Kiri, and Kevin Swannell, with some of their children, Stephanie, 17, and twins Zedekiah and Rachel, 7. The Swannell family run a soup kitchen for the needy in Napier. Three Hawke's Bay contenders are finalists in this year's Pride of New Zealand. Photo/File
Kiri, and Kevin Swannell, with some of their children, Stephanie, 17, and twins Zedekiah and Rachel, 7. The Swannell family run a soup kitchen for the needy in Napier. Three Hawke's Bay contenders are finalists in this year's Pride of New Zealand. Photo/File
Three Hawke's Bay people have been named finalists in the inaugural Pride of New Zealand awards.
The awards were created to recognise the efforts of everyday Kiwis who make a difference in their communities.
The awards are a joint venture with The Hits radio station and TSB Bank; supported bythe New Zealand Herald and APN regional newspapers.
The six categories recognise bravery and heroism, community spirit, lifetime achievement, emergency services, top fundraisers and those making a difference for the environment.
Bay residents to make the final list are Wade Kelly (Hastings), finalist in the bravery and heroism category, the Swannell family (Napier), in community spirit, and Hai Tong Too (Napier), finalist in the lifetime achievement category.
In total, 82 people from throughout the North Island and South Island are finalists. Winners in their categories will be named at functions in the first week of August and go on to the national final on September 10.
