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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Wilson Whineray   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In November 2004, it was reported that Whineray was the top contender to replace Dame Silvia Cartwright as Governor-General in 2006.
Sir Wilson James Whineray (born 10 July 1935) is a former captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby team.
In November 2004, it was reported that Whineray was the top contender to replace Silvia Cartwright as Governor-General in 2006.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Wilson-Whineray   (433 words)

  
 Whineray Sir Wilson James - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Whineray, Sir Wilson James (1935- ), New Zealand rugby union player, one of the finest players and finest captains of all time.
Wilson, James (1742-1798), American revolutionary patriot and jurist, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Sir Wilson James Whineray, KNZM OBE, (born 10 July 1935) is a former captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand 's national rugby team.
uk.encarta.msn.com /Whineray_Sir_Wilson_James.html   (198 words)

  
 New Zealand All Blacks Player Profiles, Match Details and Statistics
But Whineray worked on this part of his game to a point where he was rarely bettered in future internationals and during the 1960s he was part of some champion All Black packs alongside other giants like Colin Meads, Kel Tremain and Ken Gray.
But Whineray deserves a special niche because he was the man who set the leadership standards by which everyone else could be judged.
Whineray missed the 1964 series against the Wallabies but returned in 1965 to lead the All Blacks to a series win over the touring Springboks.
stats.allblacks.com /Profile.asp?ABID=944   (1415 words)

  
 Wilson Whineray: bio and encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
After retiring from rugby, Whineray held a number of prominent positions in the business world, including chairman of the board of Carter Holt Harvey, a major New Zealand company.
He also administered the Hillary Commission, a sports funding body.
In November 2004, it was reported that Whineray was the top contender to replace Silvia Cartwright (additional info and facts about Silvia Cartwright) as Governor-General (additional info and facts about Governor-General) in 2006.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/w/wi/wilson_whineray.htm   (95 words)

  
 Wilson Whineray - Alumni and Advancement - The University of Auckland
Wilson Whineray - Alumni and Advancement - The University of Auckland
Wilson chaired the Hillary Commission, which encourages people to get involved in sport and physical activity and funds sports bodies to this end.
Wilson received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1997.
www.alumni.auckland.ac.nz /uoa/for/alumni/profiles/profiles/u_x/wilson_whineray.cfm   (105 words)

  
 NZ Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Sir Wilson Whineray played 77 matches for New Zealand, including 32 tests, and is regarded as one of the most successful and inspirational captains the All Blacks have had.
Whineray stood down from international play in 1964, but returned the following year and was reappointed captain for a winning series against South Africa.
Whineray in later life became a successful businessman and was the second chairman of the Hillary Commission.
www.nzhalloffame.co.nz /inductee.asp?inducteeID=147&   (210 words)

  
 WHINERAY, Wilson James, O.B.E. - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
He was selected for Wairarapa in 1953 and, in the years since, has represented six provinces, the North and South Islands, the South African and New Zealand Barbarians, and the All Blacks in more than 200 first-class matches.
At the close of the 1965 season Whineray announced his retirement from international and interprovincial rugby.
In all, between 1957 and 1965, Whineray played 32 tests for New Zealand and captained the All Blacks in 30 of these.
www.teara.govt.nz /1966/W/WhinerayWilsonJamesObe/WhinerayWilsonJamesObe/en   (354 words)

  
 Wilson Whineray - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
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This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Wilson Whineray contains research on
Wilson Whineray, External links, New Zealand rugby union footballers and 1935 births.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Wilson_Whineray   (170 words)

  
 Carter Holt Harvey Limited - australian stock exchange, australian wood importing, new zealand stock exchange, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
After ten years as Chairman of the Board, Sir Wilson feels it is time to stand aside.
Peter Springford, CEO for Carter Holt Harvey said Sir Wilson’s leadership would be greatly missed.
After an early career in agriculture and the completion of a B.Com, Wilson left New Zealand for the United States on a Harkness Fellowship in order to undertake an MBA programme at Harvard Business School.
www.chh.com /WSMApage/0,1550,14717-1-article-24536,00.html   (427 words)

  
 Te Araroa - The Trust
Te Araroa Trust's board is: Roger Wilson (chair), Bob Harvey (deputy chair), David Beattie, Michael Fitchett, David McGregor, Neil Macintyre, Kim Ollivier and Jenny Wheeler (Trustees).
The Trust's patrons are Sir Edmund Hillary and Sir Wilson Whineray.
The Trust's mission is to get a New Zealand-long walking trail in place by the end of the year 2008.
www.teararoa.org.nz /the_trust.php   (594 words)

