Category: Hawke's Bay People
MP urges rugby fans to support the Magpies
July 21st, 2010
Magpies Fluffy Dice Craig Foss supports the Magpies by proudly hanging a ‘Magpies fluffy dice’ in his Ute. Local MP Craig Foss says “Our Hawke’s Bay Magpies are a great team and I show my support whenever I can. I have bought a pair of Magpies ... read more
A good day at the office…
June 27th, 2010
I really enjoy my monthly trips to Wairoa and Mahia. It’s a chance to leave the hurly burly of Parliament behind and to get back to the real world. It’s great to talk to people who are working hard to get ahead in life, who are aspirational for ... read more
Changes at Cranford
May 16th, 2010
National MP’s, Craig Foss and Chris Tremain, are doing all they can to ensure that the issues currently surrounding Cranford Hospice are quickly resolved. ‘There are many changes happening at Cranford,’ said Mr. Foss, ‘and these are causing enormous ... read more
Local MP helps in bus shelter construction
May 12th, 2010
On Thursday 11th May Craig Foss continues to take part in experiencing local jobs done by local people. “I am going to be part of the construction of a new bus shelter that Total Span Hastings are building through the Totalspan Undercover Kids Bus Shelter ... read more
It’s just not worth it!
April 30th, 2010
Last Sunday was the 18th anniversary of my fathers death. He was one of our Magpie rugby heroes from the famous 1960’s Shield era. He was and is still considered one of New Zealand’s greatest flankers. With 136 first class tries to his name (winger BG ... read more
New Cycle Trail for Hawke’s Bay gets feasibility nod
February 11th, 2010
Local MP’s Chris Tremain and Craig Foss are delighted that the Hawke’s Bay Cycle Trail, ‘Heretaunga Ararua: Land of a Hundred Pathways’ has been accepted as one of 13 to go on to the feasibility stage. ‘We are absolutely thrilled that our cycle ... read more
Christmas at the Beach
December 26th, 2009
We had a fantastic Christmas. By the beach in stunning Hawke’s Bay, fantastic weather, family and friends. Father Christmas did well choosing for our girls. He also ate all the cake and drank the milk we left out for him. Rudolph demolished the carrot ... read more
Ruakituri Valley – a long way from the Beehive!
September 17th, 2009
Chris visiting his Wairoa constituents……. A recent visit to Wairoa took me from Te Reinga Falls through the famous Ruakituri valley to the Ohuka valley and up to Tuai and home. Wow what a stunner of a drive!! Northern Hawkes Bay really has some ... read more
Sports Park to host Secondary School Champs.
September 17th, 2009
The Sports Park has been confirmed as the venue for the December 2010 New Zealand Secondary School Athletics Championships. “We’ve just received confirmation from the Sports Council of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Association and we’re ... read more
Random Acts of Kindness Day
August 31st, 2009
Random Acts of Kindness Day, Tuesday the 1st of September, started 5 years. This year Craig Foss has embraced the idea. As he heads out for a morning walk in the CBD of Hastings (and until the home baking runs out) Craig is offering a piece of home baking ... read more
