactive stalls.  Crowd numbers were good and the atmosphere was amazing.  Also feedback from the exhibitors suggests they are all keen to come again next year.  
Guest Speaker - Professor Rebecca Grainger - “Digital Doctors and Dodgy Joints” 
Posted by Mike Fackney
On Monday evening, we were privileged to hear a wonderful talk from Professor Rebecca Grainger, entitled “Digital Doctors and Dodgy Joints”. Rebecca is Professor of Medicine, Otago University Wellington, and a Consultant Rheumatologist at Hutt Hospital.  She is passionate about patient-focus care and providing, with colleagues, collaborative care for those with arthritis.
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Upcoming Speakers
Carol Green - District Governor
Jul 21, 2025
The Year Ahead
Matt Read - Barnardos
Jul 28, 2025
The Barnardos Organisation
Chris Wood
Sep 08, 2025
Supergrans
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About Our Club
Eastern Hutt

Welcome. Please click on the "Venue Map" button to the left to view our meeting location.

We meet In Person
Mondays at 5:55 PM
Avalon Pavilion
61 Taita Drive
Avalon
Lower Hutt,  5011
New Zealand
Phone:
21102260153
Email:
easternhuttrotary@gmail.com
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Glenda Barratt
President Elect
Robin Fenwick
Immediate Past President
Mike Fackney
Secretary
June Stratton
Treasurer
Tony Cornelius
Bulletin Editor
Jan Palmer
Deputy Secretary
David Thompson
Deputy Treasurer
Shelley Bryant
International Service
John Cole
Community Service
Jaye Howey
Amenities and Environment
John Matthews
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