Make a real difference
in our community

The Benefits of joining Rotary Club:

Become part of a global organisation to enhance lives: ‘People of Action’

Become part of a global organisation Weekly meetings are in the CBD, during your lunchtime

Become part of a global organisation Meet people from varied professional and personal backgrounds, with opportunities for mentorship

Become involved in the Christchurch community through volunteering, learning about local businesses, and social events.

Welcome to over 100 years of Rotary in Christchurch, NZ

Joining the Club gave me the opportunity to meet a whole lot of people I would have never otherwise known. There is great camaraderie, we all have the same objective, which is to give back to the community and enjoy ourselves while doing so.

Feel free to contact us, and join us at one of our lunchtime meetings.
Charlie

Charlie Rattray,
Club President 2021-22

Richard Gray

Our Club has a long traditional of providing fellowship and contacts amongst the members, service to the community and advancing the Rotary objectives both here and abroad. It was my pleasure to lead the Club in continuing this tradition. New members are always welcome and I am sure you will enjoy the opportunities that arise from your membership of the Club.

Shiree Hembrow

Rotary is like a second family. From the day I first stepped foot inside the door, I was made to feel welcome and included. I am the Chair of the JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund. We assist financially stressed families by contributing to the cost of new school uniforms and shoes. It is a real privilege to be able to assist these families.

Caron Palmer

Initially meeting fellow Rotarians piqued my interest to join. My business is founded on high ethical standards and working always with honesty and integrity so meeting like-minded people was key. To me, Rotary is ethos, friendships, and fulfillment.

Kintilla du Boucher-Ryan

I was interested in forging strong links to the Christchurch community, getting to know people from other industries. I enjoy the opportunities for mentorship and governance experience, and being part of the Community Impact Grant.

David Bennett

I chose Rotary because I had been a Rotary Exchange Student 30 years ago so knew Rotary had a focus on community service, not just networking.

Robyn Bisset

I was honoured to be invited to join Rotary. I very quickly realised the great opportunity to be involved with many people, who were leaders in their diverse fields, broadening my health background view. It has been very satisfying to have been part of the team that have raised over 1.5 million dollars for children’s charities in the Canterbury region from our annual ball over the past 21 years.

Rotary helps people locally, nationally & globally

Rotary Worldwide has a long-standing tradition of creating lasting networks between professionals in communities around the world. Our Club has a long history in the community, we are one of the oldest Clubs in NZ. We lead local community-based projects, as well as taking part in global initiatives. Based in central Christchurch, our Club is very proud to continue this tradition, and we actively seek interest from people who may wish to join our Club and continue this work into future generations.

Projects our Club has supported in our community

Community Impact Grant founded 2020, donated over $50,000 to local charities
Windsor House – raising 50,000 pounds for the building of Windsor House
Sponsor students at the Rotary National Science and Technology Forum
Established the children’s playground and paddling pool in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Renovated Deans Cottage in Riccarton Bush in the 1950s
Supporter and sponsor of Christchurch 360 Trail
Sponsor young adults on Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Sponsor and host Rotary Youth Exchange students
Delivery of Christmas food parcels to welfare organisations
Our annual Rotary Children’s Charity Ball has raised over $1.3 million since 1997
Funding for Shelter Boxes and Emergency
Response Kits
Grants towards new school uniforms via the JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund
Sponsoring the purchase of a van for Skillwise
Partnership with local schools to help young people thrive

Make a real difference in our community