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Hospo Legend Travis Field Steps Down As Big Buddy Board Chair And Business And Sporting Icon Shaun Quincey Steps Up
Hospo Legend Travis Field Steps Down As Big Buddy Board Chair And Business And Sporting Icon Shaun Quincey Steps Up

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Hospo Legend Travis Field Steps Down As Big Buddy Board Chair And Business And Sporting Icon Shaun Quincey Steps Up

Press Release – Big Buddy Travis will continue to be closely involved with Big Buddy as a Major Partner, supporting fundraising events through his gastro pub, Fantail & Turtle. Travis and his team have raised over $400,000 hosting long lunches over the years with an upcoming event … After nearly a decade as chair of the Big Buddy Mentoring Trust, Travis Field has officially retired and stepped down from the Board after 14 years of service. Travis' connection to Big Buddy is deeply personal. He first became involved after his best friend, Troy—affectionately known as 'Turtle'—was diagnosed with a terminal illness and ensured his twin sons were matched with a Big Buddy before he passed. That experience left a lasting impression, and Travis has been a passionate advocate ever since. He has been a board member since 2010. 'Big Buddy is a fence at the top of the cliff,' he says. 'Men are over-represented in bad mental health, violence, incarceration, and suicide statistics. A good man showing up at a pivotal time in a boy's life to prevent those statistics and to create a happy, healthy man for our country. 'It's such a simple but beautiful idea. A Big Buddy for a boy without a dad present. By just showing up, having fun, and caring, the impact on the boys is amazing, Travis says. Travis will continue to be closely involved with Big Buddy as a Major Partner, supporting fundraising events through his gastro pub, Fantail & Turtle, located at Smales Farm. Travis and his team have raised over $400,000 hosting long lunches over the years with an upcoming event already lined up for October 2025. Big Buddy Co-CEO Steve Sobota says: 'Travis balances a big, caring heart for boys who don't have their dads with his business acumen and governance skills, to inspire and motivate everyone around him. His creativity, humility and commitment to reach more boys has strengthened Big Buddy. 'The growth of the organisation during his tenure as Chair has been exceptional. Since the programme's inception in 1997 more than 1,240 boys have been matched with Big Buddies. Every week Big Buddies spend 747 hours with their Little Buddies.' New Chapter: Shaun Quincey Appointed Chair Big Buddy Mentoring Trust is proud to announce the appointment of Shaun Quincey as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Shaun brings a rich professional background with more than 20 years in venture capital and financial technology. He has held leadership and governance roles across New Zealand, Australia, and the USA, and is widely recognised for his success in scaling high-growth companies and driving innovation in the financial sector. Shaun is the founder of both Genoapay and Simfuni. But Shaun's story isn't just about business. He shares a unique bond with his father—together, they are the only people to have rowed solo across the Tasman Sea, each in opposite directions. This extraordinary father/son feat speaks volumes about Shaun's resilience and spirit, values that strongly align with Big Buddy's kaupapa. Shaun joined Big Buddy as a Trustee earlier this year and is now stepping into the Chair role, guiding the Trust through its next phase of growth. Shaun explains his connection. 'I believe most people can cast their mind back to a time where a mentor, coach, parent or teacher believedin them and gave them a small amount of time, energy or focus. Those interactions of support and guidanceno matter how brief have a profound impact and potentiallyset the foundations for extraordinary outcomes and better decisions. I think Big Buddy can scale time, energy and focus so young men get the guidancethey need and future New Zealand will have better dads, sons, uncles, husbands and partners.' Shaun says he is looking forward to supporting the ongoing financially stability of Big Buddy… 'Making sure that when our Little Buddies around the country put their hand up, we can match them with great men to help guide and love them like the people that have been there for us.' Big Buddy Co-CEO Christie Stuart: 'We are incredibly fortunate and grateful to welcome someone of Shaun's calibre, willing to volunteer his extensive leadership and governance experience, his connection to the community, as well as his life experience.' 'We can't wait to start working with Shaun and to see how he will help guide Big Buddy as we continue to grow and support more boys across the country.' ABOUT BIG BUDDY Big Buddy works on the simple philosophy that a boy will benefit greatly from having a positive male role model in their life. Big Buddy has been providing mentoring relationships and group programmes for boys without a dad in their lives for over 27 years, matching over 1,240 boys and men. The programme supports boys aged between 7 and 17 in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Wellington. A Big and Little Buddy taking part in the Big Buddy One-to-One Mentoring Programme typically catch up for 2 to 3 hours most weeks. They choose what they want to do together. This can be anything from walking the dog, throwing a ball around, or visiting a café or even a museum. These Little Buddies are aged between 7 and 13. Older teenage boys between the ages of 14 to 17 are supported by the Big Buddy Group Programme which brings together peers with adult mentors and an expert facilitator.

