My Account
Life is turning full circle for former Rodney Mayor and Auckland Councillor Penny Webster.
Penny has been appointed the new secretary of the Warkworth A&P Lifestyle Show following the retirement of Marjorie Blythen, who has been associated with the show for the past 40 years.
Although Penny was originally a teacher, she and husband Malcolm were sharemilkers at Maungaturoto and Titoki for many years, before buying a beef and sheep property at Hoteo on the Kaipara Harbour. She is also a former president of Auckland Federated Farmers.
“I feel privileged to be taking over from Marjorie who has been doing this for so long,” Penny says.
“I am going to get my feet under the table before I think of making any changes, but this will be an opportunity to think about perhaps doing things differently if we need to.”
Penny says the role appealed to her because it kept her involved with the community.
Marjorie admits that it may seem “a little” weird not to be rushing around on A&P business throughout December and January, but she is looking forward to having more time to spend with her family.
“I’ve still got plenty on my plate to keep me busy,” she says. “I’m very involved with the Warkworth Wellsford Hospice and the National Party, not to mention the farm and family. It will be nice to have some spare hours to give to other activities.”
However, Marjorie will be the cattle steward at the next show and will still be available to help out when needed.
