Rongotea Lions Club

Rongotea Lions Waitangi Day 2025 Gala

The very popular annual Rongotea Lions Club Waitangi Day Gala is on again in 2025.

More details are available here.

Registration information for stall holders is available here


Hamilton Henson Award (2024-25)

Educational Scholarship Opportunity

The Rongotea and Districts Lions Club proudly announces the Hamilton Henson Award for the 2024-25 academic year. This prestigious scholarship offers financial support of up to $2,500 to promising students from the Central Districts region who are pursuing further education after secondary school.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be from the Central Districts region
  • Planning to enroll in an NZQA-approved course at any New Zealand institution
  • Can be studying either full-time or part-time (preference given to full-time students)
  • Open to various educational paths, including:
    • University studies
    • Polytechnic courses
    • Trade apprenticeships
    • Industry Training Organisation programs

Award Details

  • Scholarship value: Up to $2,500
  • Payment administered by: Rongotea and District Lions Club
  • Purpose: To encourage and support young people in pursuing further education after completing secondary school

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Friday, January 24th, 2025

To obtain an application form, please contact:

Phil Lightbourne
Convener of Awards Committee
Rongotea and District Lions Club
Email: philandellise@xtra.co.nz


2024 Car Show

Thanks to everyone that supported our 2024 car show.

Every year, Arohanui Hospice extends compassionate care to over 1,100 patients facing life-limiting conditions across our region.

The money raised at the car show goes directly to Arohanui Hospice to help them provide invaluable support to patients’ families and loved ones during these challenging times.

See more photos in our gallery.


Rongotea Lions Honored for 18 Years of Christmas Cheer

In recognition of their outstanding contributions, the Rongotea and Districts Lions Club has been honored with the Lions’ national “Kindness Matters Service Award” and has secured the top Club Service Award for the 2023/24 term. Read more here.

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