District 202M
Lower North Island East Coast
Lions District 202M welcomes you to our district webpage
The Lion Clubs of our district (the Mighty M) stretch from the East Cape down the East Coast to Wellington, then head north as far as Levin along the Kapiti Coast. We have always been strong Lion Club supporters in this District with Masterton Host Waipoua being the third Lions Club to be formed in New Zealand (Nov 1957) and many Clubs now celebrating their 50th or more anniversary.
Over the years, we have had a positive impact on all of our communities completing a wide range of service projects. That remains our core driver but we are reviewing the services we deliver in our local community now to ensure that they are still relevant and needed. This will help make our work of even more interest to residents who perhaps had never considered Lions before.
We need more help to meet the increasing calls for help from our communities.
Our Clubs have been fairly traditional with meetings and working bees – this is transforming with increasing use of technology and social media that allow for our New Zealand society now working 24 hrs per day x 7 days per week all year.
Lions Club members do NOT have to attend all meetings, the focus is on ‘being there’ to assist our project and service work. This ranges from energetic tasks such as firewood for welfare cases in our communities, through to selling raffle tickets so everyone will find a role in their local Lions Club they can complete within their skill comfort zone and the time they have available.
Our Clubs are a cosmopolitan mix of ages, gender and interests with many Clubs willing to start new groups with a specific interest as a Club Branch. This allows the ‘new Lions’ to have a specific interest or project in mind while still receiving the experienced advice from local Lions and the liability protection of the excellent Lions Clubs International indemnity scheme.
Contact us if you have any questions or would like to see more of what we do.
202M Meeting Dates (to be advised)
District Governor - Debbie Beuth
Theme:- Reignite Your Lions Spark
District Governor Leon Debbie Bleuth
I am very proud and excited to serve the incoming 2026/2027 Lions year. A dedicated member of the Gisborne Host Lions Club on the East Coast of the North Island, I have served within the club for 10 years, taking on many roles both at club level and on cabinet.
Looking after communities has always been close to my heart and has been a strong value shared with my family. Over the years, along with my family we have supported foster children, provided respite care for families, and welcomed children into our home. With our door and hearts always open to those in need, we have never turned anyone away. Becoming a Lion simply extended my reach and grew my wider family of service.
While looking forward to working alongside my fellow Lions throughout the district. Together, I believe we will continue to serve our communities in the best way they know how, while also supporting the personal growth of the district, its clubs, and its members.
During the year ahead, I will be taking the opportunity to work alongside as many members as I can. I am only a phone call away and will do her utmost to be where she is needed. There will be many opportunities for training, whether at club level, through officer training, personal development, the portal, or face-to-face sessions.
I warmly encourage individual members across the district to come along where they can and take part in the many amazing experiences available, including forums and training days. Throughout the year, I am dedicated to being there with members, sharing in the journey, and supporting them whenever needed. I am looking forward to the year ahead, the experiences they will share, and the opportunity to serve together.
Yours in Service
Debbie Beuth
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