Bay of Islands Rotary Club

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  • Giat Chair for a Giant View

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    This Giant Chair has recently been placed on the walkway off Florance Avenue in Russell. This not only provides seating for walkers/trampers but also has great views overlooking the Bay towards Paihia and Waitangi. This was made possible by the generous donation from Robin and Maggie Cooter, who were active members of the Rotary Club…

  • Yellow is the colour of sunshine and hope

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    Rotary Bay of Islands held our ANNUAL Daffodil Day Breakfast in Paihia on 30 August, with many locals returning year after year, because it’s so enjoyable and the connections made. This tradition has been going on for over 20 years. In addition to the ever popular raffle (great prizes) there was a musical trio who’s…

  • Change of leadership 2024

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    Changeover on Sunday 23 June 2024 was a special occasion, being the changing of the guard from the current to the incoming club leadership team. Outgoing President Thys summarised what was a very active and successful year, and Incoming President Nadia expressed the assurance the great contribution of Rotary Bay of Islands to the local…

  • Native plants reach the 8km mark

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    Active! OH YES! 20 plus from the club including some students from QRC Tai Tokerau along with a similar number from the local community together planted about 300 plants along the track near the Orongo Bay campground. The planting was followed by a social bbq for all involved followed by a delicious cake ‘dessert’ by…

  • Colour Run was the boost many needed

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    The Bay of Islands Colour Run was a great success! So much colour and fun had by all. All the participants were ready and wearing white for the start at 10 am on Saturday 23rd March. As soon as they were through the start line the colour fun begun which continued through 7 other colour…

  • Miles of fun on Inter-club rally

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    We had the Interclub Car Rally yesterday with 6 cars and 13 entrants from Bay of Islands Club. Our DG Neil Murray also attended the rally and he partnered with Don, a previous BOI member. We met at AG Vicki’s home in Waipapa where we were briefed by Vicki and Devon on what to do.…

  • Digging deep for prizes brings great joy

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    What a great Community Event we had on Saturday 20 January 2024 . It is really a privilege to be part of Rotary and do fun events like this for our community and visitors. Darryl was the Games Master, and the kids were entertained with egg & spoon races, 3-legged run/walk, sack racing and a…

  • Sandcastle Competition creates amazing art

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    The first project of the year was for the community in the form of the annual Sandcastle Competition. What an Amazing Sandcastle Competition we had on Saturday 6 January at Paihia Beach We had over 20 entries (groups), even a fellow Rotarian and his family from San Diego! Entry was free but a sausage from…

  • More than sausages!

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    We are regularly at local events with a sausage sizzle going. These are hugely popular with the community who have the opportunity to support us while enjoying a snack in return. Thank you for stopping by when you see us. The funds raised at these sizzles support community projects so in buying a sausage good…

  • Ocean Swim Support

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    As we do each year the club was in the “thick of it” supporting the annual Paihia to Russell Swim, part of the Ocean Swim series. This involved a team assisting the organisers set up the infrastructure (tents etc) on the Russell Village Green on Friday 10 November ready for the event starting very early…