Rotary's 100 years in New Zealand and 85 years in the Pacific are characterised by a remarkable record of endeavour and service. Since the first New Zealand Rotary clubs were founded in Auckland and Wellington, Rotarians have been people of action - enriching and enhancing communities through their commitment to serving others.This richly illustrated and lively history shares the story of Rotary's prolific first century in New Zealand and the Pacific, and looks towards the future and a continuing drive to bring about lasting change. An expansive and engaging read, 'Mana Tangata: People of Action' shines a light on an iconic but perhaps overlooked champion of service above self.
Author Biography
Dr Stephen Clarke is a history graduate of the University of Otago and the University of New South Wales with a longstanding interest in the social history of Aotearoa New Zealand. After two years as Historian with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, he joined the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association in 2001. As chief executive he led the strategic transformation and rebrand of the RSA between 2008 and 2013, and later wrote 'After the War: The RSA in New Zealand'. He is an independent historian and founding director of Making History Ltd.
