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 ferries built with an innovative double-ended design that eliminated the 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, which brings the Gospel to far-flung places, Susanna’s journey was 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 120 million tram boardings to today’s motorway gridlock, he argued 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 those in our Southern Alps—yet also of hope: smokeless stoves 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 tale of being the third-choice hire (and still thriving), and 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 start, citing stories of transformation—like a 72-year-old gym newcomer and Read more
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 New Zealand to Alaska via the Yellow Sea, then back Read more
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. An inspiring talk by guest speaker Adrian Riegen, who shared his Read more
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 told by his mother that the family could no longer Read more
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 and revealed his thoughts on the infamous Jockey’s tapes scandal, Read more