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Getting our food systems fit for the 21st century.
Jun 01, 2023 6:00 PM
Boyd Swinburn is Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health in the School of Population Health, University of Auckland. He trained as an endocrinologist but is now a public health physician and conducts research on community and policy actions to prevent childhood and adolescent obesity, and reduce, what he has coined, the ‘obesogenic’ food environment. He leads an international network (INFORMAS) in over 60 countries to monitor and benchmark the healthiness of food environments and the implementation of food policies and actions to reduce obesity. He established the World Health Organisation's first Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, at Deakin University in Melbourne and has also contributed to over 30 WHO consultations and reports on obesity. He was previously Co-Chair of the International Obesity Taskforce and then World Obesity's Policy & Prevention section. He led two Lancet Series on Obesity and Co-Chaired the Lancet Commission on Obesity. He is chair of the Health Coalition Aotearoa, which is an alliance of over 60 health organisations working to reduce harm from tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food.
He has co-authored over 500 peer-reviewed research papers, books and book chapters on obesity, nutrition and food policy.
Distinctions/Honours: University of Auckland Gluckman Medal for health and medical research, 2021 Distinguished Visiting Professor, Academy of Sciences of South Africa , 2020 Rockefeller Foundation Writing Residency Award, Bellagio, Italy, 2019 Muriel Bell Lecture, Nutrition Society, Auckland, 2018 Alfred Deakin Professor, Deakin University, 2009-2018 Patron and Honorary Fellow, Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, 2017- George Salmond Oration, 2016 Sax Oration, 2009 Founding director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Deakin University, 2003-2014 |
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Fellowship at the Golf Club
Jun 08, 2023 7:00 AM
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Tāmaki Estuary Protection
Jun 15, 2023 7:00 AM
Clean beaches, thriving marine life and clean, clear, safe waters flowing through our neighbourhoods – could it be possible? All through the power of volunteer activities, and fun. Julie is Chair of the the Tāmaki Estuary Protection Society (TEPS) which is a registered charity whose volunteer members are committed to improving the waterways, and shorelines of the Tāmaki Estuary, and protecting and enhancing our habitat for local native wildlife. Started in 1969, TEPS members have been involved in many projects, stopping a Glendowie Council rubbish tip, establishing a bird reserve, hosting clean up projects and now, undertaking Environmental DNA testing. www.teps.org.nz
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CHANGE-OVER
Jun 22, 2023
With a lot of effort by active members, St. Johns Rotary has achieved significant success over the year. We have had our challeges, but these are now behind us as we celebrate Change-over and recognise all the good in the community that we have been resposible for. Every members attendance at changeover would show all members that we all care about eachother, as we celebrate the hard work over this past year and welcome in the New Year with our "Happy New Year" theme. Wear Bright Colours and be prepared for a fun and memorable evening. Please RSVP to Lesley asap!!
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RYPEN & MUNA Feedback
Jun 29, 2023 7:15 AM
Two for the price of one! :) Come along and hear from the St. Johns sponsored RYPEN participants., as well as the students we sponsored to participate in MUNA. Both Sacred Heart and Glendowie College students will be represented and they will be accompanied by school teachers and Ainie Kwok. These meetings are always a highlight as we bask in the satisfaction of listening to the experiences that these students have had, thanks to the sponsorship of St Johns Rotary. |
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The History of Eden Park
Jul 06, 2023
Graham has a family involvement with Eden Park going back to its earliest days. He first went to Eden Park in 1946 aged 5 years. After a career in banking, as a professional trustee and in the financial markets, he decided to leave the business scene and since 1991 he has worked at the Park in various operational roles.He headed the project to write a history of Eden Park and he is currently the Park Historian and Chief Tour Guide.
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Jul 13, 2023 7:00 AM
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Segways, AI & Diabetes!! Cluster Club Meeting Hosted by Remuera Rotary Club, 126 Market Road, 5.30pm
Jul 17, 2023 5:30 PM
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The Sometimes Missing "F Word"!! Off-Site Breakfast - Land Care - 231 Morrin Road
Jul 27, 2023 7:00 AM
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Jul 29, 2023 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Report back to Club on their recent RYLA experiences. Breakfast Meet at Sir Edmund Hillary Village.
Aug 03, 2023
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Cluster Clubs Dinner Hosted by AKL East at Good George Pub Cnr Tamaki Dr & Patterson Ave
Aug 21, 2023
Nick was a Canterbury man, educated at Christchurch Boys High, first XI Cricket and rugby. He is a local St Heliers resident and he and his wife have two children. He is a keen sportsman and single figure handicap golfer. Was a banker at National Bank, then overseas investment banking UBS Warburg, and more than ten years at Kiwibank. He has been chief executive of Southern Cross Health Insurance since 2017 |
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New Zealand Population Trends. Venue: Edmund Hillary Retirement Village 7am
Aug 31, 2023 7:00 AM
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley was, until 2019, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, at Massey University. He retired from Massey University in April 2021. In 2022, the Prime Minister appointed him the Co-Director of He Whenua Taurikura (National Centre for Countering Violent Extremism). He is the author or editor of 29 books, including The “New” New Zealand : Facing Demographic Disruption (2021) and Histories of Hate : The Radical Right in Aotearoa/New Zealand (2022). He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand in 2011 and was granted the title of Distinguished Professor by Massey University in 2013. He was awarded the Science and Technology Medal by the Royal Society in 2009, he was a Fulbright Senior Scholar at the University of California Berkeley in 2010 and, since 2013, he has been a Visiting Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity in Göttingen, Germany. The Auckland War Memorial Museum made him a Fellow in 2015 and he is now a member of the Museum’s Board.
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Chair Orakei Local Board - Scott Milne. Chair Orakei Local Board, plus ..............
Sep 07, 2023
..........representatives Angus McPhee and Margaret Voyce. The talk will touch on the role of the local board, their mandate and their work in the community. Sarah will also touch on funding issues and plans to address the shortfall in capital expenditure. And of course there will be time for questions. |
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How to Survive the Bangers to Bluff Charity Fund Raising Event
Sep 14, 2023
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Yes Sam is in town and he will join us for our Breakfast Meeting to provide us with the latest news
Sep 28, 2023
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Your Clubs future is determined at these meetings - your attendance and participation requested!
Oct 19, 2023
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Please see much more detail of the accomplishments of Jessica and Aviv in the Bulletin. The Huddle.
Nov 02, 2023
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A "Once A Year" event and IPP and current Co-P's are looking forward to your attendance. The Huddle.
Nov 09, 2023
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