Welcome...

CLUB MEETINGS
Held on the second Wednesday of each month.

Looking ahead...

Our next CLUB MEETING will be a celebration of Probus Month:
Wednesday 8 Oct, 10.00am 
Sunnynook Community Centre

Guest Speaker: 
Isabel Morris
Tiritiri Matangi

THEATRE OUTING
Wednesday 15 Oct, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start
Pumphouse - Jackie Clark in Songs for Nobodies, a play with songs from five world-famous singers who were stars of their day. 

OUTING
Tuesday 21 Oct 
Crown Lynn and Corbans Estate - details coming in the Oct Newsletter

WALKERS and TALKERS
Wednesday 22 October
9.30am for 9.45 start
The October walk is around Hobsonville, and is mostly flat. Meet at the playground in the park on the corner of Memorial Park Lane and Hobsonville Road. Coffee after the walk will be at The Hobsonville Larder, across from the park.
Leader: Jeanette McNeil

TRAVEL GROUP:
Wednesday 5 Nov, 1.00pm
Sunnynook Community Centre

Check out details of Club activities in our latest newsletter.

Recent Club happenings...

Glen Afton Heritage Railway

West of Huntly, 12km from Highway 1, you will find Pukemiro Junction, the home of The Bush Tramway Club. The Club has been operating for 60 years collecting and restoring locomotives, carriages and equipment which were once vital to the coal and timber industry. The restoration work is carried out by enthusiasts young and old and the Club operates the Glen Afton Line thanks to the voluntary labour of their members and the financial assistance of sponsors. Open Days are held on the first Sunday of the month. Forty-three of our members had a wonderful experience there recently, riding one of the historic locos and learning about the fascinating collection on display. Highly recommended. www.bushtramwayclub.com 

Heritage locomotive and carriage.

Heritage locomotive and carriage operating on the Glen Afton Line

Pukemiro Junction station
Riding in style

Top left: Pukemiro Junction, home of Bush Tramway Club
Bottom left: Riding in style
Below: Boarding the early 20th Century carriage.

Boarding

Read the full report here

Probus Month - October

The 2025 Probus Month theme of "Reinvent your retirement" resonates with so many members who have made new friendships and found a sense of belonging within the Probus family. It is a time to celebrate what Probus is all about. 

Club Newsletters

OCTOBER 2025

SEPTEMBER 2025

AUGUST 2025

"Active Retirees"

Active Retirees NZ
Latest issue

Probus News

Member Benefits Scheme - NZ

Probus on Facebook

NZ Probus Club News

Walkers Long Bay

The Walkers and Talkers enjoyed a brisk walk in August on the beach at Long Bay, followed by morning tea at November cafe. 

Why join Probus?

Joining Probus opens the door to new experiences and friendships and provides many great opportunities for meeting new people, sharing interests and broadening horizons, whether this be through participating in the wide variety of outings and activities which the Club organises, or listening to wonderful guest speakers. We may be regarded as the 'older generation' but the energy and enthusiasm which is alive and well in our Club belies this description! 
Visit Probus South Pacific to find out more...

What we're about
  • Friendship, Fellowship and Fun
  • Participation and involvement in stimulating activities
  • Social interaction
  • Appreciation of the outdoors
  • Extending interests
  • Sharing enjoyment of the theatre and cultural events
  • Expanding horizons through guest speakers and travel
  • Keeping active
  • Meeting new people and forming new friendships
  • We are NOT about fund-raising activities
Membership

While Probus clubs may be formed/sponsored only by a Rotary Club, past involvement with Rotary is not a prerequisite for Probus membership! In fact, many of our members have previously belonged to other service organisations. Anyone who is retired or semi-retired is eligible to join; the majority of Probus members belong to the Gold Card fraternity.

If you wish to make an enquiry about future membership, please complete the Contact Form below.

20th Aniiversary

20th Anniversary - April 2023 Foundation Members

Our history

On 10 April 2003 our Probus Club was formed at Sunnynook under the auspices of Milford Rotary. The initial 76 founding membership quickly grew to over 100 and today our membership stands at 135.

Our Club turned 20 in 2023 and it was great so see several of our foundation members at this celebration, including our first President, Bev Jones, who did the honours of cutting the 20th Anniversary cake alongside Warwick Smith, 2003 President of Milford Rotary Club.

What we do
Scow trip
Outings

Club outings are organised monthly and may be a trip to a specialist farm, a world class sports venue, a cultural centre, tourist attraction or specialised factory. These are always exceptionally well organised and greatly enjoyed.
Co-ordinator: Randal Lockie

Cheltenham Beach
Walkers and Talkers

The Walkers and Talkers group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month to enjoy a 50 minute leisurely walk, followed by coffee and a chat. 
Details in the monthly newsletter.
Co-ordinators:
Carol and Dick Mogridge

Book swap
Booklovers

A book exchange operates at our monthly meeting. No formalities - donate, take, read and return books as you wish.
Co-ordinator: David Leitch

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

 

Theatre Group

We have seen some wonderful productions over the past year, from local theatre plays to the joyful production of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. 
Co-ordinator:  Gael Bosworth 

Travel Group

The Travel Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Industry speakers present many and varied holiday options, followed by a club member account of trip they have done, often to an intrepid or a 'less visited' location.
Co-ordinator: Brenda Magee

guest speaker
Guest Speakers

There is generally a guest speaker at each of our monthly meetings – their fields of expertise are wide-ranging and their stories informative, uplifting, humorous, thought-provoking, astounding, and entertaining.  
Co-ordinator: Grant Christianson

Want to contact us?

Complete the form below if you have any questions, comments, or would like to enquire about becoming a member. Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate person for response. 

 

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