  
 New Zealand All Blacks Rugby
Fierce rivalries existed between all the rugby powers, but the men wearing the fl jerseys with the silver fern and delivering the formal challenge of the haka had a psychological edge on the opposition whenever they stepped onto the field.
Don Clarke was the rock required at fullback, who never missed a tackle and, if the opposition infringed inside their own half, could be relied upon to deliver an almost guaranteed three points.
Wilson Whineray commanded the respect of them all, and captained them to wins wherever they played.
www.rugby-union-shop.com /all-blacks.html   (1494 words)

  
 Blake Medal competition opens | NATIONAL | NEWS | tvnz.co.nz
They say it's hard to define but Whineray says "we all know it when we see it".
Whineray does not believe leadership can be taught.
Carter says one of the purposes of the awards is to ensure that the people who are really deserving of respect will get it if the country can adapt to a culture that admires such achievement.
tvnz.co.nz /view/news_national_story_skin/555041?format=html   (552 words)

  
 Honorary doctorates from Lincoln for Austin and Hubbard, Whineray honoured too
Honorary doctorates from Lincoln for Austin and Hubbard, Whineray honoured too
A former Minister of Research, Science and Technology, founding member of the United New Zealand Party and Chancellor of Lincoln University, the Hon.
If you didn't achieve University Entrance with your NCEA results, don't panic!!
www.lincoln.ac.nz /story12831.html?   (570 words)

  
 scrum.com ... rugby union player profile from Scrum, the best rugby football site in the world   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Still only 26, Randell has now played in 40 tests and was the fourth youngest player to have captained the All Blacks in a test match, at 21 years and 275 days.
Only Sean Fitzpatrick and Wilson Whineray have captained the All Blacks in more tests than Randell’s 19.
This week the Highlanders confirmed that he would lead them for the fifth consecutive season in Super 12, which starts at the end of February, a massive vote of confidence in his leadership qualities.
www.scrum.com /players/randell.asp   (985 words)

  
 Ireland's past in South Africa
The Springboks were in a rebuilding phase after their success against Wilson Whineray’s All Blacks and on the tour to the UK, Ireland and France and the selection was much criticised.
Avril Malan was out with a cartilage injury and in the Test Lionel Wilson went off with a damaged shoulder in the second half when the Springboks led 13-0.
The teams:South Africa: 15 Lionel Wilson, 14 Ben-Piet van Zyl, 13 Colin Greenwood, 12 Dave Stewart, 11 Hennie van Zyl, 10 Charlie Nimb, 9 Piet Uys, 8 Doug Hopwood, 7 Hugo van Zyl, 6 Martin Pelser, 5 Piet van Zyl, 4 Johan Claassen (captain), 3 Piet du Toit, 2 Ronnie Hill, 1 Fanie Kuhn.
www.tiscali.co.uk /sport/365/rugby/news/2004/09/06/editorial_36674.html   (408 words)

  
 icWales - 'Lions hold special allure for All Blacks'
Sir Wilson Whineray played 77 matches for the All Blacks between 1957 and 1965.
As a prop, his speciality was to run on to the ball at lineouts - a move named the "willie away".
Sir Wilson Whineray is joint deputy chairman of APN News and Media, owner of the New Zealand Herald.
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 Paperboard What's New - 23Oct02 New CEO to Lead CHH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Sir Wilson Whineray, Chairman of Carter Holt Harvey, today announced the appointment of Peter Springford as CEO and Managing Director of the company, effective 1 December 2002.
Sir Wilson said "We are delighted to have someone of Peter's calibre and experience return to New Zealand to lead Carter Holt Harvey at a crucial time for the country's wood products industry.
Sir Wilson went on to say that Chris Liddell had made a considerable contribution to the business.
www.chhwhakatane.com /WSMApage/0,1585,14092-1-article-22034,00.html   (349 words)

  
 Ex-All Blacks captain mooted for G-G - OffTheField - RugbyHeaven   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Former All Blacks captain Sir Wilson Whineray is believed to be a contender to be the next New Zealand governor-general.
A New Zealand newspaper said yesterday it believed Whineray had been sounded out to fill the post when Dame Silvia Cartwright's term ends in 2006.
Beside his long term as a rugby international, Whineray, 69, had a notable business career, retiring last year as Carter Holt Harvey chairman.
www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au /articles/2004/11/02/1099362142318.html   (136 words)

  
 ninemsn Encarta - Search Results - Whineray Sir Wilson James   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Whineray, Sir Wilson James (1935- ), New Zealand rugby union player, one of the finest players and finest captains of all time.
Wilson, James (1742-1798), American revolutionary patriot and jurist, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
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 New Zealand's source for business, stock market & currency news on Stuff.co.nz: There's danger lurking in the forest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Evergreen Forests chairman Peter Wilson said the industry's difficult situation resulted from a combination of factors and it was hard to say if it was the bottom of a cycle in New Zealand dollar terms.
Investment bankers said IP opted for a quick sale to a New Zealander because it was worried the outcome of the election on September 17 would make a sale to a foreigner difficult.
Sir Wilson Whineray made the point strongly when he left a long career at Carter Holt that IP had been a supportive shareholder.
www.stuff.co.nz /stuff/0,2106,3383320a13,00.html   (1055 words)

