by Wendy McGuinness | Mar 10, 2026 | Patrons
‘The hope of generations unborn’ Neville Douglas Peat MNZM, writer, natural historian, conservationist, and Patron of the McGuinness Institute, passed away on 1 March 2026 at the age of 78. Neville gave me two remarkable gifts: first, a constant reminder of our...
by Wendy McGuinness | Feb 12, 2025 | Out Of Interest, Patrons
‘Without fear or favour’ was often Lay Wee’s mantra for her working life. It is a term she remembered her father sharing with her in Malaysia, and it forms part of the judicial oath of New Zealand, the country that became her home. Five years ago, Lay Wee became a...
by Wendy McGuinness | Nov 26, 2024 | Out Of Interest, Patrons
Nikki was a powerhouse, full of energy and ideas for the future; she loved New Zealand and New Zealanders loved her. The team at the McGuinness Institute is devastated to hear of the passing of Hon Nikki Kaye today. Nikki was a patron of the Institute from February...
by Wendy McGuinness | Oct 30, 2015 | Patrons, Project TalentNZ
I had some very sad news this week – New Zealand lost Kevin Simpkins. I have known and worked with Kevin over the length of my career. He was also a patron of the McGuinness Institute. I valued his intellect, patience, wisdom and ethics. He worked hard to...
by Wendy McGuinness | Mar 26, 2012 | Patrons, Project TalentNZ
Sir Paul’s Message Lives On Sir Paul’s life impacted on the lives of many different people. For the team at the Institute, it was his message and his generosity of spirit that will continue to inspire us. He believed New Zealand could be a better place if we...
