And the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero is...
A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.
The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.
The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a local called Margaret and the nomination reads:
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'
Such a deserving business and team, well done Mary and Sam. And thank you to all those who voted!
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.3% Inside!
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23.7% On top!
FOXTON WAR MEMORIAL HALL
I would like it known that this is on tomorrow. Also, that the Committee has had changes to the Officers on it.
From FWMHSI via email
Kia ora koutou,
Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting of the Foxton War Memorial Hall Society Incorporated will be held:
Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Time: 6pm
Location: Foxton War Memorial Hall
Purpose:
To consider and adopt an updated Constitution in line with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
A copy of the proposed Constitution is linked for your review.
This meeting was publicly notified on 18 March 2026.
Ngā mihi,
FWMHS Management Committee
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