Hospo Legend Travis Field Steps Down As Big Buddy Board Chair And Business And Sporting Icon Shaun Quincey Steps Up
Hospo Legend Travis Field Steps Down As Big Buddy Board Chair And Business And Sporting Icon Shaun Quincey Steps Up

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time15 hours ago

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Hospo Legend Travis Field Steps Down As Big Buddy Board Chair And Business And Sporting Icon Shaun Quincey Steps Up

After nearly a decade as chair of the Big Buddy Mentoring Trust, Travis Field has officially retired and stepped down from the Board after 14 years of service. Travis' connection to Big Buddy is deeply personal. He first became involved after his best friend, Troy—affectionately known as 'Turtle'—was diagnosed with a terminal illness and ensured his twin sons were matched with a Big Buddy before he passed. That experience left a lasting impression, and Travis has been a passionate advocate ever since. He has been a board member since 2010. 'Big Buddy is a fence at the top of the cliff,' he says. 'Men are over-represented in bad mental health, violence, incarceration, and suicide statistics. A good man showing up at a pivotal time in a boy's life to prevent those statistics and to create a happy, healthy man for our country. 'It's such a simple but beautiful idea. A Big Buddy for a boy without a dad present. By just showing up, having fun, and caring, the impact on the boys is amazing, Travis says. Travis will continue to be closely involved with Big Buddy as a Major Partner, supporting fundraising events through his gastro pub, Fantail & Turtle, located at Smales Farm. Travis and his team have raised over $400,000 hosting long lunches over the years with an upcoming event already lined up for October 2025. Big Buddy Co-CEO Steve Sobota says: 'Travis balances a big, caring heart for boys who don't have their dads with his business acumen and governance skills, to inspire and motivate everyone around him. His creativity, humility and commitment to reach more boys has strengthened Big Buddy. 'The growth of the organisation during his tenure as Chair has been exceptional. Since the programme's inception in 1997 more than 1,240 boys have been matched with Big Buddies. Every week Big Buddies spend 747 hours with their Little Buddies.' New Chapter: Shaun Quincey Appointed Chair Big Buddy Mentoring Trust is proud to announce the appointment of Shaun Quincey as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Shaun brings a rich professional background with more than 20 years in venture capital and financial technology. He has held leadership and governance roles across New Zealand, Australia, and the USA, and is widely recognised for his success in scaling high-growth companies and driving innovation in the financial sector. Shaun is the founder of both Genoapay and Simfuni. But Shaun's story isn't just about business. He shares a unique bond with his father—together, they are the only people to have rowed solo across the Tasman Sea, each in opposite directions. This extraordinary father/son feat speaks volumes about Shaun's resilience and spirit, values that strongly align with Big Buddy's kaupapa. Shaun joined Big Buddy as a Trustee earlier this year and is now stepping into the Chair role, guiding the Trust through its next phase of growth. Shaun explains his connection. 'I believe most people can cast their mind back to a time where a mentor, coach, parent or teacher believedin them and gave them a small amount of time, energy or focus. Those interactions of support and guidanceno matter how brief have a profound impact and potentiallyset the foundations for extraordinary outcomes and better decisions. I think Big Buddy can scale time, energy and focus so young men get the guidancethey need and future New Zealand will have better dads, sons, uncles, husbands and partners.' Shaun says he is looking forward to supporting the ongoing financially stability of Big Buddy… 'Making sure that when our Little Buddies around the country put their hand up, we can match them with great men to help guide and love them like the people that have been there for us.' Big Buddy Co-CEO Christie Stuart: 'We are incredibly fortunate and grateful to welcome someone of Shaun's calibre, willing to volunteer his extensive leadership and governance experience, his connection to the community, as well as his life experience.' 'We can't wait to start working with Shaun and to see how he will help guide Big Buddy as we continue to grow and support more boys across the country.' ABOUT BIG BUDDY Big Buddy works on the simple philosophy that a boy will benefit greatly from having a positive male role model in their life. Big Buddy has been providing mentoring relationships and group programmes for boys without a dad in their lives for over 27 years, matching over 1,240 boys and men. The programme supports boys aged between 7 and 17 in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Wellington. A Big and Little Buddy taking part in the Big Buddy One-to-One Mentoring Programme typically catch up for 2 to 3 hours most weeks. They choose what they want to do together. This can be anything from walking the dog, throwing a ball around, or visiting a café or even a museum. These Little Buddies are aged between 7 and 13. Older teenage boys between the ages of 14 to 17 are supported by the Big Buddy Group Programme which brings together peers with adult mentors and an expert facilitator.

