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We were privileged to receive a visit from 5 members of Hutt City Council. The Council is currently preparing its long-term plan and is seeking input. The visitors were Ken Laban (Mayor), Keri Brown (Deputy Mayor), Glenda Barratt, Kaz Yung, and Brady Dyer.
An animated Question and Answer session occurred. Topics covered included:
Central Government has delayed the timeline of Amalgamation due to the Elections in November. This, alongside the proposed rates cap has meant that Councils now need to adjust their Long Term Plan to manage expenditure.
Thank you all for taking part and asking questions of the Mayor (Ken Laban) and Councillors on Monday evening last, as we initiated conversation regarding the Long Term Plan 2027-2037. Council decided some time ago to take the ‘right path’ this time and ask first, instead of conjuring up the written document and THEN coming out for consultation. To date we have visited many businesses, interest groups, marae and elder people’s forums. It is evident there is a real desire to keep cost of living, particularly around escalating rates, to an acceptable manageable status.
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General Notices
Please Check Roster Each Week
The Roster can change weekly with absences, etc. so please check the Roster each week to see if you have a duty.
Absences from Rotary
If you are going to be absent from Rotary for any length of time please let Mike Fackney know so he does not put you on the roster while you are away.
New Deadline for Reporting Absence from Monday Evening Rotary Meeting
At the last Board meeting of Eastern Hutt Rotary, there was discussion regarding minimising food wastage from the meal provided for us all.
The Board decided that giving earlier notice to Chalet Catering of absences would help achieve less wastage - this being because some of the food preparation takes place on a Sunday afternoon.
The Board now asks that, from now on, all absences from Monday night Rotary meetings should be communicated to Tony Cornelius by 7pm Friday evening - NOT left till Sunday.
What a night! Avalon Pavilion was buzzing as almost 90 enthusiastic quiz-goers gathered for a fantastic evening of fun, fellowship and fundraising for the Taveuni Dental Project, an ongoing Kapiti Rotary initiative led by Gary Lawrence. With teams of six, the competition was friendly but fierce as questions were read and then flashed onto the big screen. Teams noisily debated, negotiated and occasionally guessed their way towards the answers! At the final turn, Hutt Valley Rotary emerged as the winning team, with a close second and a two-way tie for third. The fun continued with spot prizes, supper, and both Silent and Live Auctions with some terrific items going under the hammer. A particular highlight was the auction of two $5 notes signed by Sir Edmund Hillary, generously gifted to Eastern Hutt Rotary by Mt Victoria Rotary. These little pieces of history certainly attracted attention – together they raised more than $1,400! By the end of the evening, an amazing approximately $5,790 had been raised for the Taveuni Dental Project. This money will help towards the equipment and transport costs involved when dentists from Kapiti and Lower Hutt travel to Taveuni, approximately every second year, to provide dental care and education to local children. Their visits make a real difference in preventing the severe dental decay these children would otherwise face.
A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who planned and organised the evening, donated items, helped on the night and, of course, came along and joined in the fun. Your generosity and enthusiasm turned a great quiz night into a very worthwhile Rotary achievement. Well done, everyone! - June Stratton, Quiz Organiser
A reminder that it's your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil your duty. Please let Mike Fackney know of any changes to the roster.
Eastern Hutt Rotary e-Bulletin
We meet at Avalon Pavilion, Taita Drive entrance, Mondays, at 5:55 pm
Visitors and prospective members always welcome.
For catering purposes, contact our Secretary (021) 1226153
