Community Engagement Projects and Events
Please click on the photo of any event to view more details (if available).
Please contact Events@RotaryInvSouth.org.nz for more information.
Upcoming Events
The Allan Sycamore Memorial Spud Growing Competition – 2026 Feb
Each year Rotary Invercargill South holds a competition to see who can grow the most or biggest potatoes using only a single seed potato and tender loving care.
2026 Weigh in on 25th Feb
Oreti Beach Clean Up – 29th March 2026 9am to 12pm meet at the Beach Entrance.
Your welcome to come help us clean up this Southland Iconic beach, There will be a sausage sizzle at the end for all volunteers. All public and Rotarian’s help is welcome. Please contact events@rotaryinvsouth.org.nz
Rotary BBQ @ Mitre 10 Invercargill –
9AM Till 3PM 4th April Easter Saturday
Past Events
Invercargill Cemetery Public Clean-Up Day –
Sunday 23rd Nov 2025 – 11am-3pm
Please click on the photo above to download a copy of the Gravestone Permission form and email the completed copy to Events@RotaryInvSouth.org.nz in order for a gravestone to be cleaned.
Become a part of our volunteer efforts to make a difference and clean up our cemetery. Anyone can join us. However, you will need permission from the family of the gravestone you would like to help clean. Cleaning tools, buckets and cleaning products will be provided. Please contact events@rotaryinvsouth.org.nz for more information.
Family event – Halloween at the park – Brought to you by the rotary clubs of Invercargill. Friday 31st October 6pm @ The Stumpery in Queens Park
Salmon Fundraiser 2025
Please click on the photo above to download a copy of the fundraiser form. Then, to place an order, email the completed copy to
Secretary@RotaryInvSouth.org.nz
Cans for a Cause 2025
We are looking forward to being involved in this collaborative national project that benefits foodbanks locally!!
Drop off points are as follows:
New World – Elles Road
New World – Windsor
Woolworths – Tay Street
Woolworths – North Road
Pak N Sav – Tay Street
Super Value – Yarrow Street
Windsor Wines – 8 Windsor Street
East End Liquor – Cnr Tay and Bamborough Streets
BP North Road Service Station – North Road
Southland Girls High School – Tweed Street
Fonterra – Edendale
Liquorland South City – Cnr Tweed and Elles Road
Super Liquor – 406 Elles Road
Super Liquor Collingwood – 252 Dee Street
Liquorland Centrepoint – 252 Dee Street
ICL – Invercargill Mall
For more information please contact
Secretary@RotaryInvSouth.org.nz
Rotary BBQ at Mitre 10
Invercargill Cemetery Public Clean-Up Day – 12th April 2025
Please click on the photo above to download a copy of the Gravestone Permission form and email the completed copy to Events@RotaryInvSouth.org.nz in order for a gravestone to be cleaned.
Become a part of our volunteer efforts to make a difference and clean up our cemetery. Anyone can join us. However, you will need permission from the family of the gravestone you would like to help clean. Cleaning tools, buckets and cleaning products will be provided. Please contact events@rotaryinvsouth.org.nz for more information.
Salmon Fundraiser 2025
Please click on the photo above to download a copy of the fundraiser form. Then, to place an order, email the completed copy to
Secretary@RotaryInvSouth.org.nz
The Allan Sycamore Memorial Spud Growing Competition
Each year Rotary Invercargill South holds a competition to see who can grow the most or biggest potatoes using only a single seed potato and tender loving care. Sown during Labour Weekend, they get ‘weighed in’ in March under strict supervision.
2025 Weigh in on 5th March
Oreti Beach Clean Up – 16 Mar 2025 – 9AM
Your welcome to come help us clean up this Southland Iconic beach, There will be a sausage sizzle at the end for all volunteers. All public and Rotarian’s help is welcome. Please contact events@rotaryinvsouth.org.nz
Bluff Bike Challenge – Date 15 Feb 2025
Fundraiser for Southland Hospital Children’s Ward, a fun day out with a barbeque at the Bluff finish line.
Progressive Dinner – Date 22nd March 2025
A fun way to eat dinner and meet with fellow Rotarians.
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