Hospo Legend Travis Field Steps Down As Big Buddy Board Chair And Business And Sporting Icon Shaun Quincey Steps Up
Hospo Legend Travis Field Steps Down As Big Buddy Board Chair And Business And Sporting Icon Shaun Quincey Steps Up

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time16 hours ago

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Hospo Legend Travis Field Steps Down As Big Buddy Board Chair And Business And Sporting Icon Shaun Quincey Steps Up

After nearly a decade as chair of the Big Buddy Mentoring Trust, Travis Field has officially retired and stepped down from the Board after 14 years of service. Travis' connection to Big Buddy is deeply personal. He first became involved after his best friend, Troy—affectionately known as 'Turtle'—was diagnosed with a terminal illness and ensured his twin sons were matched with a Big Buddy before he passed. That experience left a lasting impression, and Travis has been a passionate advocate ever since. He has been a board member since 2010. 'Big Buddy is a fence at the top of the cliff,' he says. 'Men are over-represented in bad mental health, violence, incarceration, and suicide statistics. A good man showing up at a pivotal time in a boy's life to prevent those statistics and to create a happy, healthy man for our country. 'It's such a simple but beautiful idea. A Big Buddy for a boy without a dad present. By just showing up, having fun, and caring, the impact on the boys is amazing, Travis says. Travis will continue to be closely involved with Big Buddy as a Major Partner, supporting fundraising events through his gastro pub, Fantail & Turtle, located at Smales Farm. Travis and his team have raised over $400,000 hosting long lunches over the years with an upcoming event already lined up for October 2025. Big Buddy Co-CEO Steve Sobota says: 'Travis balances a big, caring heart for boys who don't have their dads with his business acumen and governance skills, to inspire and motivate everyone around him. His creativity, humility and commitment to reach more boys has strengthened Big Buddy. 'The growth of the organisation during his tenure as Chair has been exceptional. Since the programme's inception in 1997 more than 1,240 boys have been matched with Big Buddies. Every week Big Buddies spend 747 hours with their Little Buddies.' New Chapter: Shaun Quincey Appointed Chair Big Buddy Mentoring Trust is proud to announce the appointment of Shaun Quincey as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Shaun brings a rich professional background with more than 20 years in venture capital and financial technology. He has held leadership and governance roles across New Zealand, Australia, and the USA, and is widely recognised for his success in scaling high-growth companies and driving innovation in the financial sector. Shaun is the founder of both Genoapay and Simfuni. But Shaun's story isn't just about business. He shares a unique bond with his father—together, they are the only people to have rowed solo across the Tasman Sea, each in opposite directions. This extraordinary father/son feat speaks volumes about Shaun's resilience and spirit, values that strongly align with Big Buddy's kaupapa. Shaun joined Big Buddy as a Trustee earlier this year and is now stepping into the Chair role, guiding the Trust through its next phase of growth. Shaun explains his connection. 'I believe most people can cast their mind back to a time where a mentor, coach, parent or teacher believedin them and gave them a small amount of time, energy or focus. Those interactions of support and guidanceno matter how brief have a profound impact and potentiallyset the foundations for extraordinary outcomes and better decisions. I think Big Buddy can scale time, energy and focus so young men get the guidancethey need and future New Zealand will have better dads, sons, uncles, husbands and partners.' Shaun says he is looking forward to supporting the ongoing financially stability of Big Buddy… 'Making sure that when our Little Buddies around the country put their hand up, we can match them with great men to help guide and love them like the people that have been there for us.' Big Buddy Co-CEO Christie Stuart: 'We are incredibly fortunate and grateful to welcome someone of Shaun's calibre, willing to volunteer his extensive leadership and governance experience, his connection to the community, as well as his life experience.' 'We can't wait to start working with Shaun and to see how he will help guide Big Buddy as we continue to grow and support more boys across the country.' ABOUT BIG BUDDY Big Buddy works on the simple philosophy that a boy will benefit greatly from having a positive male role model in their life. Big Buddy has been providing mentoring relationships and group programmes for boys without a dad in their lives for over 27 years, matching over 1,240 boys and men. The programme supports boys aged between 7 and 17 in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Wellington. A Big and Little Buddy taking part in the Big Buddy One-to-One Mentoring Programme typically catch up for 2 to 3 hours most weeks. They choose what they want to do together. This can be anything from walking the dog, throwing a ball around, or visiting a café or even a museum. These Little Buddies are aged between 7 and 13. Older teenage boys between the ages of 14 to 17 are supported by the Big Buddy Group Programme which brings together peers with adult mentors and an expert facilitator.

