Category: Community
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Yellow = happiness, optimism and hope = Daffodil Day Breakfast
The club hosts an annual Daffodil Day Breakfast in Paihia to raise funds for the Cancer Society and this year we had 80 guests! This was held at the Scenic Hotel on Friday 5 September where all were treated to a spectacular breakfast and enjoyed much laughter and conversation. A huge thanks to all and…
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BBQ for Foodbank
On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August 2025 between 9am and 3pm there will be a sausage sizzle outside ASB Bank, Williams Street, Paihai to raise funds for the Foodbank. Volunteers wanted for a 2-hour slot (Call Donna or email joinus@boirotaryclub.co.nz )
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Daffodil Day Breakfast Friday 5 September 2025 – a popular annual event not to be missed this year
Each year this event is a sell out because it is such fun for such a great cause. If you would like to contribute a prize for the Raffle please contact Donna – could be something small like a quality bottle of wine through to a ticket to an experience of some sort … the…
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299 and more … Thank You
Our Cans for a Cause collection was supported with 299 items that have been delivered to the Bay of Islands District Foodbank but there is more … many took up the suggestion to make an online banking donation as well. THANK YOU EVERY ONE, espcially those who provided the collection points: Bay of Islands College,…
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Marshalling at the Fun Run-Walk
Our ever reliable team of members, ably assisted by students from QRC, helped with Marshalling for the Sport Northland Hotprinz event in Paihia area on Sunday 18 May 2025.
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Clothes for Tonga under Sail
50+ pillowcases packed full of clothing and 150 pairs of spectacles are now on the High Seas on their way to needy villagers in Tonga. This is an annual joint project of Rotary Bay of Islands and The St John Op Shop in Russell with the generous support of Island Cruising and their Down Under…
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Keeping kids safe in the sun
Rotary Bay of Islands gave a donation to the recent installation of the Shade Sails at the Opua Marina Playground.
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Dig, Dig, Dig
Saturday 25 January was just a perfect day to take the family to the beach and so many did. The Big Dig was so much fun but there was so much more with beach races and the like. The BBQ was a hit for participants, watchers and passers by. Another great community event.
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Summer traditions are family fun
The annual Sandcastle Competition on Paihia Beach on Saturday 11 January 2025 under a bright blue sky. Not only were building a sandcastle a fun and creative activity for the 24 family groups but they create memorable family photo opportunities.
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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…