Gareth Morgan, you're a legend!

[nudemetalz]

"Multimillionaire philanthropist Gareth Morgan is coming to the rescue of Happy Feet, the stranded and desperately ill penguin.

Morgan said that if Happy Feet survives, he would take it back to Antarctica on a Russian icebreaker.

The Kiwisaver provider is leading an expedition to the Ross Sea on the Spirit of Enderby in February and said Happy Feet and a Conservation Department minder could come along for the ride.

Happy Feet was welcome to jump ship if it met other emperor penguins along the way, Morgan said.
..."

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5193679/From-Kiwisaver-to-penguin-saver



Awesome news !!!!!! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup
Now here's hoping he survives.

[Usarka]

Read: Seasoned traveller and self-publicist Gareth Morgan wants to go to Antartica.

Sorry I have my cynical undies on this week. :innocent:

[jaffaonajappa]

Read as: Millionaire gets media coverage during his Antartica joy ride...meanwhile back in NZ the nation is still floating, just...

[nudemetalz]

Well I put all that aside and look at the ill penguin getting a second chance.

Mind you look at the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and how I think it was also 2 penguins got rescued and given a second chance only to be eaten by a killer whale not long after being released back into captivity.

Oops just contradicted myself...

[Ocean1]

Read: Seasoned traveller and self-publicist Gareth Morgan wants to go to Antartica.

Sorry I have my cynical undies on this week. :innocent:

He's going anyway.


Read as: Millionaire gets media coverage during his Antartica joy ride...meanwhile back in NZ the nation is still floating, just...

No wonder the country's fucked, nobody can undertake to do the slightest morsel of good without someone blaming them for something.

Next time I feel tempted to carry out an act of shameless self publicity will someone for god's sake tell me to get over myself.

[Murray]

He's going anyway.
Next time I feel tempted to carry out an act of shameless self publicity will someone for god's sake tell me to get over myself.

Posting on KB is an act of shameless self publicity

Get over yourself

[scumdog]

Read as: Millionaire gets media coverage during his Antartica joy ride...meanwhile back in NZ the nation is still floating, just...


Glad you could share that light-hearted comment with us all...:rolleyes:

[scumdog]

Read: Seasoned traveller and self-publicist Gareth Morgan wants to go to Antartica.



So...?????

[MD]

Read: Seasoned traveller and self-publicist Gareth Morgan wants to go to Antartica.

Sorry I have my cynical undies on this week. :innocent:

I know you said you were in a cynical mood but I see a good deed in need of doing and someone stepped up to the plate. If only poor people were allowed to do good deeds and acts of kindness then we would all die waiting.

I'm grateful he's helping. It might only be one penguin but that's no reason to not try and help a suffering animal.

[nosebleed]

He's going anyway.



No wonder the country's fucked, nobody can undertake to do the slightest morsel of good without someone blaming them for something.

Next time I feel tempted to carry out an act of shameless self publicity will someone for god's sake tell me to get over myself.

Can't Bling again, so here's some public acknowledgement.

[jaffaonajappa]

Wait a second folks. Gareth Morgan - multi millionaire - his private company is managing nearly two Billion in investments. The guys got money. And some Clues.
so he latches on to the publics need for a good samaratin story, one thats not been repeated 20 times since Chch EQ. Something that might make headlines....and get him some media attention.

He found a good one,,,and its costing him sweet fark all, relatively speaking.

Now if hes been stepping up and puring in some money (relative to his worth), or other resources to the Chch rebuild, or something like that, then I will take my hat off tot he guy, and thank him sincerely.

But helping a Penguin?
I know people are needing some nice 'feel good' stories in the media. But theres some better causes that this out there that need our attention.

And Im all for helping animals....Ive done two trips to the Auckland Islands moving DOC stuff.....theres some good work being done there. But. Priorities...

[blackdog]

Wait a second folks. Gareth Morgan - multi millionaire - his private company is managing nearly two Billion in investments. The guys got money. And some Clues.
so he latches on to the publics need for a good samaratin story, one thats not been repeated 20 times since Chch EQ. Something that might make headlines....and get him some media attention.

He found a good one,,,and its costing him sweet fark all, relatively speaking.

Now if hes been stepping up and puring in some money (relative to his worth), or other resources to the Chch rebuild, or something like that, then I will take my hat off tot he guy, and thank him sincerely.

But helping a Penguin?
I know people are needing some nice 'feel good' stories in the media. But theres some better causes that this out there that need our attention.

And Im all for helping animals....Ive done two trips to the Auckland Islands moving DOC stuff.....theres some good work being done there. But. Priorities...

