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Welcome to Howick Rotary. We are a lively diverse group of like-minded people who have a passion for giving back to our community. We have a wide variety of activities and projects that you can become involved in either individually, as a couple or a group while having fun and making new friendships.

If you would like more information please call or email Rob on 021 413 341 or rob.mary@xtra.co.nz for a friendly no obligation exchange or chat.

Bookarama is Coming - New Dedicated Web Site

Announcing the Opening of the New Bookarama Dedicated Web Site - www.bookarama.co.nz - Lots More Info - Go and Have a Look!!!!!!

Yes it is that Time of Year Again!

Collections for the Bookarama Grand Fair are now Starting in Earnest.

Drop Off at the Various Collection Depots - See Above - or if You Are Not Able - Make a Call

Charter Night Birthday Celebration

Top: Longest Serving Rotarian and current Treasurer John Richardson cutting the birthday cake with President Rob Mouncey

Bottom: Rotarians with more than 25 years service standing to be applauded by the fellow members, partners and guests.

The Club celebrated its Charter Night recently. The birthday celebration marks 63 years of history and the beginning of its 64^thyear. The club’s Charter was presented by District Governor of the day Ernie Thomas from Auckland Club to first President of Howick Rotary Charles Blackwood on the 26^th September 1961. The sponsoring club was Newmarket Rotary.

The evening was a great balance of fun and formality enjoyed by members, partners, honorary members and guests.

Service Honours Awarded

Double Sapphire Paul Harris Fellowship Awards being presented to Colin Monk and Geoff Thompson at the Club's Charter Night Celebrations by President Rob Mouncey.

The highlight of the clubs Charter Night celebration was the presentation of Double Sapphire Paul Harris Fellowship Awards to Colin Monk and Geoff Thompson.

Ian Fox ably introduced the awards and delivered the citations for each noting in the case of Colin his involvement in the Howick Fun Walk & Run event from its inception 10 years ago then taking over the committee leadership in the last 5 years and Geoff’s involvement with Bookarama from its beginning 23 years ago and leading the committee in the last 4 years. This is in addition to each of them also contributing to the ongoing breadth of Rotary projects and activities. Both Colin and Geoff had retired from their Convenor positions this year.

In presenting the Double Sapphire Paul Harris Pins President Rob Mouncey thanked Colin and Geoff for their Convenor roles and the amazing contribution to the club’s overall well being over their many years of service.

Community

Launched in year 2000, Bookarama is the Rotary Club of Howick’s largest annual fundraising project. From its earliest days some 20 years ago, the success of Bookarama has... Read More

The Howick Fun Walk Run is a great draw card for walkers, runners, school teams and their families to enjoy the scenery of Howick whilst participating in healthy exercise. Read More

Environment

Mangemangeroa is now recognised as a Premier Park and is described as an area of dramatic estuarine landscape at the edge of Howick’s urban area. Read More