Bay of Islands Rotary Club

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  • Beach Dig Brings Sunshine to All

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    On Saturday 17 January 2026 who had more fun, the kids, the parents or the organisers? Looking at all the smiles and laughter, everyone had a great time (especially the parents in the sack race ) It was an awesome day on the beach for everyone, with sack races, tug of war, 3 legged race,…

  • Are you between 20 and 28 yo (or know somwone who is) and want a proven leadership development opportunity? Yes? Then read on …

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    Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) 2026 RYLA is a programme promoting youth leadership aimed at young aspiring leaders aged between 20-28.  Since its inception in 1960, thousands of young people around the world have benefited from RYLA. Many have gone on to be outstanding leaders of their families, their businesses and the communities in which…

  • The Potters Hand – an education and a beer

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    The fourth Thursday social this month had a vocational twist as a group of members and partners visited Mark Mitchell’s ceramic art gallery. This was a real inspiration of creativity and such wonderful artwork. Mark showed us around, from his amazing art gallery with beautiful ceramic art of vessels, wall pieces and sculptures, to the workshops…

  • Geo-political discussions in our own backyard!

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    Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) was on Friday/Saturday (16 & 17 May) at Rosmini College in Auckland. We sponsored, as we do annually, a team from Bay of Islands College who were among the 29 schools participating.  The country they represented was South Korea. These future leaders debate these remits on behalf of their assigned…

  • COLOUR RUN was a huge splash of colour

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    Rotary Bay of Islands had over 250 people running, jogging, skipping and walking along the Waterfront of Paihia last weekend.  It was the Colour Run, which is a fun run where participants get more and more colourful as they pass colour stations along the 5km route.  People of all ages, from near and far, and…

  • Native plants reach the 8km mark

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    Active! OH YES! 20 plus from the club including some students from QRC Tai Tokerau along with a similar number from the local community together planted about 300 plants along the track near the Orongo Bay campground. The planting was followed by a social bbq for all involved followed by a delicious cake ‘dessert’ by…

  • More than sausages!

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    We are regularly at local events with a sausage sizzle going. These are hugely popular with the community who have the opportunity to support us while enjoying a snack in return. Thank you for stopping by when you see us. The funds raised at these sizzles support community projects so in buying a sausage good…