Cynical much?

He is going anyway.

[White trash]

Wait a second folks. Gareth Morgan - multi millionaire - his private company is managing nearly two Billion in investments. The guys got money. And some Clues.
so he latches on to the publics need for a good samaratin story, one thats not been repeated 20 times since Chch EQ. Something that might make headlines....and get him some media attention.

He found a good one,,,and its costing him sweet fark all, relatively speaking.

Now if hes been stepping up and puring in some money (relative to his worth), or other resources to the Chch rebuild, or something like that, then I will take my hat off tot he guy, and thank him sincerely.

But helping a Penguin?
I know people are needing some nice 'feel good' stories in the media. But theres some better causes that this out there that need our attention.

And Im all for helping animals....Ive done two trips to the Auckland Islands moving DOC stuff.....theres some good work being done there. But. Priorities...

You're missing the point a little I think. He's going anyway. He's offered to take the fricken penguin. A man of his wealth and high public profile probably doesn't give a flying fuck if the media reports it not.

[scumdog]

Wait a second folks. Gareth Morgan - multi millionaire - his private company is managing nearly two Billion in investments. The guys got money. And some Clues.
so he latches on to the publics need for a good samaratin story, one thats not been repeated 20 times since Chch EQ. Something that might make headlines....and get him some media attention....

"his private company is managing nearly two Billion in investments. The guys got money.".

So why would he need the publicity then?:scratch:

[jaffaonajappa]

yep. im cynical. Highly.
And I cant see any businessman not wanting good media coverage....especially if its free/cheap.

[blackdog]

yep. im cynical. Highly.
And I cant see any businessman not wanting good media coverage....especially if its free/cheep.

Not a pun free zone apparently.

[yod]

yep. im cynical. Highly.
And I cant see any businessman not wanting good media coverage....especially if its free/cheap.

so you have no fucking idea whether he actually wants the media coverage or not, but since he's getting it, he must be a prick....

jeebus h tap dancing christ.

ask yourself this; if you were already going to antarctica and could take the penguin, would you do it? or would you think to yourself; "nah, fuck the bird, it's life isn't worth me looking like a media-whore."

[jaffaonajappa]

so you have no fucking idea whether he actually wants the media coverage or not, but since he's getting it, he must be a prick....

jeebus h tap dancing christ.

ask yourself this; if you were already going to antarctica and could take the penguin, would you do it? or would you think to yourself; "nah, fuck the bird, it's life isn't worth me looking like a media-whore."

Heheh.
What Im saying is. Theres some more news worthy issues, and better ways to spend charitable resources, than this.
And yes, I suspect he would be taking the penguin regardless of 'how much' media attention he got from it...he may be surprised he scored This much from it, but Im sure some media attention was planned and expected.

[jaffaonajappa]

ask yourself this; if you were already going to antarctica and could take the penguin, would you do it? or would you think to yourself; "nah, fuck the bird, it's life isn't worth me looking like a media-whore."

And no. I wouldnt take the fucken Bird. they smell, and theyre annoying.

[Winston001]

Wait a second folks. Gareth Morgan - multi millionaire - so he latches on to the publics need for a good samaratin story...Something that might make headlines....and get him some media attention.

He found a good one,,,and its costing him sweet fark all, relatively speaking.

Now if hes been stepping up and puring in some money (relative to his worth), or other resources to the Chch rebuild, or something like that, then I will take my hat off tot he guy, and thank him sincerely.



LOL ok time for you to come back with thanks and an apology.

Gareth and Joanne Morgan supported their son Sam with his Trademe idea. Their share of the eventual sale was about $50 million. They immediately put $47 million into a charitable Trust, the Morgan Foundation which does charity work all over the world.

He is one of those rare people who puts his money where his mouth is.

[Shadowjack]

As I've said before, KB - the rock AND the hard place.

As I see it, he's a bloke able to do the right thing, who is doing the right thing. Good on him.

[jaffaonajappa]

Their share of the eventual sale was about $50 million. They immediately put $47 million into a charitable Trust, the Morgan Foundation which does charity work all over the world.

He is one of those rare people who puts his money where his mouth is.

Ever had one of those moments where you wish you could Delete all traces to your last five or so posts.?

Im having one now.....in fact, the guy deserves more media attention that hes currently getting.

And I wasnt trolling.....just was a bit/highly ignorant of the detail.

Cheers.

