Wairarapa

Here is a tapestry of our recent activities in the Wairarapa. Margaret and I are falling in love with this region and its friendly populace.

Before leaving for home we lunched with Past District Governor Alastair Orsborn and wife Nicky - what a fun couple they are - and on the way back called in on the NZ Business Week trade fair and presentation of results at Palmerston Boys High School. This is another stellar programme of Rotary, initiated by District 9940 and draws participants from all over the country including, this year, 9 from Canterbury. It is a true partnership between Rotary, Massey University, Vision Manawatu, Palmerston North Boys High School and the business community of Palmerston North which gets right in behind the programme and provide amazing support. Congratulations to everyone involved.

Masterton South Rotary Club-19/7/11

Kids Own Playground - an American design built by the Masterton South Rotary Club

South Wairarapa Rotary Club-20/7/11

Presenting a 25 year service certificate to Noel Smallwood

South Wairarapa Rotary Club-20/7/11

Nelson College Oldboys. Rex Tatton, proudly wearing his NCOB tie told me I was his 57th District Governor

A visit to the Mens Shed at Henley Park courtesy of Donna Laing and the Masterton Rotary Club.

Inside the Men's Shed.

We took a walk around Henley Lake - Yeah right. Well this is Tui country.