It is the time of year to reflect on a few "Southern Legends" that have inspired during the year;
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Alan Hubbard. Alan has had a tough year! (Link here) To those that know him he is a man who has done so much good for the Southern community throughout his long life. He is smart and generous and cares about those around him. There are numerous inquiries and a lot of bad press surrounding the demise of South Canterbury Finance but I have every confidence that he will be found to have done nothing of criminal intent. To all the bashers (generally those in Auckland) we don't care what you think. Alan Hubbard is a good man and retains "Southern Legend" status!
Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell. Killed in action in Afghanistan August 2010. (link here) Tim was a Patrol Commander working as part of the New Zealand Army contingent when he was killed by a roadside bomb. Sad as it was, Tim loved his chosen profession and was well regarded by his fellow Burnham based Officers and Infantry soldiers. Tim gets "Southern Legend" status for being prepared to do his bit.
John Key. Whether you vote for him or not you do have to be impressed by the energy and relaxed leadership style of Mr Key. The man has continued to pop up at every event around the country and indeed around the world. He comes across as smart, well briefed and is unflappable even under obvious stress. He has led from the front at Pike river, during the Canterbury quake and has done much to keep our trade and commerce rolling and to establish stronger relationships overseas. He comes across as just an everyday Kiwi but of course he's not. John gets "Southern Legend" status for 2010.
Sergeant Tod Hollebon. I gave Sergeant Hollebon a 'Legend of the Month" award back in October for his part in cracking down of the wave of foreign tourists who feel it is their right to crap their way through our country. (Link here). Sergeant Hollebon, currently of the Te Anau Police made headlines when he caught some Spanish tourists in "phantom nard" mode. Instead of prosecuting them they were given the option of spending an afternoon cleaning up the spoils of their efforts (and others). I loved this concept. Thanks Tod. You get a "Southern Legend" award.
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| Brad kicking heads! |
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| CEO: Peter Whittall |
There are others who have come close to making the list but these few have made a mark on our lives and in my world they impressed me.
Good on ya mate. I'll blow the froth off a couple of Speights over the next few days in your honour!
There is more bad news almost daily with receivers now unable to get data to form an accurate impression of the accounts of one of Mr Hubbard many companies.
ReplyDeleteMany of us are very grateful for the financial assistance and advice Mr Hubbard has provided for so many, over many years. It is a shame that it appears Mr Hubbards success has been his down fall, in that he has got so big it has got beyond him and his systems.
I note the likes of Paul Carruthers, the self appointed leader of the Hubbard supporters in the South Island has much less support these days, but still continues with Rosy Thomas to "thrash what appears is a dead horse".
I hope the investors many who are retired understand that despite the rhetoric of Carruthers and Thomas, along with a handful of others, there is little chance of getting all their money back. Had the authorities not stepped in, the investors may have lost it all. I for one are grateful for what the Govt. have done to assist.
Never trust the views of someone who slags others off while remaining 'anonymous'. Investors will get their money back, Allan has committed no fraud, the government (and in particular Simon Botherway and John McPherson) will hang from their petards over this. Paul Carruthers, Jan McPherson, Rosy Thomas, and the six other new team members of Hubbard's support team have the overwhelming support of the investors - none of whom would be stupid enough to listen to anyone who carries on like 'anonymous'. Paul Carruthers.
ReplyDeleteInteresting that Anonymous and Mr Funnell have similar views..."there is more bad news" and so on.........- both adopt the same negative language -same person? !!Shame that someone could not get over their own schadenfruede and embark on a more proactive and positive approach. Whilst slagging off the achievements and efforts of others might be rewarding if ego's are at risk - it serves no other purpose other than to show only blind acceptance of "events" as a result!!!
ReplyDeleteI thank Paul, Jan, investors and the other very astute professional people that have stepped up to the mark in support of our team!! Anonymous appears to lack the fortitude that ultimately resonates for justice and at the very least fairness......
Rosy Thomas