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Echoes of yesteryear at historic Hawke’s Bay home, Oruawharo 23 February 2016

Echoes of yesteryear at historic Hawke’s Bay home, Oruawharo

When we hear the term ‘tucked away,’ it often suggests something in a special place as perhaps with a ‘secret garden.’

Hawkes Bay Branch Mystery Coach Tour 19 October 2015

Hawkes Bay Branch Mystery Coach Tour

Mystery tour proves a winner for history group

A recent mystery coach trip by Hawke’s Bay Founders opened their eyes to the attractive scenery and welcoming farm environs that exist on our region’s doorstep.

High accolade for Founders leader 9 September 2015

High accolade for Founders leader

At a recent meeting of Founders, Hawkes Bay Branch, Mrs Nanette Roberts was presented with an Honorary Life Membership of the New Zealand Founders Society in recognition of her outstanding services to the local branch and nationally.
It’s Show time  ̶  looking back at the A&P Society 8 August 2015

It’s Show time ̶ looking back at the A&P Society

An attentive and appreciative audience of some 80 members of the Hawke’s Bay Founders recently heard how the Hawkes Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society developed the A&P Show from its earliest beginnings to the present day.
Hawke's Bay Branch President Retires 8 May 2015

Hawke's Bay Branch President Retires

At the Hawke's Bay Founders AGM in March, long standing President, Nanette Roberts, stood down after 19 years in the position. Nanette has done an amazing job at President. She thrived on the companionship she found within Founders, and was very dedicated to making every outing or meeting memorable for our members.


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