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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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2020 Rotary Speech Contest Winners

The Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside Annual Junior Speech Contest is one of the key highlights of our club's Rotary year. This year was no exception albeit that COVID-19 had a slight impact in the preparation of the students that took part. This competition has been...

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ARTarama 2020 Winners

Best in Show The winner of Best in Show award at our recent ARTarama 2020 was Roberta Carvalho with her entry "Blooming" who was presented with her prize by Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside President Matt Ellery.Judges for this years ARTarama were Adrienne Pavelka...

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ARTarama 2020 – The Competition

ARTarama 2020 – The Competition

Originally organised by long-term Rotarian and competent artist, the late Chris Turland, ARTarama has provided over the past 16 years; a forum for artists to show their work and to sell at a competitive commission recognition of established and emrerging artists, with...

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ARTarama 2020 Kicks Off This Weekend

  Our House of Travel Rotary ARTarama 2020 kicks off this weekend at St Andrews College. Our Friday Night Gala Opening and Auction will take place at 6pm on Friday 9th October with the chance to preview the art and pre-purchase.  Entry for this event is by ticket...

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ARTarama 2020 Entries Closing September 28th

.A reminder to all interested artists that entries for the House of Travel Rotary ARTarama 2020 to be held on the 9th to 11th October at St Andrews College CLOSES 28th September. Entry Forms are available here  Principal sponsor for this years event is the House of...

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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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