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Last Meeting
The Hutt Valley Housing Market Update  
John Matthews has been in the real estate industry now just short of 10 years and over that time he has seen major changes.  John was able to tell us that the real estate market today is driven by supply and demand.  In 2021, the housing market hit its peak, and those looking to purchase resulted in overpaying large amounts more than the cost of the property was actually worth.  Sadly this was now showing cause and effect as the rate of inflation is increasing, and insurance rates are out of control.  Many families are having to sell their properties for less than what they paid.  Rates increases of up to 30% in the last two years is proving that housing is becoming unaffordable to the ordinary family.
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The Power of Positivity

 
 
Speakers
May 12, 2025
"Big Brothers Big Sisters" - What We Do
May 19, 2025
Heritage Solutions - Life as a consulting archeologist (small things tell big stories)
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Queens Birthday - No Meeting
Jun 02, 2025
 
Wednesday Brunch Meeting
Boulcott Golf Club
Jun 04, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Committee Meetings
Jun 09, 2025
 
Board Meeeting including New Directors
Jun 16, 2025
 
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Various Rotary Links
New Satellite Group?
7 Reasons Young (and Young-ish) People Should Join Rotary
ClubRunner
How to Log-in
Rotary in General
District 9940 Website
Activity & Training Programmes
Important Rotary Documents
General Info
Risk Management Document
Civil Defence site
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Jan Palmer

General Notices

 
* The roster can change weekly with absences etc so please check the roster each week to see if you have a duty.
 
Obituary - Passing of Jan Alford
It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of Jan Alford, on Monday. On your behalf, I have expressed the sincere condolences of the Club to Colin and his family.
Members will have very fond memories of Jan as a lovely, vivacious, and caring friend who always put others ahead of herself.
Jan's funeral will be held on Monday 5 May, 11am, at Knox Church, High St, Lower Hutt. All welcome to attend.
Mike Fackney
President
 
* Te Omanga Hospice Street Appeal Saturday 17 May
Eastern Hutt Rotary has been asked to assist with the Te Omanga Hospice street appeal again this year.  We will collect between 9am and 6pm on Saturday 17 May in Queensgate by the escalator (same as last year and where we run our Christmas raffle). A board will be circulated at next Monday's meeting looking for volunteers. We are looking to do 1 hour shifts.     
 
 
 
 
 
Community & Member Activity
Anzac Day Wreath Laying at Taita Cemetery on Behalf of the Club 
 
It was with pride that I represented our Rotary Club on Anzac Day to honour those who fought and died so that we may live in peace.  The poppies and flowers laid at the cenotaph are more than what they seem to be.  They tell us stories of courage and fortitude.  They remind us of those who went to war and those who fought behind the scenes here at home in order that our soldiers could return to families who waited for them.  They remind us of the commitment of our Maori Battalion who bravely put themselves in the firing lines alongside their comrades.  We hear of the struggles immersing our World yet again and we wonder at the absurdity of war or fighting in any form.
Let us always remember them and let us never forget the price they paid."
Ka mahara tatou ki a ratou.
 
 
 
Parting Thought
 
James provided the parting thoughts at the end of the evening -  
 
"The best investment on Earth, is earth"
Louis Glockman - US Real Estate Investor   and
 
"Don't wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait"
Will Rogers - US Actor        and 
 
"Buy land, they are not making it anymore"
Mark Twain  
 
 
 

Birthdays This Week

* No Birthdays this week 
 
 

Anniversaries in May:

* John Cole - 7 May 1986
* Brian Clarke - 22 May 1989
* Paul Giles - 22 May 1989
* Brian Lummis - 18 May 1999
* Jaye Howey - 28 May 2007
* Glenda Barratt - 2 May 2016

Rostered Duties

A reminder that it's your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil your duty. Please let Jan Palmer know of any changes to the roster. 
 
 
 
 
Eastern Hutt Rotary e-Bulletin
     We meet at Avalon Pavilion, Taita Drive entrance, Mondays, at 5:55 pm 
 
Visitors and prospective members always welcome.  
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