Endeavour star looks VERY different 13 years on from his debut on ITV detective drama with beard and cropped hair - but do you recognise him?
Endeavour star looks VERY different 13 years on from his debut on ITV detective drama with beard and cropped hair - but do you recognise him?

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time16 hours ago

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Endeavour star looks VERY different 13 years on from his debut on ITV detective drama with beard and cropped hair - but do you recognise him?

A British actor best known for his role in the detective drama Endeavour has been spotted filming for another project - but he looks very different with a rugged beard and cropped hair. Whereas fans know him as a fresh-faced inspector with tousled locks, he now steps out with a coarser look, sporting an all-black ensemble and moody sunglasses. He made his first ITV appearance in 2012, and starred in the very well received Endeavour for an impressive nine seasons before its conclusion in 2023. The 45-year-old is set to star in the upcoming ITV spy thriller Betrayal, where he plays a troubled MI5 officer named John Hughes. The four-part series explores the 'emotional and professional strain of modern intelligence work, particularly on relationships' as John's covert operations and personal life begin to unravel. But can you guess who it is? The actor is none other than Liverpool-born Shaun Evans, who played Endeavour Morse in the titular ITV drama. The father-of-two was pictured filming in Rusholme, Manchester, looking worlds away from his days as the sullen but charming Endeavour. In a black puffer jacket and straight-leg jeans, Shaun was captured grinning on set alongside crew members. Betrayal will see Shaun play a spy who was at the forefront of the war on terror. Now in his mid 40s and married with two kids, he's finding it difficult to adapt to modern security threats. But when he impulsively gets himself involved in a dark scheme, he'll have to redeem himself to save his career and reputation - all while struggling with the mental health effects of his murderous actions. Shaun has also played Coxswain Elliot Glover in BBC One's Vigil, and real-life murderer John Sweeney in ITV's Until I Kill You. This summer is ramping up to be an exciting one in British TV, with new dramas and reiterations of popular pre-existing series set to hit screens in the coming months. Line of Duty is one beloved programme that is 'definitely coming back' for a seventh season, according to a lead actor in the hit BBC drama. Northern Irish actor Adrian Dunbar, who played Superintendent Ted Hastings in the show, confirmed the much-loved series will be returning to UK screens. Fans have been begging for another installment for years, and Adrian has previously hinted at another run, but now he has spoken more definitively. 'Oh, it's definitely coming back,' the 66-year-old told the Sunday Telegraph. 'Some time next year. We're just waiting for the BBC to announce it.' He continued: 'I know Jed [Mercurio] is writing. And Martin and Vicky [Compston and McClure, who play Hastings's anti-corruption colleagues, Steve and Kate] are very keen.' And in a separate interview with The Times, the Enniskillen native said: 'We're really excited about getting our hands on a Line of Duty script, to see what happens to us. 'We've talked to the BBC. It is down to the BBC to make an announcement, but we're keeping our fingers crossed that next year we'll be working on a new series. 