Our guest in October was Dr Margot Skinner. Margot is a Senior Lecturer and is currently the Deputy Dean of the School of Physiotherapy. She was the Vice-President of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) from 2015-2019. Margot is an Honorary Fellow and Honorary Life member of Physiotherapy New Zealand (PNZ) and a FellowContinue reading “October Meeting”
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Extraordinary Fashion 2023
It’s over for another year – what an incredible evening we had. All the hard work paid off with a glamourous event that showed the talent of Dunedin designers, outlets and models. The More FM Arena at the Edgar Centre looked amazing. They had the tables set with beautiful decorations and sparkling glasses, bubbly pouredContinue reading “Extraordinary Fashion 2023”
August Meeting
Our speaker this month was Rachel Butler, General Manager of Startup Dunedin, the epicentre of the Ōtepoti Dunedin community of entrepreneurs, innovators and disruptors. With a mission to make Dunedin one of the world’s most entrepreneurial small cities, Startup Dunedin is a one stop resource shop for anyone with a great idea and a dreamContinue reading “August Meeting”
July Meeting
This month we welcomed Angela Howell, general manager of Ocho Chocolate, a craft chocolate maker here in Dunedin. Angela told us about the journey the company has taken since the closure of Cadbury’s in 2017 and the most successful equity crowdfunding campaign in New Zealand, raising the maximum $2 million in less than two days.Continue reading “July Meeting”
May Meeting – AGM
Our May meeting was our Annual General Meeting where we reflected on the year past, and formulated our goals for the next year. We welcomed new President Paula, Secretary Jeanette and Treasurer Jan. The three outgoing office bearers, Lynette, Dorothy and Kate were warmly thanked for their service and efforts during their term. They leaveContinue reading “May Meeting – AGM”
April Meeting
Tonight we had a very full programme with some interesting guests, a new member inducted, a delicious meal and a lively club meeting. First, two researchers of women’s reproductive and menstrual health from the University of Otago told us about their research project and invited members to meet them later to share our experiences. TheyContinue reading “April Meeting”
“Cooking up a Storm”
Many of our members wanted to do something to help the survivors of Cyclone Gabrielle and we heard about the nation-wide event organised by Al Brown and the Restaurant Association held on Monday 20 March. Several of us managed to secure tickets to the Glenfalloch Gardens restaurant where we enjoyed a glass of wine orContinue reading ““Cooking up a Storm””
March Meeting
We welcomed this month’s speaker Emma Macfarlane, nurse practitioner specialising in sexual and reproductive health at The Women’s Health Bus Te Waka Wahine Hauora. Emma told us about the work she and the team do on the mobile health care facility, which travels to regional locations across Otago and Southland. Delivering health care closer toContinue reading “March Meeting”
December Christmas Meeting
Zonta’s Best Christmas Adventure was certainly a different experience for most of us, and not your usual end-of-year Christmas party. First we had fish and chips and bubbles at the Best Café in Stuart Street, a well-known Dunedin institution since 1932. We had a warm welcome there with three tables set up for us. 28Continue reading “December Christmas Meeting”
Special Event Postponed
Coming in 2023 Due to very unfortunate circumstances, this event had to be postponed. We were all very disappointed, and acknowledge Jackie who put so much time, effort and soul into the organising. We will advertise the updated details in 2023, so please check our website and Facebook page. Please click here to reserve yourContinue reading “Special Event Postponed”
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