Friday 17 May 2024

This is an optional day to add on to the Conference, local activities are available to book, registrations open and the welcome reception will set the scene for the Conference.

Afternoon A fun afternoon of activities is available, please view the options here

3:30pm – 6:00pm Registration desk opens, Cambridge Town Hall

6:00pm – 7:30pm Welcome Function, Cambridge Town Hall
Light refreshments and beverages with entertainment provided by Sean Lurman (see video for a sneak peak)

Following the Welcome Function, please make arrangements for dinner in one of our lovely local restaurants.
Click here to see our recommendations

Saturday 18 May 2024

The Conference will be held at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre, Lake Karapiro on Saturday and Sunday (just the Welcome Reception at Cambridge Town Hall)

7.15am Registrations open at Don Rowlands Centre

8.00am Mihi Whakatau and Conference Opening
Kaumātua, Ngati Koroki Kahukura & Ngati Hauaa
District Governor, Bill Robinson
International Students, Flag Ceremony
Master of Ceremonies, John Prendergast
Deputy Mayor of Cambridge, Liz Stolwyk
IYE Presentation

9.30am Speaker:
Nicola Turner, Mainstream Green

10.15am Modern heating and cooling solutions
Ian Grant, Aircon Group

10.30am Morning Tea and Exhibition Booths open

11.00am Rotary International Rep
Johnny Yu

11.20am Kids In Need
Linda Roil

11.30am Speaker: Sustainability In Business
Katie Beth, Forsyth Barr

12.00pm Eye Care for Africa
PDG Grant Spackman

12.15pm Lunch and Exhibition Booths open

1.15pm Speaker: Food futures: sustainability from soil to saliva
Professor Jacqueline Rowarth CNZM, FNZIAHS

1.55pm Omokoroa Satellite Club
Bronwyn Carter and Peter Mackay

2.30pm Speaker: Zerowaste Movement
Miriama Kamo

3.35pm Conference concludes for the day

6.00pm - 11.00pm Rotary District 9930 Conference Dinner presented by Shaw Wire Ropes
Theme and Dresscode: Op Shop Glam
Bus transport leaving Cambridge at 5.45pm*

*Booking form for the bus will be sent out prior to Conference

Sunday 19 May 2024

9.00am Master of Ceremonies Welcome back and Roll of Honour
John Prendergast

9:15am Opening session
Jonathan Usher, Magician

10.00am Sponsor presentation: Avalon Waterways

10.10am Restore Native
Adam Thompson

10.20am Morning Tea and Exhibitions Open

10.50am Rotary Regionalisation
Nick Dangerfield, Incoming District Governor

11.10am RYLA
Carmen Goodwin

11.20am Speaker: Olympic Athlete
Mahe Drysdale

12.10pm DG Train and Conference Closing

1.00pm Conference Concludes
Boxed lunch available for those who have ordered it