Click left and right arrows on the photo above (or swipe on phone or tablet) to view slideshow. Trevor Pollard has been diligently working behind the scenes to ensure the continuation of our annual roast meal and movie event at Read more…
This newsletter is packed with a variety of engaging content. One highlight is the full transcript of Corrections Manager John Small’s talk on Paremoremo Prison, delivered at our August meeting. After receiving the transcript, John made several thoughtful edits and Read more…
On Wednesday, 28th August 2024, the West Auckland Men’s Rebus Club and the Waitakere Combined Rebus Club will host a coffee morning at Metlifecare Orion Point, situated at 62 Tahingamanu Road, Hobsonville. This event will be our third coffee morning Read more…
A woman reading her poetry might not be what you’d expect at a men’s Rebus Club meeting, but Noel Rose, our dedicated guest speaker organizer, made an inspired choice for the July 2024 gathering. We needn’t have worried, as the Read more…
Jim Morrow, renowned mountaineer, delivered an enthralling presentation at the June 2024 meeting, not about scaling towering peaks, but about retracing the legendary journey of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Morrow recounted Shackleton’s incredible story of resilience and determination against Read more…
The June 2024 newsletter is packed with engaging stories and updates. As always, the guest speaker from the previous monthly meeting (May 2024) takes centre stage. This time, we had the pleasure of hearing from Giuseppe Gallina, an Italian native, Read more…
In our May 2024 Newsletter, we delve into an enlightening talk by our club treasurer, Charles Nicholls, on The Alhambra in Spain—a stunning monument to Islamic architecture. Charles took us on a historical journey, starting with the Moors’ invasion of Read more…
In March, we had the pleasure of hosting Bryan Leyland, a distinguished Fellow of the Institution of Professional Engineers, New Zealand. With extensive experience in wind, solar, tidal, and wave power, Bryan shared his insights on achieving net zero by Read more…
Noel Rose consistently brings in outstanding guest speakers, and Mark Beale, featured in the March 2024 Newsletter, is no exception. Mark’s talk covered a tour he led to Israel and Palestine in 2010. He made a point of venturing out Read more…
The February 2024 Newsletter captures the engaging talks given by three of our Club’s members: Trevor Pollard, Vince Middeldorp, and Neil Castle—during the 11:00 am to 12:00 pm slot, typically reserved for guest speakers. Trevor Pollard narrated his journey from Read more…