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Who makes a difference in Hawke’s Bay?
Top 100 Buzzmakers
By Tom Belford
Consider this edition of BayBuzz Digest a
social experiment.
BayBuzz has attempted to identify one
hundred individuals in Hawke’s Bay who make
an uncommon impact on the well-being of the
region.
1ST 15 INFLUENCER — 2009
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How can one make an uncommon impact?
By excelling in some field of endeavor. By
influencing In 2009, the direction BayBuzz of identified local government one hundred individuals broad swath in of sectors and networks in the Special thanks to Elizabeth Sisson for helping
on a regular basis. By leading and motivating community – who were asked to “nominate”
Hawke’s Bay who made an uncommon impact on the Not bad, at 85, being named compile an Influencer! Buzzmaker Here’s backgrounds.
others to become involved in community candidates for the list, only three did not
activities. well-being By financially, of the or region. by outstanding How can one make respond. an uncommon
service, impact, supporting BayBuzz community Digest editor Tom Belford opportunity asked? to call attention to individuals
The rest were what pleased was to written have an at the time:
personal
causes “By and excelling human needs. in some By championing field of endeavour. By they influencing believe deserve recognition. Pat Magill. Some Founder wrote of Napier Pilot City Trust, based
environment. By modeling important values amazing testimonials, full of detail, about
the direction of local government on a regular basis. By on the premise that Napier as a city is the ideal size
and behaviours to others in the community. people they admire. Remarks like:
BUZZMAKERS
By significantly leading and driving motivating the region’s others economic, to become involved in to be a model for social experimentation. Influenced
“Loved, admired and respected by his students”
social or community cultural development.
activities. By financially, or by outstanding central government and Napier City policy
First
on social
Fifteen
personal service, supporting community “A causes modest, and unassuming services man who in makes the late a
The point of this exercise is to celebrate
80s & early 90s, and at age 85 is
human needs. By championing our environment.
difference.”
Kevin Atkinson
such contributors to the community. To give
By still going strong. Sponsor of the Robson Collection
Morry Black
recognition modeling and show important appreciation, values and to cheer behaviours “She to others is just an in amazing person.” Justice Issues at Napier Library and he’s the nemesis
and of with the the Sensible humility Sentencing Trust.
John Bostock
them on
the
to
community.
do even more,
By significantly
and to encourage
driving the “She region’s is strong, economic,
social or cultural development.” that often accompanies About truly great Pat leaders. Magill:
Rodney Green
but quiet
other people to make similar contributions.
Murray Douglas
In making our selections, we have tried to
“This is one amazing man. “Pat I has am in made awe of a him.” significant difference to Claire Napier Hague in
emphasize today and tomorrow over yesterday.
championing biculturalism, supporting the underdog,
But some individuals have made such a major The reality is, people have these positive
Douglas Lloyd Jenkins
mark on the community over time that they impressions and feelings showing … why us not the express ‘little people’ who work out Pat of McGill the
are included Above: as An well. 83 year Similarly, old influencer since this — that’s list pretty them? cool.
limelight, and thus helping weave the many John threads Newland
in our community together.”
is about Hawke’s Bay, we have emphasized
Altogether, almost two hundred individuals
individuals whose major focus is here in
were nominated, covering all sorts of sectors,
the region, as opposed to bigger ponds…
interests and activities. I take full responsibility
although clearly the Bay is well-endowed with
Awards, travel, parties – fun, fun, fun! for sifting this splendid pool down to the
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individuals who carry significant influence in
the nation and even internationally.
It’s a terrible idea that only a crass American
would think of.
Fair enough … such concerns are legitimately
felt and deserve being weighed. Each reader
can come to his or her own judgment.
However, in support, this project has been
greeted almost universally with enthusiasm.
Of the twenty-five people – representing a
finalists, as well as for further selecting a “First
Fifteen” list (with Reserves).
any challenge we face here in the Bay, this
is the team 2009 I’d want on the case. This is a
group with a wide range of skills, experienc
and BUZZMAKERS
perspectives. If these fifteen strong
personalities all agreed on a strategy or
solution, you can bet that it would be deep
and FIRST comprehensively FIFTEEN examined, prudent in
business terms, future proof, tasteful, cultu
sensitive, Kevin just, environmentally Atkinson sound, and
the broad Morry public Black interest.
Hmmm … John maybe Bostock we should elect them
Councillors! Murray Douglas
So, meet Rodney the Top Buzzmakers Green inside. Come
with your Claire own First Hague Fifteen. No doubt you
disagree with some of the selections. I mys
Douglas Lloyd Jenkins
disagree, strongly, on certain issues with so
of these individuals.
Pat Magill
But, by and large, I ho
you will agree John Newland with our nominators that th
is a group Graeme of Hawke’s Norton Bay’s finest citizens a
contributors, David deserving Renouf of our recognition
Actually, as Jim I mentioned, Scotland so far there are on
90 Top Buzzmakers. Neville Smith The final ten are up to
you.
Claire Vogtherr
If there’s Alayne someone Watene not on the list who
you believe should be, let me know. Send
your nominee(s), with a few sentences of
background, to nominee@baybuzz.co.nz. O
mail your recommendation to BayBuzz,
PO Box 8322, Havelock North 4157 (you
can use the form on page 7). And in our ne
BayBuzz Digest (February), we will annou
the final ten selected and top off the 100
Buzzmakers of Hawke’s Bay.
More importantly, if there’s someone not o
the list who you believe should be, let them
know. Your recognition will mean heaps to
them and help keep their fire burning.
Graeme Norton
David Renouf
Jim Scotland
Neville Smith
Claire Vogtherr
Alayne Watene