2012 Outbound Students

All New Zealand Students depart on the same day for their 12 month exchange. One group are destined for South America and have a 3 day stop over in Santiago, Chile. The second group are destined for North America and Europe and enjoy a 3 day stopover in Los Angeles. Then for all it is on to their host country to meet their first host family and commence their exciting Rotary exchange

Auckland Day 2011

Auckland day introduces our inbound and outbound students to many of the civic functions of Auckland city - Morning tea with the mayor, a visit to the central fire station and police headquarters, followed by the Great Auckland Day Challenge. These interesting visits familiarise our students with their city and also engender an awareness of the support services that operate.

Marae Weekend 2011

Our annual Marae weekend was held at Ruapotaka Marae. The Inbound and Outbound students were treated to a Maori cultural experience commencing with a Powhiri and then various cultural activities which included flax weaving, Waiata's, and a Haka. Outbound parents joined the students on the Sunday for a welcome on to the marae and the chance for the students to perform some of their new found maori cultural items. The weekend then concluded with a briefing on travel and insurance matters for outbound students. Our very special thanks to Kaumatua Jim Pene from the Ruapotaka Marae.

2011 Inbound Student Orientation

Welcome to our 2011 Inbound students. Our recently arrived inbound students gathered for the first time to meet each other and for an orientation meeting to outline the districts exchange programme. It was a good opportunity to get to know the other students in the district and also to meet some of our recently returned exchnage students as well as our D9920 2012 outbound exchnage students.

2011 Student Farewell

Our 2011 Inbound Students from the northern hemisphere were presented with their exchange certificates and enjoyed an evening with their host families and counsellors where we heard about their wonderful year in New Zealand and many of the special moments they had on their exchange.

2011 Selection Weekend

Selection Weekend was held at the Kokako Lodge. The applicants for 2012 exchanges were joined by the Inbound Students and returned exchange students. It was another excellent opportunity for young people from New Zealand and Overseas to meet and discover the many things that they have in common. The exchange applicants were briefed on the Youth Exchange Program and provided with information and tips essential for a successful exchange

2011 Challenge Week

Our Inbound Students were part of the team that assisted with this years Challenge Camp. This is a 5 day residential program for physically challenged youth. The week offers many social and educational activities with activities such as climbing and archery combined with motivational speakers and social events. The week was one of the highlights of the exchnage year for the participating students.

D9920 Tahiti Rotary Conference

D9920 Conference was  held in Tahiti and our inbound students opened the formal conference sessions by parading in the flags of their respective countries and then gave a presentation sharing aspects of their exchange with conference delegats. The session was on of the highlights of the weekend. The students were treated to some great hospitality and toured the main island and Moorea during their 1 week stay. The friendly hospitality of local people and Rotarians was a memorable highlight of the week.

2011 Farm Visit

Our inbound students were joined by the 2010 rebounders and spend an activity filled weekend in the picturesque surroundings of the farm of one of our rebound students. Caving and challenging the West Coast surf were two of the highlights together with a spit roast dinner - a most enjoyable weekend!

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2010 Rebound Students

Our 2010 Outbound students arrived back form their exchange in January and caught up with each other for the exchange Debrief meeting. There was much conversation and many stories to be told. The common theme was that it was a great year away with so many new experiences and many friends made from all around the world

South Island Trip 2010

D9920 inbound students joined with students from Rotary District 9910 for the annual South Island Trip which is part of the Inbound Student program

A contingent of students enjoyed the adventure which over 21 days took them around the South Island from Abel Tasman Park, to Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook and Christchurch. There were many exciting activities included Kayaking, Trail Biking, Bungy Jumping, and LOTS of fun.

To apply for an exchange go to the "Forms" page, or for further information contact your local Rotary Club or the Outbound Coordinator via the "Contact Us" page