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The spirit of civic goodwill u by Andy Bryenton
Four outstanding contributors to the social fabric of Kaipara were honoured last week with special awards from the mayor and council, and with the appreciation of their fellow citizens.
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“This is one of the most enjoyable functions that I officiate in my role as mayor,” said Craig Jepson, who presented the five citizens’ awards. “One thing all of these people have in common is that they are modest people, who often understate what they do for us all. They sacrifice a lot for the good of their communities. The way to make things happen is so often due to people like this, who get stuff done. Their motivation to grow their communities gathers others around them.” Jan Beatty of Tangiteroria was the first award winner. Nominators said of her that she is a tireless community p Jan Beatty, Ken Rayward, mayor Craig Jepson, Rosemary Hill (accepting the award for her daughter Roxanne Kelly) and Dania Wood facilitator, who has been to amost known for decades as the person in town to stop near-shore sand mining,The committee chair councillor Eryn versatile tip trailer range to talk to to get things done. great outcome.” Wilson-Collins. “I couldn’t have achieved it without the “I have been blessed with so many good Dania Wood won the final citizens’ support of everyone in the district,” said friends and so many good associations award, for an inspirational track record 2-piece Jan, receiving her certificate and a kauri being part of the Mangawhai community,” in sports leadership. removable sides seedling, symbolic of future growth and said Ken. “Sometimes she needs her own (TX110, TX114) strength. “Thanks to all of you.” Roxanne Kelly was unable to be present personal assistant, she’s so busy,” said Dual swing Ken Rayward of Mangawhai was next to receive her award, nominator Lani Leiataua. “This woman tailgateas she was in Fiji, to take the podium, and once again his coordinating a Greenways Trust holiday dedicates so much of her life to our kids, Longer lasting nominators for the citizens’ award were trip for people, who might otherwise never it’s a real blessing.” 6mm steel generous in their praise. be able to enjoy such an experience. Her The additional$special mayoral +GST award 3,190 “He’s involved in pretty much mum, Rosemary Hill,Folding was proud to accept went to Ken Rayward, with Craig Jepson (TX110, Twist resistant TX114) and everything,” said Ian Baker. “Not only her award. further praising his leadership in ecology, structure removable the Mangawhai Activity Zone, but he “She truly has aheadboard passion(TX108) for people civics, recreation and the continued also motivated the whole community — she’s a diamond,” said awards success of the MAZ. ¢
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