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Hawke's Bay School Literary Competition 20 September 2017

Hawke's Bay School Literary Competition

A pilot essay competition organised by Founders Hawke’s Bay branch vice-president, Kath La Rooy and president, Paddy Bayley, is an attempt to encourage young people to take an interest in their family’s history, especially in relation to settlement in New Zealand. 

Hawke's Bay Founders Winter Lunch 16th July 2017 7 August 2017

Hawke's Bay Founders Winter Lunch 16th July 2017

The Cheval Rooms, in the grounds of Hastings Racecourse, was an ideal setting, on a sunny but cool July day, for 60 of our members attending our winter luncheon.

NZ Founders 78th Annual General Meeting - 17th June 2017 19 July 2017

NZ Founders 78th Annual General Meeting - 17th June 2017

The 78th AGM of the NZ Founders Society was held on 17th June 2017 and was hosted by the Hawke's Bay branch.

21 June 2017

Essay Competition

Hawke's Bay Branch recently held an essay writing competition which we hope will be picked up by branches around the country.

HAWKE'S BAY FOUNDERS ANNUAL “MYSTERY TRIP” 29 May 2017

HAWKE'S BAY FOUNDERS ANNUAL “MYSTERY TRIP”

On a sunny but fresh Autumn Day,  57 members of Hawkes Bay Branch ventured on, what has now become their annual “Mystery Trip”.  Members were amazed at the sea swell and massive waves along the coastline, both on the drive to our lunch stop at the Quality Inn on Marine Parade, Napier, and the journey along the highway north to Bay View.

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