Sometimes the best meetings are unplanned! When our May speaker didn’t arrive, President Bill Mutch turned the moment into gold by inviting members to share stories. The result? A lively session full of laughter and surprises. We heard Vince Dennehy’s tale of being the third-choice hire (and still thriving), and Read more
Our May newsletter spotlights two standout speakers who brought energy and insight to our meetings. Lynley McGovern from Anytime Fitness New Lynn shared her inspiring journey from real estate to fitness coach. She reminded us it’s never too late to start, citing stories of transformation—like a 72-year-old gym newcomer and Read more
Alan Verry has organised a cruise on the Kewpie Too for his Railway Enthusiasts Society members on Tuesday, 29th April 2025. He has invited Rebus West Auckland Members to the trip. Bookings are essential. Payment is required a minimum of five days before the trip. The cost is $30 per Read more
Our April newsletter is brimming with stories, but this month’s standout feature is our recent trip to the Pükorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre. At the Shorebird Centre, we dove into the incredible world of godwits, those tireless globetrotters who zip from New Zealand to Alaska via the Yellow Sea, then back Read more
Highlights from this month’s newsletter include: A recap of the recent Red Boats trip to Riverhead, where members enjoyed a scenic cruise on the Waitemata Harbour, complete with a delicious barbecue lunch and a deep dive into the area’s rich history. An inspiring talk by guest speaker Adrian Riegen, who shared his Read more
If you’re searching for the most captivating read in this month’s newsletter, look no further than page 5 for “Snake Gully to Success.” It’s a fascinating glimpse into the early life of Ken Webster. As a young man, he was told by his mother that the family could no longer Read more
The Henderson Falls Friendship Club has invited us to join them on a Red Boats Waitemata Harbour cruise up the Rangitopuni Creek to Riverhead. This should be a great trip to view Auckland from a completely different viewpoint as we travel up the river. The boat is not going to Read more
For those who missed last month’s talk, we’ve got you covered! Written by AI from a transcript generated by AI, this article dives into Vince Middeldorp’s adventurous 1994 trip to Australia with his horse, Captain Court. Vince shared captivating stories and revealed his thoughts on the infamous Jockey’s tapes scandal, Read more
Podcast of Wendy Hampton’s talk on Estate Planning from Google NotebookLM Wendy Hampton’s website https://www.wendyhampton.com/
This month’s feature article highlights the guest speaker’s talk from our October meeting at the New Lynn Friendship Hall. The main article is Alan Verry’s fascinating account of his 2017 visit to Cuba. Alan, a train enthusiast with a passion for locomotives from all eras and regions, discovered a country Read more