2023 Sir James Wattie Scholar Announced
Descendants of Sir James Wattie joined Ryman Healthcare and the Eastern Institute of Technology’s (EIT) School of Business in congratulating this year’s winner of the Scholarship set up in their grandfather’s name at a wonderful event last Wednesday.
EIT student of business Ethan Wynne was announced the winner of the $15,000 scholarship by Ryman’s New Zealand CEO, Cheyne Chalmers, with the award being set up by the company in honour of the legendary Hawke’s Bay entrepreneur Sir James Wattie.
Also in attendance at the Havelock North Function Centre was Ethan’s partner and family, Her Worship the Mayor of Hastings, Sandra Hazlehurst, last year’s scholarship recipient Jessie Hawkes-Pearce plus residents and team members from Ryman’s James Wattie Retirement Village.
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Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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33.1% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.7% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
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