Category: Events in The Bay
“Hawks, you have done it again!”
May 15th, 2012
Saturday night saw a packed crowd watching The Hawks at Pettigrew arena. A well fought game; resulting in a well-deserved win. Go The Hawks! ... read more
Parkinson’s Hawke’s Bay Anniversary Lunch 20 April 2012
May 15th, 2012
Chris and I attended Parkinson’s Hawke’s Bay Anniversary lunch at the Mission 20 April. It was a great fundraiser, great people and great food! Thanks Parkinson’s Hawke’s Bay for all the work you do for our community. ... read more
Food & beverage report highlights real opportunities
May 9th, 2012
Press Release: 2 May 2012 Food & beverage report highlights real opportunities Chris Tremain, MP for Napier and Craig Foss MP for Tukituki, welcome Economic Development Minister’s, Steven Joyce, release of a new report on insights into the food ... read more
Opening of the Flaxmere Age Concern Building
April 19th, 2012
Yesterday,18.4.12, I attended the official opening of the new Flaxmere Age Concern Building. This building has a totally new lease of life, and is shared with others in the community. Brian Mitcherson, one of the longest serving members of Age Concern ... read more
A mixed and busy week
April 5th, 2012
Last week my colleague, Simon Bridges, and his wife Natalie, had their first baby. They had a 7lb boy who they called Emlyn, which is Welsh for William. The local papers made a bit of a song and dance about the birth. It was big news in Tauranga which is ... read more
Up close and personal with Tuatara
April 2nd, 2012
Friday, 30 March 2012, I was part of a local group to welcome 20 Tuatara’s to Cape Sanctuary. What an amazing creature this is. The tuatara is one of NZ’s oldest living relics and I was but a metre away from them. These 20 Tuatara’s ... read more
Blog: HOY
March 21st, 2012
Horse of The year was, once again, a huge success. I spent a lot of time at the show with family and friends.This event has grown into one of, if not the largest and most prestigious annual equestrian events in the Southern Hemisphere. Each Year the ... read more
2012 Hawkes Bay Hospitality Awards
March 9th, 2012
It’s that time of the year again when the search is on for the best of the best the Bay has to offer. Nominations open today for the 2012 event that will see local establishments peer-reviewed and voted for food, beverage and service excellence. 2012 sees ... read more
Young Leaders gather at EIT
March 7th, 2012
Press Release: 1 March 2012 Local MPs Craig Foss and Chris Tremain host their annual Young Leaders Breakfast this year on Friday 2nd March, at EIT’s Scholar’s Restaurant. Craig Foss Tukituki MP said, “This is a celebration of, and a ... read more
Generosity in hour of need
March 7th, 2012
My heart is always warmed by stories such as these. http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/news/11k-raised-for-ill-workmate/1293845/ We are a region, a nation of very generous people. It never ceases to amaze me. All the best Sam. ... read more
