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
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