As a local body politician and a political commentator, it is easy to appear to always have a bee in one’s bonnet. It is also easy to sound permanently negative as you point out projects that need attention, jobs that have been done badly or people like Hone Harawira who is a disgrace to society.
But over the last few days I have once again, had it proven to me, that Hawke’s Bay is a wonderful place to be.
Over the weekend the Hawke’s Bay Vintage Car Club held it’s 50th Jubilee. We had a “noggin and natter night” on Friday night and then Shirl and I went on to the Napier Operatic Show at the Tabbard Theatre – a great night all round.
On the Saturday night the Vintage Car Club had an awards dinner at the Cossie Club – an excellent meal – good music – good company – what else could a man want.
On the Sunday we picked up Charlie Black who at 93 is a legend in Vintage Car circles and drove right up the Taihape Road. The old 1929 Model A went like a dream and we had morning tea at the Russell Homestead – Tunanui. We cruised off around Crownthorpe and came back to Okawa where the Lowry family hosted us at lunch time. A picnic in the magnificent grounds – walking through the rose gardens – life doesn’t get much better than that.
Then last night we attended a ceremony where six prominent locals received special awards from the Mayor of Napier.
When you heard the list of organisations that these people have served and the contribution they have made to our Society – it made you feel very humble.
So no grumbles today – just a confirmation that we are indeed fortunate to live in such a magnificent part of the world.
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