Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
Community Connection Tuesday	Feb 17, 2026 5:30 PM	Site Visit: Kaans Catering Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Dunedin’s most dynamic local businesses! This Tuesday, we’re heading to Kaans Catering, a family-owned enterprise known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and supporting the hospitality industry across Otago. Our visit will include a guided tour of their operations, insights into how they source and distribute fresh produce and specialty goods, and a chance to hear from the team about their journey and impact in the community. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and support local. Please wear warm clothing and shoes must be completely covered - no open toe, sandles flipflops etc. If you have a high vis vest please bring this with you also. 📍 Kaans Catering - 6 Kitchener Street 📅 Tuesday, 17th February 🕓 5.30pm Please apologise in the usual manner. UPDATE - Dinnner at the Nanking afterwards - celebrating the start of the Chinese New Year Please apologise in the usual manner.
❓How can we help? ❓	Feb 24, 2026 6:00 PM	MS Otago - Katie Burns We’re trying something new! Join us at Biggies Pizza, Green Island for a casual round‑table conversation focused on action, not just talk. This isn’t about hearing presentations or learning who people are – it’s about asking one simple question: “How can we help?” We’ll invite a local group, person, or business we’ve connected with before and explore practical ways our Rotary club can support them beyond monetary donations. Think hands‑on help, skills, networks, and ideas that make a real difference. 📍 Venue: Biggies Pizza, Green Island 🕔 Time: 6pm Come ready to share, brainstorm, and turn good intentions into real impact.
Speaker Series Night	Mar 10, 2026 5:30 PM	Stephen Walker - Head of Careers & Pathways Coordinator at Taieri College We’re pleased to welcome Stephen Walker as our guest speakers on Tuesday, 10 March. Stephen is the Head of Careers & Pathways Coordinator at Taieri College, we look forward to hearing how he helps students explore career pathways, understand subject and tertiary options, and develop the skills and confidence needed for successful transitions beyond school. 📍 Venue: The Dunedin Club, Melville Street 🕔 Time: Arrive from 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start Please load apologies in the usual manner.
Community Connection Tuesday	Mar 17, 2026 5:30 PM	Keep Dunedin Beautiful Clean Up
❓How can we help? ❓	Mar 31, 2026 6:00 PM	Orange Sky - Emah We’re trying something new! Join us at Biggies Pizza, Green Island for a casual round‑table conversation focused on action, not just talk. This isn’t about hearing presentations or learning who people are – it’s about asking one simple question: “How can we help?” We’ll invite a local group, person, or business we’ve connected with before and explore practical ways our Rotary club can support them beyond monetary donations. Think hands‑on help, skills, networks, and ideas that make a real difference. 📍 Venue: Biggies Pizza, Green Island 🕔 Time: 6pm Come ready to share, brainstorm, and turn good intentions into real impact.