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R.E.S. Kaipara Cruise

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 Read more…

By Vincent Jacob Middeldorp, 4 weeks10 April 2025 ago

April 2025 Newsletter

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 Read more…

By Vincent Jacob Middeldorp, 1 month8 April 2025 ago

March 2025 Newsletter

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. Read more…

By Vincent Jacob Middeldorp, 2 months11 March 2025 ago

February 2025 Newsletter

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 Read more…

By Vincent Jacob Middeldorp, 3 months12 February 2025 ago

Boat trip to Riverhead

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 Read more…

By Vincent Jacob Middeldorp, 3 months31 January 2025 ago

January 2025 Newsletter

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 Read more…

By Vincent Jacob Middeldorp, 4 months15 January 2025 ago

December 2024 Newsletter

Podcast of Wendy Hampton’s talk on Estate Planning from Google NotebookLM Wendy Hampton’s website https://www.wendyhampton.com/

By Vincent Jacob Middeldorp, 5 months8 December 2024 ago

November 2024 Newsletter

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 Read more…

By Vincent Jacob Middeldorp, 6 months5 November 2024 ago

Christmas Lunch 2024

Our Christmas Lunch will be held at McHugh’s of Cheltenham. The bus will leave St John Hall at 9:15 am and head to the Kauri Glen Reserve in Northcote, where we can walk over the 60m long boardwalk, which is Read more…

By Vincent Jacob Middeldorp, 6 months29 October 2024 ago

October 2024 Newsletter

We are thrilled to share our October 2024 Newsletter with you! This edition features an engaging talk by Allan Williamson about his journey down the Mississippi River on the American Queen paddle steamer. Club President Bill Mutch praised Allan as Read more…

By Vincent Jacob Middeldorp, 7 months10 October 2024 ago

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