Our December monthly meeting featured an extraordinary talk from Laurie Vincent, whose athletic career placed him at the heart of New Zealand’s golden era of distance running. Not only was Laurie a competitive runner and athletics coach, but he also trained and competed during the legendary Arthur Lydiard coaching period Read more
The newsletter’s main feature is a report on Tina Bedggood’s compelling talk about her grandmother, Ann Innis Dagg, a pioneering researcher who studied giraffes in Africa during the 1950s. Her groundbreaking work continues today through the Anne Innis Dagg Foundation, which focuses on promoting conservation efforts. Our bus trip to Read more
Christmas Lunch is on Wednesday December 3rd at McHughs of Cheltenham. If you haven’t already booked and paid here is the info you need: 🍽️ Cost: • $55 per person (includes bus) • $45 per person (if driving yourself)🏦 Payment details:• Bank account: 12 3232 0318628 00 • Account name: Read more
Long-time St. John ambulance officer Lindsay Roberts shared his 37 years of experience in emergency response with members at our October meeting. His talk, “Three Steps for Life,” offered a clear, practical guide to saving a life after a cardiac arrest — Call 111, Start CPR, and Use a Defib. Read more
Robert Brown and Peter Henley from the Toroa Preservation Society captivated members of the West Auckland Men’s Rebus Club with the remarkable story of restoring the historic Toroa steam ferry. Launched in 1925, the Toroa was the last of eight ferries built with an innovative double-ended design that eliminated the Read more
We’ve been invited to join the Henderson Falls Combined Friendship Club for a day trip to the Auckland Domain Wintergardens 🌸, followed by a lunch at the New Lynn RSA 🍴. The Wintergardens are described as “one of Auckland Council’s jewels” ✨ — a treasure of great historic interest with Read more
This month’s newsletter celebrates the power of faith, friendship, and community. Guest speaker Susanna Burton-Thompson captivated members with “A Life of Surprises: My Journey as an Image Hunter.” From photographing for Truth and TVNZ to serving aboard the MV Logos, which brings the Gospel to far-flung places, Susanna’s journey was Read more
Bryan Leyland is a distinguished Fellow of the Institution of Professional Engineers, New Zealand, with expertise in hydropower. On Friday, March 8, 2024, he delivered a PowerPoint presentation to the West Auckland Men’s Rebus Club, explaining why achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier is impossible due to numerous technical Read more
Ready for a fantastic day out this spring? Mark your calendars for Tuesday, 2 September 2025 – we’re heading to the iconic Ryders Cinema in Avondale for a perfect combination of classic entertainment and delicious food!We’ll be screening “Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines” (1965), a brilliant comedy following Read more
This month’s newsletter blends bold advocacy with moving farewells—showing the strength of our community in both vision and heart. Guest speaker Niall Robertson from the Public Transport Users Association delivered a passionate case for better rail in Auckland. From WWII’s 120 million tram boardings to today’s motorway gridlock, he argued Read more