  
 Scoop: Top three new constables go to Auckland area
Sir Wilson Whineray was born in Auckland in 1935.
One time New Zealand University heavyweight boxing champion, Sir Wilson was created an OBE in 1961 for services to sport and was Sportsman of the Year in 1965.
Sir Wilson gained a DipVFM from Lincoln College in 1957, a BCom from Auckland University in 1964 and an MBA from Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration in 1969.
www.scoop.co.nz /stories/AK0306/S00049.htm   (1380 words)

  
 Stock Exchange Announcements
The combination of APN and Wilson & Horton will enable rationalisation of APN's cost base and consolidation of certain business interests due to the complementary nature of the businesses.
As part of the Transaction, Independent's shareholding in APN will be increased to approximately 45% of the enlarged share capital of APN and Independent will maintain its majority representation on the board of APN.
The board of APN will increase by two new Directors, namely Sir Wilson Whineray, who is proposed to be Joint Deputy Chairman, and John Sanders, Chief Executive Officer of Wilson & Horton and an executive Director of Independent.
www.inmplc.com /sea/31Oct01.htm   (1037 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Sir Wilson James Whineray, KNZM, OBE, (born 10 July 1935) is a former captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby team.
However, the post eventually went to Anand Satyanand.
Don't get the Herald-Journal delivered to your home?
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Wilson_Whineray   (176 words)

  
 David Farrar: Governor-General speculation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
After predicting Jim Bolger was about to be named Governor-General, the media have now said it will be Sir Wilson Whineray.
To be fair to the media, it is possible that Helen Clark is emulating John Kerry (who did a poll on what his reaction to the latest Osama Bin Ladin tape should be!) and leaking possible names to test market reaction so to speak.
But as long as that is the system, I do have to say Whineray would be a good pick.
www.kiwiblog.co.nz /archives/008151.html   (1263 words)

  
 Merivale Lincoln University - CRFU Clubs
Merivale/Papanui was the second oldest Club in Christchurch and has had a proud and fine tradition throughout the years.
The Lincoln University Club also has had a remarkable history with notable great as in Craig Green, Wilson Whineray, Bruce and Robbie Deans once donning the blue, gold and green strip of Lincoln.
We offer to the new student in the Canterbury region a chance to play with their academic peers and also become amalgamated into Christchurch society.
www.crfu.co.nz /clubs/index.cfm/42,html   (602 words)

  
 STUFF : SPORT - STORY : New Zealand's leading news and information website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Hobbs revealed some details of the presentation yesterday but not the elements that fell under IRB confidentiality restrictions.
The presentation included recorded messages from Prime Minister Helen Clark and NZRU patron Wilson Whineray, the former All Blacks captain.
Most questions put to Hobbs and Moller by national unions related to the timing of the tournament, New Zealand's stadia size and infrastructure and whether there would be enough accommodation during the knockout rounds of the tournament.
www.stuff.co.nz /stuff/0,2106,3465229a1823,00.html   (685 words)

  
 Rugby World Magazine Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
He and his wife Carol whom he married in 1940 and who predeceased him, had four children.
Sir Wilson Whineray, former All Black captain said of McLean: "Terry was highly respected by the players.
But that did not mean that he would not biff you around the ears.
www.rugbyworldmagazine.com /News/story_37210.shtml   (662 words)

  
 Making Hope Possible — vivian Hutchinson (2000)
It is an idea that has been around for over twenty years before that, and it was also one of the goals of the NZ Walkway Commission.
Waitakere Mayor, Bob Harvey, is the deputy chairperson of the trust and its patrons are Sir Edmund Hillary and Wilson Whineray.
The trust has already produced plans for its first stage — a North Island foot trail which is 1,175 kilometres long, 90% off the highways, and much of it taking in a huge variety of existing walkways along coastlines, rivers, mountains and towns.
www.jobsletter.org.nz /vivian/mtfj2000.htm   (8468 words)

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