PREVIOUS REBUS MEETINGS
Further details about the REBUS meetings and speakers are published in the monthly
Newsletter which is available on the Website
Pam and Robert Allen were welcomed into REBUS membership by President, Michael Harrison at the February 2026 meeting.
Gayle Gaukrodger gave the short talk, sharing fascinating aspects of her working life.
Mary O'Keefe, gave the short talk. Her company, Heritage Solutions is based in Wellington, and specialises in archaeological and historic heritage.
Lisa Theron, Dress for Success Programme Manager, gave the main talk in January. She spoke about how Dress for Success support people in their careers, or find employment.
Linda SIssons gave a most interesting talk entitled "Lifelong Learning" at our first meeting for 2026.
President Michael Harrison welcomed Pippa Sherriff into the Club at our November meeting.
Lawrence Meredith, the Ambassador from the European Union to New Zealand, was the guest speaker at the November meeting. Lawrence asked the members some questions about what they knew about European Union countries, and also answered questions.
Roger Gyles gave the short talk, and spoke about Helena Barnard, "The Gingerbread Lady," who in WWI baked over four and half tons of gingernuts to supply the troops. Helena was Roger's Aunt Nellie.
David Barnes gave the short talk at the October meeting, talking about his interesting career.
Brian Dawkins was welcomed into REBUS membership at our October meeting.
At the October meeting, Kate Torrens from Triton Hearing, spoke about how we hear, and hearing loss, illustrated with interesting diagrams.
President Michael Harrison welcomed Linda Sissons into the Club at our September meeting.
Bea Dawson was the guest speaker in September, talking about how the early New Zealand missionaries established gardens in Northland.
Lance Lukin from the Misson to Seafarers was the speaker at the August Meeting.
Robyn Fryer and Rachel Dick were the guest speakers at the July meeting, and talked about how WELLfed contributes to the community.
The short talk speaker in July was Ross Fletcher who talked about his career working in the DSIR.
Our June speaker was Marion Hobbs, who spoke about her years in Parliament 1996-2008.
Former President Laurel Ferguson, was farewelled at the June meeting.
Gayl Gaukrodger was welcomed into membership by the President Michael Harrison
Mary Hercus gave a most interesting short talk.
Our May speaker was Greg Foster, Salvation Army Territorial Director of Social Housing and Property.
Judy Barker gave the 10 minute talk at our May meeting.
Bill Paterson spoke about his time in Bhutan at our May meeting.
Denise Hutana gave the 10 minute talk at our May meeting.
