Our December 2023 meeting was a blast – literally! We enjoyed listening to local historian Lisa Truttman, who shared with us the story of the H.&W. Fowler factory explosion in 1966. This was one of the most dramatic events in Read more…
The December newsletter has an account of Nina Kitson’s talk on being New Zealand’s first female undercover officer. It is a gripping tale of deception, intrigue and nerve-wracking incidents where she came perilously close to being uncovered as a police Read more…
During 2023, we have had an incredible run of outstanding speakers for our meetings in the New Lynn Friendship Hall. Probably the most highly credential of those speakers was Dr Paul Buchanan, who spoke at the October meeting. Dr Paul Read more…
Late in October, Waitakere Combined Rebus Club held a coffee morning at Zeki’s Mediterranean Bakehouse and Café. Trips organiser for both Clubs Ian Smith described the scone he had at Zeki’s as the best scone he has ever tasted. West Read more…
Back in August 2022, Senior Sergeant Bob Barrett (retired) gave a riveting presentation on his early years in the New Zealand Police. There were tales about notorious criminal Puru Anderson and Colin James Lucas who had a long history of Read more…
We have booked a Christmas Lunch at McHughs of Cheltenham, a beautiful venue overlooking the Waitemata Harbour, for Wednesday, December 13, 2023. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the end of the year with your fellow club members and enjoy Read more…
Charles Nicholls wife Helen made two nice cakes which Charles brought along to the August Meeting. One was a birthday cake for Bill Mutch and the other a birthday cake for Neil Castle. We had a number of women at Read more…
Ian Smith’s next outing for members of Waitakere Combined Rebus and West Auckland Men’s Rebus is to Hamilton Gardens. The date for this trip is Wednesday 4th October and the cost is $20 per person. The bus will leave from Read more…
In this issue, we have a special feature on Murray Parker’s trip to Antarctica in 1973. Murray travelled down to Scott Base on the USCGC Glacier and returned on an LC-130 Hercules. He shared amazing photos and stories of his Read more…
At our June 2023 monthly meeting, we were honoured to have Prof David Gerrard as our guest speaker. Prof Gerrard is not only a distinguished medical doctor and academic, but also a former Olympic and Commonwealth Games swimmer who has Read more…