'No doubt Jed will think of some interesting twists and turns. We are as much in the dark as you are.' Adrian suggested that viewers were drawn to the series, and to his straight-laced character in particular, owing to a time of political instability during Covid. When the news of Partygate erupted - the political scandal that saw Tories dancing and drinking during a state-imposed lockdown - Adrian believes fans sought solace in Ted Hastings. He told the Belfast Telegraph: 'When the Tories were dancing and having parties, people saw Line of Duty and thought "Surely somewhere there are people who, despite what it might mean to their careers, are willing to do the right thing?" 'I think that's why so many people gravitated towards Ted.' According to The Sun, the cast will start filming the new six-part installment next January when their other commitments have come to a close. A TV insider told the publication: 'This is the news Line of Duty fans have been waiting for since the sixth season left them deflated when it aired back in 2021. 'The BBC almost immediately requested more episodes to continue the story, but the success of the show meant Vicky, Martin and Adrian were instantly snapped up for other projects.'

Turnkey Communications Expands Capabilities Via WYRED and KYRO Private Network Platform Acquisition
Turnkey Communications Expands Capabilities Via WYRED and KYRO Private Network Platform Acquisition

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Turnkey Communications Expands Capabilities Via WYRED and KYRO Private Network Platform Acquisition

THUNDER BAY, ON, July 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Turnkey Communications has acquired WYRED, including its flagship private network platform, KYRO, from SMPH Consulting Inc. This strategic acquisition significantly expands Turnkey's capabilities to deliver rugged, on-demand connectivity to industrial, mining, energy, and remote infrastructure environments—both in Canada and internationally. KYRO is a private cellular network platform that includes KYRO+, a portable LTE/5G private network solution purpose-built for the critical infrastructure sector. Designed for rapid deployment in harsh and remote environments, it delivers secure, resilient, and autonomous connectivity precisely where it's needed most. "This deal allows us to accelerate the growth and reach of KYRO while deepening our ability to deliver smart, secure communications in the most challenging environments," said Terry Joseph, CEO of Turnkey Communications. "It significantly strengthens our portfolio with cutting-edge IP, and positions us to scale future-ready connectivity solutions." The deal brings two experienced leaders onto Turnkey's team: Paul Howarth and Shaun Mohammed. Paul joins Turnkey as Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (CTIO). With over 40 years of experience designing and deploying advanced telecommunications and industrial automation systems, Paul has been instrumental in driving innovation across mining and mission-critical industries. He also played a leading role in launching private cellular network initiatives for a major Canadian telecommunications provider. Shaun takes on the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for the Turnkey Group of Companies. He brings a wealth of experience leading global business development initiatives across Canada, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, with a strong focus on the mining and industrial sectors. Shaun also previously played a pivotal role in launching private cellular network initiatives for one of Canada's major telecommunications providers. The transaction is anticipated to close later this year, with Turnkey and WYRED actively preparing for a smooth integration and aligned go-to-market strategy.

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