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Announcing BOOKarama 2026

Announcing BOOKarama 2026

Get Ready, book lovers — BOOKarama 2026 is officially on its way! We’re excited to share that this year’s event will return 17-19 April and its shaping up to be one of our best yest. Whether you're a collector, a casual reader, or someone who simply loves the buzz of...

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Empowering Hope in Samoa: Sewing Machine Donation

Empowering Hope in Samoa: Sewing Machine Donation

✂️Supporting Hope Through Stitching ✂️ The Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside International Committee is proud to announce the donation of 12 sewing machines to the Campus of Hope in Apia, Samoa, a safe haven for survivors supported by the Samoa Victim Support Group....

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Rotary 2024/25 – The Magic of Rotary

July 1st marks the start of a Rotary year with many clubs passing the mantle between last years President and the incoming President. Our club is no exception. The date also sees a change in Rotary theme as designated by the 2024/25 Rotary International World...

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Acknowledging Members

Acknowledging Members

Our 1st of July 2024, changeover function was also a chance to honour two of our members. You might recall at our recent 50th Anniversary our remaining founder member Robin Mundy had the pleasure of cutting the birthday cake. Robin has at the end of June decided it...

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Contributing to a Vision

Contributing to a Vision

It's great when you see humble people with passion and focus can see their dreams come true. An example of this was our guest speaker at our Club's Annual Changeover meeting last night. Dame Sue Bagshaw (accompanied by her husband Phil) gave the club an update on...

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🌟 Celebrating Cooper Moore – A Rising Star in New Zealand Golf! 🏌️‍♂️⛳️Huge congratulations to Cooper Moore, whose incredible dedication and talent continue to turn heads both here in New Zealand and overseas.Cooper was a finalist at tonight's 63rd Halberg Awards, a remarkable achievement that recognises his outstanding performance and rapid rise in the sport. 👏In addition to this national honour, Cooper had been recognised locally by the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside, receiving their High Achievers Award in October 2024 for his exceptional results and commitment to excellence. 🌟Cooper’s journey is an inspiring example of hard work, determination, and passion paying off. We can’t wait to see what he achieves next!Please join us in congratulating him on being a finalist at the Halberg Awards. 🙌#CooperMoore #HalbergAwards #HighAchiever #NZGolf #LocalTalent #ProudMoment ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟 Celebrating Our RYLA Participant – Amy Jiang! 🌟We were proud to sponsor Amy at the 2026 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) programme at College House in Christchurch — and she made the most of every moment!Over four and a half days, Amy embraced new challenges, built confidence in public speaking, and discovered the power of a growth mindset. She also identified her core values — Faith, Health, High Income, Security, and Success — which will guide her nursing studies and future goals.Her team’s project, “Turn the Page,” aims to support children who struggle with reading by pairing them with older volunteers. We’re excited to see where it goes!Amy returned with new friends, fresh leadership tools, and a renewed passion for giving back. Her words say it all:“I learned so many amazing lessons and made some pretty close friends… Thank you for allowing me to participate.”We’re incredibly proud of you, Amy — your future shines bright! 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
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