Jon and Shirley Warring
 Kiwis can fly!
We quite like that New Zealanders are called Kiwis. The little brown flightless birds are known to be self effacing if a little shy. I guess we are not shy really but certainly not loud or overconfident and yes we can fly! Like us, most New Zealanders have travelled extensively abroad, I guess we can't get very far without getting our feet wet or taking to the air!
 Who has the pioneering spirit?
We both come from pioneering stock. Jon's great great grandmother was the first European baby born in Nelson in November 1842. Shirley's early ancestors came from England and farmed sheep and cattle in the rugged high country of Southern Hawkes Bay.
 What is number 8 fencing wire?
Kiwis are supposed to be able to create anything from a length of fencing wire! Jon is fortunate and inherited the innovative gene. At University, Jon completed an engineering degree and became design engineer for Mobil and other large corporates before being diverted into Management. His love of design remained, first as a hobby developing and racing performance enhanced 911 Porsches then latterly into a niche business, Rennsport.
 Parents don't always know best
Shirley was destined to teach. Her parents perceived that as a young teacher she would settle well into the rural community she knew. Unfortunately when studying at the College of Education, they did not foresee her meeting a young engineering student with a racing red MG sports car that would change her lifes direction for ever! Teaching quickly gave way to a career in Market Research. As a qualitative researcher she was privileged to mix and mingle with people across the broad spectrum of society. Work took her around the Pacific rim, to the Board rooms of London and into Asia. As Director of a large International organisation, each day was exciting, interesting and very demanding.
 Perhaps we are selfish?
We have not regretted our spontaneous decision to purchase Hadleigh albeit that it was not for sale at the time. Hadleigh is large, extending to some 7,000 sq ft. Our immediate decision was to offer just four suites, this has been deliberate. Perhaps we are selfish, but we prefer to have time for our guests. We enjoy sharing travel experiences, discussing aspects of life in New Zealand and learning about other countries. We like to chat, assist with itinerary ideas, arrange and book activities if required. We can smooth out travel problems too, if they arise. Similarly our own travel experience reminds us of the importance of space, at Hadleigh there is plenty of space, room to relax and take time out from a busy travel schedule.
 Is there anything missing?
Yes we have a little sadness. Penny our daughter is married to husband Tim and have blessed us with two wee grandchildren, that is good. The fact that they live in Auckland in the North Island is not so good. Penny is a Medical Doctor specialising in Emergency Medicine and Tim has his own business. Both are keen sports people having represented New Zealand in road cycling. We visit in the winter months when there are fewer guests but we would like to be more help with the little ones.
Holly comes to Hadleigh !
Hello , I am a yellow labrador , I arrived at Hadleigh on Christmas eve so Mr & Mrs Warring called me
Holly. I think they like me because I make them laugh . I have had a few problems though like when I pushed through the palings to
get a closer look at the fish and fell into the pond ! I am learning good manners. I am trying to
become the special PR person for Hadleigh looking after guests who are missing their pets .In the mean time I
enjoy running around the garden . Some visitors like to play ' fetch' , I still like cuddles too.!
  
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