Abby Beswick

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Big ideas for HB – Part 2 | BayBuzz

Jan 26, 2025 | baybuzz.co.nz | Abby Beswick

[As published in January/February BayBuzz magazine.]Louise StobartOwner of Birdwoods with husband BruceLift the level of hospitality serviceSeeing people leave Birdwoods feeling better than when they arrived is what fuels Louise Stobart’s drive for what she does. Providing customers with exceptional service is therefore at the heart of her hospitality business, and her big ideas for the future.
HRT crisis | BayBuzz

Oct 2, 2024 | baybuzz.co.nz | Abby Beswick

Hawke’s Bay doctor campaigns for change amid acute shortages. [As published in September/October BayBuzz magazine. In September, responding to pressure, Pharmac finally announced that oestrogel would be funded as of 1 Nov.]Kelly Brown is a 52-year-old mum from Napier. She’s also one of thousands of Kiwi women who uses Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in the form of estrogen patches to cope with the symptoms of menopause.
How can we keep kids in schools?

Jul 10, 2024 | baybuzz.co.nz | Abby Beswick

[As published in July/August BayBuzz magazine.]The level of a child’s school attendance is linked to their achievement, wellbeing and lifelong outcomes. The more often they’re in the classroom, the higher their performance. So why are more and more Hawke’s Bay kids absent from school? Non-attendance is a huge issue for many schools around the country. Short-term illness and medical absences remain the main reasons for non-attendance, according to the Ministry of Education.
From meth to mushrooms

May 21, 2024 | baybuzz.co.nz | Abby Beswick

[As published in May/June BayBuzz magazine.]Meth, crack, crystal, ice, speed, P. Methamphetamine is known by many names but the impact of this insidious drug is always the same: havoc, harm and upheaval for every individual, family and community it touches. The meth problem in New Zealand is significant.
MP Wedd aims to progress women’s reproductive health

Apr 29, 2024 | baybuzz.co.nz | Abby Beswick

New Zealand women’s sexual reproductive health rights and access to care is among the best in the world, but we need to keep progressing to ensure young women don’t face discrimination, says local Tukituki MP, Catherine Wedd. “We are trailblazing and we are world leaders, but there’s always work to do.”Wedd recently attended an international conference on the subject, where she represented New Zealand as the chair of the New Zealand Parliamentarian Population and Development Group (NZPPD).
Hawke’s Bay’s Rare Gems – Part 3 | BayBuzz

Feb 1, 2024 | baybuzz.co.nz | Sahiban Hyde |Andrew Frame |Bonnie Flaws |Abby Beswick

[As published in Jan/Feb BayBuzz magazine.]We’d like you to meet a few uniquely talented people, mostly flying ‘under the radar’, some with quite uncommon skills, all striving to be the best at what they do ‘in their zones’. Offered as sources of inspiration. By Andrew FrameThe sound of leather on willow is a quintessential part of Hawke’s Bay summer as the region’s long hot days are the perfect setting for games of cricket in our region’s many parks.
Hawke’s Bay’s rare gems

Jan 25, 2024 | baybuzz.co.nz | Abby Beswick

We’d like you to meet a few uniquely talented people, mostly flying ‘under the radar’, some with quite uncommon skills, all striving to be the best at what they do ‘in their zones’. Offered as sources of inspiration. We’ll have more next week, and welcome your suggestions for others to include. [As published in Jan/Feb BayBuzz magazine.]A love affair with gliders started early for Kevin Botherway.
True Crime - BayBuzz

Sep 13, 2023 | baybuzz.co.nz | Abby Beswick

[As published in September/October BayBuzz magazine.]Frequent ram raids, violent attacks on business owners, mindless vandalism and smash-and-grab teens wreaking havoc on communities. Based on the headlines, you’d be forgiven for thinking crime has spiraled to shocking new levels. But is this true? How bad is crime in our region really, and what’s the best approach for creating meaningful change?
Who wins and who loses?

Jul 19, 2023 | baybuzz.co.nz | Abby Beswick

[As published in July/August BayBuzz magazine.]Three Hawke’s Bay principals share their viewpoints on what’s working, what’s not, and their vision for our future education system. Ask any teacher about education reforms and it’s likely they’ll shake their head in frustration. And they’re not the only ones.
Hawke’s Bay schools in top 50 ranking

Jun 7, 2023 | baybuzz.co.nz | Abby Beswick