Rotary Club of Mount Victoria Wellington

08/06/2026

Our latest club bulletin is out - check it out for the latest news, and what's happening in our club! 🐝

27/05/2026

At our meeting last night, we had the pleasure of hearing from Donna Dentice, Peter Cullen, and students Miro Ireson from Wellington High School and Brynn Pierce from Newlands College about the Strengthening Democracy programme - one of the fantastic projects we proudly support in the Wellington region.

Strengthening Democracy encourages young people to think critically about democracy, the challenges facing it, and how they can actively participate in New Zealand’s democratic processes. This year, Miro and Brynn shared how they had been exploring and reviewing New Zealand’s MMP voting system, introduced in 1996.

It was inspiring to hear how around 70% of Wellington region schools are now involved in the programme, and to hear firsthand from Miro and Brynn about the impact it has had on them personally.

Some of the highlights they spoke about included hearing from and working alongside MPs from different political parties around the table, being exposed to influential leaders, and seeing democracy in action firsthand. Miro and Brynn also shared how this week’s workshop included a session from the Polish Ambassador, Patryk Michał Błaszczak - an enlightening experience for everyone involved.

The biggest message from them was simple - Keep supporting the programme and keep encouraging schools to get involved, because it is such a unique and valuable opportunity for young people.

A huge thank you to Donna, Peter, Miro, and Brynn for joining us and speaking so passionately about the programme and the impact it is having on students across our region.

If you're interested in getting involved in community service and projects like this, we'd love to welcome you along to a meeting to see what we're about. If you'd like to learn more about Strengthening Democracy and other programmes supported by our club, you can visit our website: https://mtvictoriarotary.weebly.com

23/05/2026

Our latest club bulletin is out - check it out for the latest news and things happening at our club!

17/05/2026

WOW Wellington and the Hutt Valley… what an incredible day we had yesterday! 🎪✨

Seeing the smiles, laughter, and amazement across the crowd at Circus Quirkus was something truly special. From jaw-dropping performances to hilarious moments that had the whole audience laughing together, it was amazing to see so many families and young people enjoying such a magical experience.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made the day so memorable. We especially loved seeing the excitement and reactions as the performers wowed the audience with their talent, energy, and heart.

Thank you as well to everyone who supported our snack stand throughout the day. Your generosity helped us raise several thousand dollars, with every dollar going straight back into supporting YOU — our local community! 🍿🥤❤️

We also want to give a MASSIVE thank you to the incredible businesses and sponsors who supported Circus Quirkus and helped fund the complimentary tickets for children and families in our community. Because of your generosity, so many people were able to enjoy a special day out together who otherwise may not have had the opportunity. Your support truly made a difference.

Thank you to the team at the Lower Hutt Events Centre for hosting us and helping provide such a fantastic venue for the event. Your support behind the scenes helped make the day run smoothly for everyone involved.

A huge thank you to our club members who gave up their time to help make this amazing event happen. For some members, it was an incredibly long day with three performances, plus setup and pack down. Others had already been helping at community events earlier in the day before coming straight to Circus Quirkus. It was a fantastic team effort and something everyone is proud of.

And of course, thank you to the amazing Circus Quirkus crew, performers and backstage team for putting on such a spectacular show and for working alongside us to make the event such a success. The joy you brought to Wellington was unforgettable.

Wellington — thank you for being part of Circus Quirkus 2026. We had an absolute blast, and we hope you did too! 🎭🎉

16/05/2026

🎪 LOST PROPERTY – Circus Quirkus 🎪

A few items were left behind after the fun and excitement of Circus Quirkus today! 👀

We’ve had the following handed in:
👢 A pair of gumboots
🥤 A pink drink bottle
🩴 One very lonely blue sandal
🦖 And a small, cute dinosaur pouch

Which means somewhere out there we potentially have:
👣 a child bravely taking on puddles without their gumboots,
🩴 someone hopping around with only one shoe,
💧 a very thirsty person missing their drink bottle, and
🦖 a dinosaur missing its human companion.

Hopefully these don’t all belong to the same person… because that sounds like a very rough trip home. 🚗

If any of these belong to you, they can be collected from the Lower Hutt Events Centre during opening hours.

Thanks again to everyone who came along and helped make the day so magical! 🎉

16/05/2026

Coming to Circus Quirkus?

We've got all your snack needs sorted. Chips, drinks, lollies, everything you need to nibble on during the show.

All run by a group of volunteers, and every $$$ we get goes back to you, our community!

Come say Hi and buy some nibbles to nibble on during the performances.

12/05/2026

Another great evening at our club meeting tonight

It was fantastic to come together, share updates, and reflect on some of the amazing things happening across our club and community.

We looked back on some recent activities including our Mother’s Day Flowers deliveries and the Mount Victoria Street Cleanup, both of which were wonderful opportunities to give back and connect with the community. 🌷🧹

It also gave us the opportunity to reflect on some of the fantastic guest speakers we’ve recently welcomed to the club, including representatives from Lifting the Lid, the team at Zeal Wellington, and Gale from Wellington East Girls' College. Their insights and the work they’re doing in our community have been both inspiring and impactful.

We also discussed some exciting upcoming events, including Circus Quirkus this Saturday, our upcoming Rotary District Changeover, and a few more exciting projects still in the works… watch this space 👀🐝

Our next meeting will be held on the 26th of May and will feature a guest speaker - we’ll share more details and announce our speaker closer to the date.

If you’re curious about Rotary, looking to get involved in the community, or simply want to learn more about what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Be sure to follow our page to stay up to date with upcoming events and club activities! 💙

18/02/2025

17/09/2023

For all members

We want every Rotarian and Rotaractor across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands to be well informed about the Regionalization project to understand the proposed structure and the new roles. All club Presidents Elect will be encouraged to attend South Pacific Presidents Elect Seminar in March 2024 to discuss how this may affect your club and the way it works within your District. Please like and share this post on your District and club pages. GET THE MESSAGE OUT THERE !
Go to https://creatingtomorrowrotary.org/

03/03/2023

1 WISHBONE preschool BIKE will be won today!

We are all go down at Freyberg Beach. See you at 11am.
$5 per person entry