Category: Community
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Giant Chair for a Giant View
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…
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Yellow is the colour of sunshine and hope
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…
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Colour Run was the boost many needed
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…
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Digging deep for prizes brings great joy
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…
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Sandcastle Competition creates amazing art
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…
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Ocean Swim Support
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…