u3a Rutherford
2026 Course Program

2026 - Course 6: Pot-pourri

Oct 23: Trevor Spittle - “Two months in quarantine, an insight into the Tokyo Olympics and Para Olympics.”

Trevor Spittle MNZM for services to Athletics. Retired member of the Oceanic Athletics Association Council, and Chair of the Competition Commission. He has officiated at five Commonwealth Games some as chief referee, Olympic and Para Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games.   

Oct 30: Ben Northey - “The Life of an International Conductor”

Ben Northey is Chief Conductor at the CSO, Conductor in residence for both Sydney and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras. Professor of Conducting at Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Director of Australian Conducting Academy.

Nov 06: Dallas Welch - “The Remuneration Authority – what it is and how it works”

Dallas Welch is Chair of the Remuneration Authority with 40years experience in the NZ Public Service including the Public Service Commission, Public Enquiry into the EQC and Head of the Secretariat, the Ministry for Women and Statistics NZ. 

Nov 13: No meeting

Nov 20: Major Brendan Wood - “Hato Hone St John: The History and Service to the Community”

Major Brendan Wood KStJ, DSD, ED is the recently appointed Chancellor of Hato Hone St John New Zealand and Chair of the Priory Board ratified by the Governor General and the King. He brings governance, leadership, and extensive healthcare experience, underpinned by a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years in paramedicine, education and military service. 

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