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Hawke's Bay branch celebrates two members reaching 100 years. 26 November 2019

Hawke's Bay branch celebrates two members reaching 100 years.

Recently the Hawke's Bay committee had the pleasure of celebrating with two of our members, George Foulds and Wendy Throp when they attained that wonderful age of 100.

Unveiling of 40th Anniversary Information Post 15 October 2019

Unveiling of 40th Anniversary Information Post

On Sunday 6th October 2019, the Hawke's Bay branch of the NZ Founders Society unveiled an "Information Post" on the Napier waterfront to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Hawke's Bay branch.

Hawke's Bay Branch Spring luncheon 15 October 2019

Hawke's Bay Branch Spring luncheon

East Pier Restaurant at Ahuriri, looking out into Hawke Bay, was an idyllic setting for a spring lunch enjoyed by seventy five members. On arrival members were delighted to receive their new New Zealand Founders Badges.  
Hawke's Bay Founders new members reveal familiar and exceptional facts in their families' histories 24 August 2019

Hawke's Bay Founders new members reveal familiar and exceptional facts in their families' histories

At a recent members’ meeting of Hawke's Bay Founders, an excellent turnout of 74 members learned of the fascinating family histories of five new members.

What was it like for those on the ships if a bit of wind blows away the commemorative board? 22 August 2019

What was it like for those on the ships if a bit of wind blows away the commemorative board?

The commemorative board to the ships Duchess of Argyle and Jane Gifford 1842 arrivals has been blown away in a storm that hit Auckland on 11th August 2019.

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