Category: Craig Foss
HB Trails Launch Event 25.2.12
February 27th, 2012
What a turn out for the HB Trails Launch Event 25.2.12.! The world-class Hawke’s Bay Trails celebrated its official opening this weekend, a major milestone for what is fast becoming a major tourist attraction for our region. The 187-kilometre cycling ... read more
1st in the Country!
February 24th, 2012
Go the Bay! The first Targeted Assistance Package has been rolled out right here in the Bay. This morning, 24.2.12, I had the privilege to meet Betty McCormack, whose home has just had the Digital Switch Over team complete NZ’s first installation ... read more
HB Plunket Young Parents Team Office Opened
February 24th, 2012
Today, 23.2.12, I official cut the ribbon to the new HB Plunket Young Parents Team Office. Young parents and their families are an important client group for Plunket and it is vital that they receive the support that is essential for better health ... read more
100 years for Waipukurau Volunteer Fire Brigade
February 15th, 2012
Congratulations go out to the Waipukurau Volunteer Fire Brigade. A century of fire fighting in Waipukurau was celebrated on Saturday 11.2.12. Waipukurau was a live with a parade showcasing 27 vehicles, from a 1919 Model T through to the current command ... read more
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
