Upper South Island & West Coast

Lions District 202E welcomes you to our district webpage

District 202E covers 48% of the geographical area of the top of the South Island.  From the sandy beaches of Golden Bay, across the fertile Waimea Plains and over the Richmond Ranges to the port of Picton and the vast vineyards of Marlborough, the District extends down the East Coast via the coastal tourist town of Kaikoura and rural North Canterbury to the garden city of Christchurch and the Canterbury hinterland as far south as the Rakaia River.  On the West Coast the District extends down through Greymouth, Hokitika and the unique rainforests to Haast in South Westland.

Our District’s clubs are autonomous with their size and composition being wide ranging and diverse.  The majority are now mixed clubs with each club having an individual identity reflecting the type of community in which it is located -  rural areas, regional towns or the spreading suburban areas of Christchurch city.

As well as our key global causes of Hunger, Vision, Environment, Childhood Cancer and Diabetes, our clubs have a proud history of working on projects and providing service that supports their community’s unique needs.   Lions Clubs are well respected with many clubs working in partnership with their local governing bodies and other voluntary groups and charities.

District 202E is excited to have initiated the formation of the New Zealand Motorhoming Lions Club.   We warmly welcome people who enjoy the motorhoming lifestyle and who would also like to join Lions.   You too can help make a positive difference to the environments and towns you visit by joining in with projects in that area or completing your own service in causes you are passionate about.    The reputation of the organisation of Lions opens many doorways for you. Contact the District Governor for more information.

We extend a warm welcome to like-minded people who wish to join us and help make a positive difference to the lives of others in our communities as together in Lionism WE SERVE.

2025-2026 Lions Year
District Goveronor Bernie Walls DG 202E
My theme for this year is “We Volunteer, We Serve, We make a Difference in our Communities…….TOGETHER”

I was born and raised in Christchurch and attended St Bede’s College. The youngest of four siblings, I have one sister and two brothers.   
My working life started with the New Zealand Post Office for 12 years before it got carved up into Post, Banking and Telecommunications companies, owned by the Government as SOE’s. I joined the Banking Organisation which later become owned by ANZ Bank. After twenty years I left and became Self Employed, selling Financial Products. Currently I run a small Garden Maintenance Company and intend to gradually retire; although that may never happen, as I enjoy what I do.                                          

I am married to my wonderful wife, Julie, and have twin Daughters, Ella and Anna, aged 25y.                                                             
I was introduced to Lions 15 years ago and have held various roles: Club Treasurer, President for two years, Zone Chair, Global Service Coordinator, Second Vice District Governor, First Vice District Governor, Now District Governor

Bernie Walls

2025-26

District Governor

Bernie Walls
T: 021 958 122
E: 202e.dg(at)lionsclubs.org.nz
Club: Rangiora

Cabinet Secretary

Ian Cameron
T: (03) 574 2558 | 021 059 8713
E: 202e.secretary(at)lionsclubs.org.nz
Club: Havelock

Cabinet Treasurer

Ian Lennie (Beverley)
T: 027 271 7451
E: 202e.treasurer(at)lionsclubs.org.nz
Club: Woodend Pegasus