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Kiwi charities join forces for Red Socks Day
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:03 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Keeping thousands of small feet warm this winter, with Sir Peter Blake’s lucky red socks, is the dream of two high-profile New Zealand charities that are joining forces for this year’s Red Socks Day. More >>
Kiwi sporting legend to carry on Sir Peter Blake’s legacy
Friday, 5 April 2013, 12:33 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Kiwi sporting legend and Olympic gold medalist, Hamish Carter, has taken up an important role with the Sir Peter Blake Trust and is looking forward to following in the footsteps of one of New Zealand’s greatest leaders and marine environmentalists. As GM Corporate ... More >>
Calling NZ’s Future Prime Ministers And Community Leaders
Monday, 4 February 2013, 11:44 am | Sir Peter Blake Trust
The Sir Peter Blake Trust, in association with Westpac, has opened nominations online for the 2013 Sir Peter Blake Young Leader Awards. More >>
Young adventurers conquer North Island and move south
Monday, 17 December 2012, 10:13 am | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Shaya Laughlin (17) from Cairns, Australia and Jeremy Basset (19) from Geneva, Switzerland have seen more of the North Island than many Kiwis – 1127km of it to be exact. More >>
Two young adventurers to cycle length of NZ
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 11:34 am | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Two young adventurers to cycle length of NZ in support of The Sir Peter Blake Trust WHAT: Two young adventurers cycling length of New Zealand and raising funds for The Sir Peter Blake Trust WHEN: 28 November 2012 – 13 January 2013 WHERE: Cape Reinga ... More >>
Discoverer of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch visits NZ
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 3:45 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
World renowned oceanographer Captain Charles Moore in New Zealand to talk about the dangers of plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean More >>
30 Young Blake explorers return from Kermadecs
Sunday, 19 August 2012, 7:20 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Thirty teenage explorers on the first Young Blake Expedition to New Zealand’s remote Kermadec Islands returned to Auckland shores this morning aboard the Navy ship HMNZS Canterbury. More >>
30 Young Blake explorers set off on historic journey
Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 2:26 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
NEWS RELEASE 8 August 2012 30 Young Blake explorers set off on historic journey The first Young Blake Expedition – to New Zealand’s remote Kermadec Islands –weighed anchor this morning, with 30 outstanding teenage explorers aboard HMNZS Canterbury ... More >>
Crew named for expedition to the Kermadecs
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 3:45 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
NEWS RELEASE 25 July 2012 Crew named for expedition to the Kermadecs The Sir Peter Blake Trust today announced the 26 crew members who will join the inaugural Young Blake Expedition to the Kermadec Islands. The crew represents a cross-section of ... More >>
Sir Peter Blake Trust seeks emerging leaders
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 11:36 am | Sir Peter Blake Trust
There are leaders and there are dreamers. Leaders make things happen. Dreamers have a vision. The truly special people do both. The Sir Peter Blake Trust once again is searching to recognise individuals who have Dared to Dream as part of the country’s ... More >>
Kermadec Expedition a fitting tribute to Sir Peter Blake
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 10:31 am | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Kermadec Expedition a fitting tribute to Sir Peter Blake The announcement of ‘The Young Blake Expedition’ voyage to New Zealand’s remote northern Kermadec Islands on HMNZS Canterbury was the highlight of a moving tribute ceremony for Sir Peter ... More >>
Dame Margaret Bazley receives Blake Medal for leadership
Monday, 4 July 2011, 11:44 am | Sir Peter Blake Trust
New Zealand’s premiere leadership honour, The Blake Medal, was tonight presented to Dame Margaret Bazley at the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards by Governor General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand at Government House in Wellington. More >>
The Sir Peter Blake Trust seeks nominations for 2011
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 9:58 am | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Great leaders build great teams and great teams achieve great things. Recognising and celebrating our leaders inspires us all to achieve. More >>
New Chief Executive for Sir Peter Blake Trust
Monday, 29 November 2010, 2:56 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
The Sir Peter Blake Trust has a new chief executive. Shelley Campbell joined the organisation this week to lead the Trust in implementing its leadership development and environmental programmes throughout the country. More >>
Dr John Hood receives Blake Medal for leadership
Saturday, 27 June 2009, 2:38 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
New Zealand’s premiere leadership honour, The Blake Medal, was tonight presented to Dr John Hood at the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards. More >>
Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Awards 2008
Thursday, 6 March 2008, 1:25 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Sir Peter Blake Trust is proud to open nominations for the 2008 Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards at a Trans-Tasman Business Circle event on 5 March, with guest speaker, the renowned New Zealander, Alan Gibbs. More >>
Sir Peter Blake Trust Launches Clothing Range
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 10:40 am | Sir Peter Blake Trust
The Sir Peter Blake Trust has launched a range of clothing that is both a practical way for New Zealander’s to support the environment, and to raise awareness of the Sir Peter Blake Trust. Pippa, Lady Blake, a Trustee, is enthusiastic about the concept. More >>
Paul Callaghan awarded Blake Medal for leadership
Sunday, 29 July 2007, 1:17 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Professor Callaghan became the third recipient of the Blake Medal at a special ceremony hosted by His Excellency, Honourable Anand Satyan and, Governor General of New Zealand at Government House in Wellington Saturday (28 July 2007). The ceremony was attended ... More >>
Peter Blake's Son Launches Antarctic Scheme
Monday, 22 January 2007, 9:48 am | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Prime Minister Helen Clark and James Blake, son of New Zealand adventurer and yachtsman Sir Peter Blake, today launched a new initiative to help young New Zealanders fulfil their environmental passions in Antarctica. More >>
Sir Peter’s legacy remains, five years on
Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 3:43 pm | Sir Peter Blake Trust
Six December 2006 marks five years since Sir Peter Blake was murdered while on an environmental expedition in the Amazon. More >>