North Wellington Rotary scholarships

By Frank Neill

The Wellington North Rotary Club has presented 20 tertiary students with scholarships totaling $80,000.

The club presented 11 of the recipients, several supported by family members, at a barbecue held at the Khandallah Bowling Club on 26 January.

Following an introduction to Rotary and the clubs’ varied activities by the President, Zaheda Davies, each of the scholars present gave a brief introduction about themselves, their backgrounds, the courses they have chosen and their ambitions for the future.

Nine of the recipients were not able to be present.

The recipients were a “united nations of scholars,” the Wellington North Rotary Club says.

“Given the current shortages in the health field, it was pleasing to see that many of the [recipients] were studying nursing or related health careers with the added benefit of now being Aotearoa/ New Zealand residents.”

The final selectors were club members Stephen Spence and Roy Ferguson who reported that the quality of the applications this year had been extremely impressive.

As in previous years, many of the applicants were refugees or first generation New Zealanders, who had come from Africa, Middle East, Asia and South America.

The recipients were:

Mahinaarangi Aiono, who is studying nursing at Te Pukenga

Fatima Alsaeed, who is studying a Bachelor or Nursing at Massey University.

Ilma Aminudeed, who is studying a Bachelor of Health Science at Otago University

Olivia Anstis, who is studying a BA at Victoria University

Adam Awad, who is studying a Diploma of Facilities Management at Massey University

Ella Baker-Redmond, who is studying a BA at Otago University

Hannah Beamish, who is studying veterinary science at Massey University

Ella Bustin, who is studying a BA at Auckland University

Clair Cruz, who is studying health sciences at Otago University

Lois Freemantle, who is studying a Master of Arch at Victoria University

Zinzan Goertsen, who is studying a BA/LLB at Victoria University

Sophie Hampson, who is studying a BA at Victoria University

Janelle Hargood-Connor, who is studying a Bachelor of Performing Arts at Otago University

Bahman Kalili, who is studying a Diploma of TV and Film Production at YouBee College of Creative Innovation

Fina Lemate, who is studying a Bachelor of Nursing at Te

Pukenga

Hser Mu Lar Ler Pwe, who is studying a Bachelor of Nursing at Massey University

Bahman Khalili, who is studying TV and Film Production at Youbee College of Creative Innovation, making his presentation.

Nancy Niyonzima, who is studying a BSc at Auckland University

Mahboobah Rahini, who is studying a Bachelor of Radiation Therapy at Otago University

Shayarn Tawera, who is studying a Bachelor of Nursing M ri at Te Pukenga

Mercy Viveros Angulo, who is studying a BA at Te Pukenga

The Wellington North Rotary Club (RCNW) launched the fund – the RCNW Scholarship Trust – in 1992 in recognition of its 25th anniversary.

The fund supports tertiary stu- dents who might not otherwise be able to fund their studies. The fund was later substantially boosted by a bequest from a former member.

Nancy Niyonzima, who is studying Biomedical Science at Auckland University, makes a presentation at the awards evening.

Each year since 1992, the RCWN Scholarship Trust has awarded scholarships to help hard working, high achieving and aspirational individuals who can show significant financial hardship, with the cost of tertiary education, vocational training or, more recently, the development of life skills through short courses.

This year the trustees received the largest number of applications it has ever received.

Safer Plates fitted

More than 60 Churton Park residents had their cars fitted with tamper proof licence plate screws on 28 January.

The Wellington North Community Patrol fitted the “Safer Plates” screws for a $5 donation to cover the screw costs at the New World car park at Churton Park village.

The Churton Park Community Centre said it was “super happy” to host the event.

Water restrictions

Level 2 water restrictions are in place for Wellington.

This means people will need to limit residential outdoor water use and only use handheld hoses. Sprinklers/irrigation systems are not permitted. In summer, Wellington’s water usage increases, putting the water supply at risk. Following restrictions and conserving water can help the supply. Learn more about water restriction on the Wellington Water Facebook page.

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