We are Rotarians because we believe in and practice Service Above Self, guided by the following principles
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Sound like you? Would you like to serve your community?
Vic Hewson
Rotary shares an interest in protecting our common legacy: the environment.
We are committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment. We empower communities to access grants and other resources, embrace local solutions, and spur innovation in an effort to address the causes and reduce the effects of climate change and environmental degradation.
- Protecting and restoring land, coastal, marine, and freshwater resources
- Enhancing the capacity of communities to support natural resource management and conservation
- Supporting sustainable agriculture, fishing, and aquaculture practices
- Addressing the cause of climate change by reducing the emission of greenhouse gases
- Strengthening ecosystems and communities affected by climate change
- Supporting education initiatives that promote behavior that protects the environment
- Advocating for sustainable consumption to build an economy that uses resources more efficiently
- Addressing environmental justice issues and public health concerns
in Foundation global grant funding has been allocated to environment-related causes in the past five years through our support of community economic development and water, sanitation, and hygiene projects
- Protecting and restoring land, coastal, marine, and freshwater resources
- Enhancing the capacity of communities to support natural resource management and conservation
- Supporting sustainable agriculture, fishing, and aquaculture practices
- Addressing the cause of climate change by reducing the emission of greenhouse gases
- Strengthening ecosystems and communities affected by climate change
- Supporting education initiatives that promote behavior that protects the environment
- Advocating for sustainable consumption to build an economy that uses resources more efficiently
- Addressing environmental justice issues and public health concerns
Jonny Thompson is an extraordinary educator who is having a real impact on the local schools and students. Jonny is a teacher for Life Education, inspiring tamariki and rangatahi to make positive choices. Life Education is New Zealand’s largest health and education provider, supporting the health and wellbeing of young people for over 35 years. LET relies on funding from organisations such as Rotary and their own fundraising events. Kapiti Rotary has been supporting LET for over 10 years with in excess of $100,000 and assisting with fundraising events.
Jonny joined LET 12 months ago and has already made a huge impact with his passion and upgraded high tech tools.There is a big focus on mental health and wellbeing. Every school and every student is unique and the curriculum is tailored and focused. Jonny integrates what he teaches with the everyday work of teachers and facilitates kōrero about being part of a team, caring for each other and making better choices.
Jonny has a background in drama, writing, and video and film production and has taught at primary schools in Kāpiti, Wellington and Singapore. He is an advocate of student voice and diversity, and a big believer that learning should engage and empower. He loves that Team Harold Members are curious, respectful, and proud of their identity.
Jonny had a surprise at Life Education Trust’s recent annual conference, when he was presented with an Ākina Tohu award which represents innovative thinking in the face of new challenges.
Members had the pleasure of welcoming Anne- Marie into the fold.
Born, raised and lived most of her life in Wellington, Anne-Marie is spending more time in Kāpiti with husband Chris.
A retired teacher, they both have a long association with Rotary and Inner Wheel.
Anne-Marie was President of Plimmerton Inner Wheel in 2021-22.
We look forward to getting to know you more Anne-Marie, sharing experiences, skills an fellowship and working with you serving our community.
Born and raised in Manawatū, she is now based in Wellington. She has served the community through a variety of both paid and volunteer commitments including previously holding the roles of National President of National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ), CEO of Volunteering New Zealand, Executive Director of 20/20 Trust and General Manager with InternetNZ.
Today, she is a member of Global Women NZ, the Institute of Directors and the Global BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Network. She volunteers with the Wellington Interfaith Council and is a Justice of the Peace. Vanisa currently holds commissioner roles with the NZ National Commission of UNESCO and the Library & Information Advisory Commission, as well as trustee roles with the Spark Foundation and He Whenua Taurikura, the National Research Centre for Countering Violent Extremism.Vanisa talked about her upbringing in New Zealand as a New Zealand born person of immigrant parents.