Category: Hawke’s Bay People
New chief bottle washer at Oslers Bakery
October 30th, 2011
The election is now well into full swing with most political parties holding strong campaign launches over the weekend. Closer to home I launched my own campaign last week here in Bay. I’ve taken on an election challenge to complete “30 Jobs in 30 ... read more
30 Jobs in 30 Days kicks off
October 26th, 2011
Chris Tremain launched his election campaign on Wednesday morning of this week with the challenge to complete 30 jobs in 30 days before the 26th of November general election. The challenge started at HB Seafoods where Chris filleted fish for the morning, on ... 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
Ross Shield – our own World Cup
October 10th, 2011
Another stunning round of games in the RWC has brought New Zealand a step closer to the ultimate prize. While we all want our boys to take the trophy, one can’t help but think what a fantastic tournament it has been with memories that will last a lifetime ... read more
Planting for Living Legends.
October 3rd, 2011
Living Legends is taking the field to the forest during New Zealand’s hosting of Rugby World Cup 2011. I had the pleasure of being part of this event on Saturday 24th September. During September and October 2011 almost 85,000 native trees will be planted ... read more
Dinner @ 5
October 3rd, 2011
I was invited to be a guest at Dinner @ 5, a local group that gathers for friendship and support. I was made to feel very welcome and I enjoyed speaking to young and old alike ... read more
Celebrating International Day of Older Persons
October 3rd, 2011
Today I had the privilege to be part of the Havelock North Age Concern event celebrating International Day of Older Persons. We cut the celebratory cake and then I headed out with the team for our celebration walk around Havelock North. Having children from ... read more
Saturday 1 October is the United Nations International Day of Older Persons (People).
September 27th, 2011
This is an opportunity to raise awareness of older people’s achievements and commitments in our community. I had the privileged of speaking to Jerry Hapuku NZO, a well-known elder in our community. Jerry is a Hawke’s Bay man through and through. Born ... read more
Official opening of SCBU
September 13th, 2011
Minister Tony Ryall officially opened the upgraded Special Care Baby Unit today as part of his recent visit to sunny Hawke’s Bay. We were privileged to share in this Mum’s joy of the safe arrival of her twin boys. Still yet to be named ... read more
Nominations for the 2012 New Zealander of the Year Awards now open
September 6th, 2011
Craig Foss MP for Tukituki and Chris Tremain MP for Napier are encouraging local organizations, community groups and individuals to nominate their inspirational Kiwi’s in the New Zealander of the Year Awards 2012. Craig Foss says “There are ... read more
