What We Do at Rotary
Rotary’s not just about meetings—it’s about making things happen.
As friends and neighbours, we volunteer our skills and resources to solve issues and address community needs.
Whether we’re planting trees, supporting local youth, or raising funds for global relief, we pitch in where it counts.
Click the images below to see some of our prior projects.
How We Do It
- Since 1987, funds for our projects have come from our annual New World Rotary Garden Safari, which occurs the weekend after Labour Day.
- For help with larger projects, we receive grants from our local Rotary District and from Rotary International.
- Members and our volunteer "Friends of Rotary" provide boots-on-the-ground support.
- We collaborate with other Rotary clubs and local organisations to increase our impact.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
MARGARET MEAD
Current and Ongoing Projects
Graffiti Busters
Club members have recently stepped up to continue the work of long-time volunteers in eradicating this type of vandalism in our town centre.
Te Aroha Track Maintenance
Kerikeri Rotarians and friends regularly have a working bee to tidy up the Te Araroa Trail west of Rainbow Falls.
Moth Plant Eradication
Want to Help?
Please let us know which project(s) you'd like to help with.
If you can't help at this time but would like to be added to our mailing list to learn about future projects, let us know.
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🌿 One Vine Pulled = One Tree Saved 🌿 Every year, the Moth Plant creeps further into Kerikeri’s bush, choking our native trees and threatening the delicate balance of our environment. But this year, something different is happening… Students from the Kerikeri High School SAVE Club have taken a stand—and invited the whole community to join them in protecting our ngahere. The Northland Moth Plant Competition is on now through 18 July 2025, and the Rotary Club of Kerikeri is proud to be a sponsor. This isn’t just about weeds—it’s about empowering youth, building community, and protecting the land we love. Whether you’re a nature lover, a parent, a weekend warrior, or someone who just wants to give back, this is your chance to take part in something meaningful. 🏆 And yes—there are prizes! $1800 in total, with $500 cash and a $100 native plant voucher for the top spot! 🌱 Ready to take up the challenge? 18 July is just around the corner. Get all the info and sign up here: https://northlandmothplant.weebly.com/
This Monday, our speaker will be our returning outgoing Rotary Youth Exchange student, Ariella Ripohau, who has recently returned from Spain. She'll tell us about her year living in Spain before she returned to NZ in February. This month is the 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Youth Exchange so it will be the perfect topic for Monday's meeting. Let us know if you'd like to come along as a visitor.
Garden Owners & Garden Lovers, We Need You! The New World Kerikeri Rotary Garden Safari is coming up 1-2 November 2025. This event raises around $30,000 each year to fund local youth programs and community projects. But first … we need gardens! Don’t worry if you think yours isn’t good enough. Let us be the judge. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about community. ✅ Nominate your garden ✅ Nominate a friend or neighbour’s garden ✅ Help us support Kerikeri Send us a message or email secretary@kerikerirotaryclub.org. Let’s make this year’s Garden Safari the best one yet!
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