Rotorua residents had the rare opportunity to hear one of the world's most highly achieving women speak in their home town.
An Evening with Helen Clark, presented by Rotary Rotorua Sunrise in association with Spark Business Hub Rotorua, was held last night at the Civic Theatre.
The room was packed with hundreds of locals interested to hear the Development Programme administrator's take on global issues tackled by the United Nations.
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick introduced Miss Clark, saying: "Helen's position in the United Nations has given her the scope to pursue her passion for a better world. I wasn't surprised to see where she ended up."