Sign In / RegisterLocal Folk – Maureen Young
Thu, 1 Feb 2007
At the end of last year, plant enthusiast Maureen Young of Warkworth received an individual award from the NZ Plant Conservation Network, recognising her outstanding...
/Local FolkLocal Folk – Dr Raymond Bradley – Philosopher
Wed, 1 Nov 2006
The white sands of Omaha may seem like a strange place for a World Masters Champion skier to retire to, but that’s been the choice...
/Local FolkLocal Folk – Heugh Kelly – Environmental Defender
Sun, 1 Oct 2006
The Te Rere Hau Wind Farm, at Manawatu, was officially opened by Prime Minister Helen Clark last month. When completed, it will have 97 turbines...
/Local FolkLocal Folk – Reuben Zylstra – Skipper
Fri, 1 Sep 2006
The first impression of Reuben Zylstra is of a young man in a hurry. Although “officially” he finished his schooling at 16, he admits that...
/Local FolkLocal Folk – Helen Phibbs – Philanthropist
Tue, 1 Aug 2006
It would be hard to overstate the debt of gratitude Warkworth owes to the late Henry Phibbs and his wife Helen, now aged 92. Thanks...
/Local FolkLocal Folk – Grattan Guinness – Businessman
Sat, 1 Jul 2006
From the mud and sawdust of the old Leigh Sawmill, the Guinness family has built a business with an international reputation for hospitality, entertainment and...
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