Category: Craig Foss
Thanks Hawke’s Bay
November 30th, 2011
Fantastic. Hawke’s Bay remains Blue for another three-year political term. We have significantly increased our winning margin in Tukituki over the past three elections, this time winning by more than 9,000. I am absolutely rapt with this result. Thanks ... read more
Targa Rally 2011 ” The Ultimate Road Race”
November 4th, 2011
October 2011 the Targa New Zealand ran from Auckland-Whangarei-Auckland-Taupo-Palmerston North finishing right here in Hawke’s Bay, Havelock North. The weather had beaten the event in Palmerston North but so in The Bay. As expected the sun shone as I ... read more
‘Work Experience’ with Dish Catering
November 4th, 2011
Chris Tremain and I attended one of the biggest nights on the Hawke’s Bay calendar; Hawkes Bay Business Awards. We both donned a new shirt, tie and apron for the occasion! It was great fun getting amongst the crowd pouring wine and passing round ... read more
State Kiwi Swim Safe Programme
November 1st, 2011
As we are heading into summer, it was very appropriate for me to be part of the celebration of the State Kiwi Swim Safe Programme at Frimley School. This programme has been developed to ensure every primary school student has access to quality ‘swim ... read more
Hawke’s Bay A & P Mercedes-Benz Wine Awards
October 25th, 2011
Tuesday night, 18th October 2011 was an exceptional night in the Bay! Hawke’s Bay A & P Mercedes-Benz Wine Awards set the stage for the 2011 A&P Show. I had the privilege to attend this event where wine and dinner was the main focus closely ... read more
2011 Hawke’s Bay A&P Show
October 17th, 2011
Chris Tremain and I will be at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Show: 19 October 2011 – 21 October 2011. With the RWC2011 in full swing our theme at this year will be of course rugby. At every show, year we have a challenge for young and old, from gumboot ... read more
Pet Day at Tikokino School
October 12th, 2011
The school may have a small roll but the enthusiasm for the school is far from small. Pet Day at Tikokino School is a highlight of the school year. Pets, parents, students, teachers all get amongst the day. This year there may not have been the calves but ... read more
NZCCF Pink Ribbon Appeal 14th October
October 12th, 2011
This Friday I will be collecting for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. I will join the ‘Pink Army Volunteer’ and I encourage you to support the appeal as much as you are able. Almost everyone knows a family that has been touched by breast ... read more
‘One Day School’ is a programme for gifted children in Hawke’s Bay.
October 11th, 2011
On Wednesday 21st September, I have the privilege to address a small group of young men that seemed older than the years they presented. The children that are part of the Gifted Education Centre and are given the opportunity to learn at the depth and pace ... read more
Ultra-fast broadband to 100,000 students by 30 June 2012
October 11th, 2011
Local MPs Craig Foss and Chris Tremain are rapt to know that by 30 June 2012 14 Napier and Hastings schools will have faster broadband. The roll out of ultra-fast broadband-enabling fibre to schools is progressing well and 14 local schools will benefit from ... read more
