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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 Read more
This month’s newsletter takes us on inspiring journeys—both global and local. Guest speaker Sean Marston shared powerful insights from his 30 years with the International Nepal Fellowship. He spoke of Nepal’s vast challenges—20 million people living in conditions similar to Read more
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 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 Read more