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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.
Commemoration of First Ships to Taranaki 26 August 2015

Commemoration of First Ships to Taranaki

A ceremony to unveil a plaque commentating the arrival of the first 6 ships to Taranaki was held on 6th August 2015.

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.
Masterton Pioneer Cemetery Plaque Replaced 21 July 2015

Masterton Pioneer Cemetery Plaque Replaced

A memorial stone and bronze plaque in the Masterton Pioneer Cemetery was originally unveiled in November 1974, a donation from the Wairarapa Branch of the NZ Founders Society, by Lena Iorns, a direct descendent of Joseph Masters. The memorial was damaged in 2011 as part of the Council's rejuvenation plan for the QEII Park. A reinstatement ceremony was held on 17 April 2015.

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