The Presidents Message
President David welcomed members, our guest Etien Ryan who returned for her second visit and our Guest Speaker - Frank Hogan who came to give a presentation on Child Povery in New Zealand.
Next Monday (27th August), we will have our District Governor, Ingrid Waugh and the Assistant District Governor, Elise Marwick at our meeting. Ingrid has asked for this meeting to be a Question and Answer session. Please think about questions to ask Ingrid.
Speaker
Frank Hogan
Child Poverty in New Zealand
Frank has practised criminal defence law for over 40 years. He is concerned about all aspects of child poverty and in particular housing and is the Child Poverty Action Group housing spokesperson.
The Child Poverty Group has been active for 25 years and is governed by the idea that New Zealand is no longer the ideal place for all New Zealand children to grow up. The group is made up of legal, health, economic and education experts who meet to discuss issues around children. They believe that research and evidence based analysis is the best way to examine causes and they advocate, talk and endeavour to prod those in power to change policies.There is no longer the wealth of opportunity for New Zealand children.
Housing
The provision of a house, converted to a home is a cornerstone of Society. Home ownership has declined to 28% in the Maori community and 19% in the Polynesion community. Rental accommodation is becoming the norm. This is having huge ramifications. The traditional 1 familiy per home is becoming 2-3 families and this gives rise to family stress and poor school achievement etc.
The Ministry of Housing Development has two classifications for those needing a house. Priority A includes thase having a long standing housing need that must be sorted immediately. It includes those living in cars and garages etc. In June 2014, this group represented 2,596 families and in June 2018, this has risen to 6,435 families - an increase of 147%. This problem is not going to go away any time soon. The lesser amount of housing stock has to be a high priority for our Government. The insufficient number of affordable homes is creating real stress. Children should not be the ones to suffer. Older peple are being well looked after but not the young children in our society.
The Child Poverty Action group are also advocates for better regulations for rental properties.
John Cowan thanked Frank for his presentation and explanation of the effects of Child Poverty in New Zealand.
Notices
Collections at New World, Remuera
There are three collection events coming up at New World, Remuera. These collections are for Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis New Zealand and Breast Cancer. Please let John Cowan know if you are able to help with collecting donations for any of these events. Duties are for 1 hour.
Fellowship Event Sunday 14 October
Ferry to Riverhead, Lunch and return
Bookings will be on a first come basis.
So get in quick - like right away!
International Service Information Evening
18 September 2018
Time: 6:30PM til 8:30PM
Venue: Kolmar Centre, Papatoetoe
If you are planning an international project and are looking for other Clubs support, then this is also an opportunity for you to tell others about it.
If you have any questions or are interested in presenting your project at this seminar, then please contact: Jeanette Drysdale
Distrct 9920 International Service -Chair
E: drysdale_ja@xtra.co.nz
Digital Screen Project
Jamie Young has put together an information pack for any member who is wanting to help to promote this project. There are also flyers and pamphlets which can be given to friends and colleagues etc. who might be interesed in advertising on the Digital Screen at New World in Remuera.
If you know of someone who is interested in advertising on the screen, please let Stanley know.
This is a wonderful project but we need to find more Companies to advertise on the screen.
Father's Day Smoke House Barbecue
Pullman Hotel have kindly agreed to support the Duck Race by purchasing two Corporate Ducks and contributing prizes.
The Pullman are having a Smoke House barbecue on Sunday 2nd September from 12pm to 3pm. There will also be handcrafted beer and whisky tasting, mens grooming and games.
For more information, please phone (09) 353 1000.
The Pullman are having a Smoke House barbecue on Sunday 2nd September from 12pm to 3pm. There will also be handcrafted beer and whisky tasting, mens grooming and games.
District 9920 Directory
To keep costs down, the District 9920 Directory is available in a digital format. There is a lot of useful information in this directory. Please let Catherine know if you would like me to email the Directory to you.
Tamaki Primary School - Books In Homes
The next Role Model Assembly for the Books in Homes project at Tamaki Primary School will be on Tuesday, September 18th at 9.30am. Our Club is the Sponsor for this project. The Role Model is Michel Mulipola. Michel is a Samoan comic book artist who is based in Auckland. The address for Tamaki Primary School is 11A Alamein Road, Panmure.
