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Local Folk – Warren Agnew
Stoats, rats and other pests make a serious mistake when they cross the path of Scotts Landing resident Warren Agnew. He has been on the...
Local Folk – Brian Dawson
For five generations, the Dawson family has lived in Snells Beach and their name has become synonymous with the history of the area. Brian Dawson,...
Local Folk – Wilf Wech
In one lifetime, Wilf Wech has seen the area where he spent his childhood change from a remote farming community, accessed by poorly formed dirt...
Local Folk – Bill Hohepa – Fisherman
He may be the epitome of a man’s man but get Bill Hohepa talking about how he met his wife Linda and the big man...
Local Folk – Maureen Young
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 Folk – Dr Raymond Bradley – Philosopher
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 Folk – Heugh Kelly – Environmental Defender
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 Folk – Reuben Zylstra – Skipper
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 Folk – Helen Phibbs – Philanthropist
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 Folk – Grattan Guinness – Businessman
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...
