About Our Club

We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m.
Boulcott's Farm Heritage Golf Club
33 Military Rd
Boulcott
Lower Hutt,  5010
New Zealand
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:00-8.30 am. Visitors are most welcome.
Speakers
Katrina Harding
May 07, 2025
Travel - Why not?
Jack Rowe Athlete – Tim Upton Mentor / Coach
May 21, 2025
Special Olympics NZ
Frank Phillips
Jun 04, 2025
Automation
Sebastian Grodd
Jun 18, 2025
Life Flight Trust presentation
William & Judy Harris
Jul 02, 2025
Earth Starch Organic Solutions - organic waste recycling
Susie Robertson
Jul 16, 2025
Kaibosh Food Rescue
Ray Tomlinson
Aug 06, 2025
Summit Building Wash Technologies
Sarah Parkinson
Aug 20, 2025
RYDA ("Rotary Youth Driver Awareness") road safety education
Sabrina Delgado
Sep 03, 2025
Kiwi Bank - An Economists veiw
Karen Morgan
Sep 17, 2025
Collaboration between Council and Rotary
Louisa Kelly
Oct 01, 2025
Manaaki Ability Trust
Ben King
Oct 15, 2025
Rotaract Convenor for Wellington
Upcoming Events
Club Executives & Directors
President
President Elect
Immediate Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
Bulletin Editor
Rotabiz Co-Ordinator
Membership Chair
Club Site Administrator
Meeting Co-Ordinator
Events & Service
Speaker Co-Ordinator
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    Harmony for Hope Concert - Lower Hutt Town Hall
    6pm, Friday 4th April 2025
    Lifting the Lid - charity to aid youth mental health
    Lifting the Lid: Empowering Young Minds, Changing Lives
    What is Lifting the Lid?
    Lifting the Lid is a powerful initiative run by Rotary clubs across the Greater Wellington region, giving schools the resources they need to support students struggling with mental health challenges. This programme provides immediate, targeted interventions—ensuring that vulnerable students receive the right support at the right time.
    Since its launch by the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson, Lifting the Lid has gained overwhelming support from Rotary clubs throughout the region, making a real difference in young lives.
    Exciting News: Hutt Valley Launching in 2025!
    In a major step forward, the Hutt Valley region is establishing its own Lifting the Lid Charitable Trust, (LTL) made up of representatives from five Rotary clubs:
    Hutt City
    Hutt Valley
    Eastern Hutt
    Petone
    River Valley
    This marks a significant expansion of the programme, ensuring that more students have access to critical mental health support.
    How Does It Work?
    Lifting the Lid operates with speed, trust, and impact. Secondary schools can apply directly to the LTL Charitable Trust, requesting funding to engage:
    ✔️ Professional counsellors and medical professionals
    ✔️ Mentors and buddy programs to provide ongoing support
    ✔️ Alternative interventions, such as community-based youth programmes (for example, Ignite Sport, Naenae Boxing Academy), that foster resilience and well-being.
    Fast-Track Support: Funding approvals happen within just 24 hours, ensuring that students get the help they need—when they need it most.
    Who Runs the Programme?
    The Hutt Valley Lifting the Lid Charitable Trust is led by the executive teams from the five Rotary clubs, working hand-in-hand with school management. This high-trust model allows schools to determine the most effective interventions for each student, ensuring tailored, life-changing support.
    Why Your Support Matters
    Mental health challenges among young people are increasing, and the need for rapid, meaningful intervention has never been greater. By supporting Lifting the Lid, you’re investing in the future well-being of our youth, giving them the tools to thrive and succeed.
    Join us in making a difference—together, we can lift the lid on youth mental health!
     
    Club Stories
    Each December, Rotary Hutt City works with the Salvation Army to collect gifts for distribution to families in the Hutt Valley where children might otherwise miss out. The collection point is the Tree of Joy, erected in Queensgate Mall and staffed by club members. In 2024, 2500 gifts were donated, a significant increase from previous years.
     
     
    Many of our members are successful local businesses providing products and services both locally and beyond. One such business is Metal Art Limited, based in Seaview.
     
    From its roots in the commercial furniture market, the business has expanded into a wide range of associated products, many of which have a visible presence along the Hutt River Trail, a community project initiated by Rotary Hutt City and now a highly visible and much-used part of the Hutt Valley.
     
    Beginning with gabion picnic settings, initially developed, built and installed with support from club members, the company now supplies bollards, bike racks, drinking fountains, picnic sets and distance markers. These furnishings are a valuable addition to the experience for trail users.
     
     
    Rotary Hutt City has been closely associated with the Innovative Young Minds programme since its earliest days. Club members continue to serve on the governing board and the club is an active supporter. Since IYM's establishment, other local Rotary clubs have added their support, both in fundraising and in nominating students to attend IYM residential programmes, along with a range of organisations and businesses.
     
    IYM encourages young women in years 11 and 12 to explore science, technology, engineering, mathematics and high-tech manufacturing and to learn about career opportunities in these sectors. 
     
    The lead sponsor of the 2024 residential programme was Pertronic, a manufacturer of advanced automatic fire detection and alarm systems. Pertronic is a business member of Rotary Hutt City. Forty-one young women from across the local North Island took part.
     

    Dear President Andy Soper,

    This is Suren Poruri, District Chairman - Global Grants, RI District 3150, from India.

    Your Rotary Club of Hutt City was chartered on 21 June 1943.  Your club completed 81 years’ service today, serving communities across the world.

    I would like to extend my warm wishes to you and to all your club members on this joyous moment.

    Rotary is the only organization which has a global foot print and is working towards happy communities across the world with its noble initiatives.  Thanks to our Rotary founder Paul Harris, we are able to make a difference in the communities where we live.

    Rotary clubs across the world execute service projects worth 2 billion dollars every year in their communities.  Rotarians gives 25 million volunteer hours to their communities across the world every year. 

    Thanks and regards.  Suren Poruri

     

    An example of what we do is the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.  Here are our 2024 attendees and President Andy.

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Hutt City Rotarians were busy on 23-24 February, collecting donations for the Heart Foundation annual street appeal. The collection was well supported by shoppers and the total raised exceeded expectations. 
     
     
     
     
    Rotary Hutt City continues to experience significant membership growth, particularly through the club's business membership programme, Rotabiz. We welcomed Michael Markham (representing corporate member, PKF Kendons).
                                                                      

    (Michael Markham)