[tri boy]

Hope that sick penquin doesn't carry any virus's back to his mates.
Probably better that it is quarantened in NZ for quite some time.
MHO

[Big Dave]

cynical |ˈsinikəl|
adjective
1 believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

jealous |ˈjeləs|
adjective
feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages

[Crasherfromwayback]

A man of his wealth and high public profile probably doesn't give a flying fuck if the media reports it not.

Bullshit. If he didn't want attention he wouldn't have the media report on every single fucking ride he does. Not all of them are about giving money away either, as generous as he is.

[Virago]

I'm a bit peckish - any sour grapes left...?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Check your arse.

[Swoop]

"on the Spirit of Enderby in February"

The expedition is quite some time away, as expected, since it is Antarctic winter there atm, this = no daylight and massive amounts of ice.



Better off to pop it back in the harbour.
When I pass penguins in Auckland harbour (during summer) I leave them to find their own way home. They are not as stupid as some humans (labour party members, ford drivers, green party MP's, etc, etc).

[Dadpole]

Mind you look at the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and how I think it was also 2 penguins got rescued and given a second chance only to be eaten by a killer whale not long after being released back into captivity.

Come on people. Don't disappoint me. Will no-one state the obvious?

[Berries]

Come on people. Don't disappoint me. Will no-one state the obvious?
It was three penguins. And they should never have been released in to captivity at Whale World.

[Naki Rat]

Come on people. Don't disappoint me. Will no-one state the obvious?
Hey this is KB, nobody reads beyond the first few words of any post before mouthing off on their own tangent :lol:

Released into captivity - say what! :killingme

[Woodman]

You know i actually thought the tall poppy syndrome had all but left the building.

Good on him for giving the penguin a lift home. if I got stranded somewhere I would hope that someone gave me a lift home too. Wouldn't give a flying fuck how much they were worth.

[imdying]

It's a penguin, who gives a fuck. If it can swim here it can swim back, and if it can't, no loss there's thousands more. Gareth Morgan is only interested in money, and enjoying it, fuck all else, that's not news.

[jaffaonajappa]

Where do I find tomorrows weather forecast?
And....anyone got some popcorn?

[nudemetalz]

Come on people. Don't disappoint me. Will no-one state the obvious?

oops,.. I meant released back into the wild.....:doh:
Thank you Dadpole, ya bugger !! :lol:

[BMWST?]

Wait a second folks. Gareth Morgan - multi millionaire - his private company is managing nearly two Billion in investments. The guys got money. And some Clues.
so he latches on to the publics need for a good samaratin story, one thats not been repeated 20 times since Chch EQ. Something that might make headlines....and get him some media attention.

He found a good one,,,and its costing him sweet fark all, relatively speaking.

Now if hes been stepping up and puring in some money (relative to his worth), or other resources to the Chch rebuild, or something like that, then I will take my hat off tot he guy, and thank him sincerely.

But helping a Penguin?
I know people are needing some nice 'feel good' stories in the media. But theres some better causes that this out there that need our attention.

And Im all for helping animals....Ive done two trips to the Auckland Islands moving DOC stuff.....theres some good work being done there. But. Priorities...

so you priorities are the only worthwhile ones?How do you know what Gareth Morgan has or has not done for the people of Chch?Just because you dont know doesnt mean he hasnt

[jaffaonajappa]

so you priorities are the only worthwhile ones?How do you know what Gareth Morgan has or has not done for the people of Chch?Just because you dont know doesnt mean he hasnt


Yea, yea, yea...catch up and Read more.

Your right. Scroll up......I was wrong.

[Virago]

so you priorities are the only worthwhile ones?How do you know what Gareth Morgan has or has not done for the people of Chch?Just because you dont know doesnt mean he hasnt

Bingo - the proverbial Catch 22, eh? If it is publicised, he'll be condemned. If not, then it obviously didn't happen.

[Big Dave]

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.

[jaffaonajappa]

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.

LOL.
Ive been wrong twice.
One of them was in recent years.....

[Virago]

I was right once - but my wife doesn't know about it...

[Crasherfromwayback]

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.

Get yer shit together then! :p

And just in case anyone that read my post thinks I'm knocking GM..you couldn't be more wrong. I was simply saying to WT that they (Gareth and Jo) love the media knowing what they're up to, regardless of what they're up to.

I've sold both him and his fun/funny wife Jo bikes, they're good customers. They've given more moola away than I'll ever earn in my lifetime (until I win Lotto that is), and have fun doing it.

[Berries]

if I got stranded somewhere I would hope that someone gave me a lift home too. Wouldn't give a flying fuck how much they were worth.
Would you want to wait eight months though? The penguin will be long dead before then.

[superman]

Lol on a ship that's not allowed within 22km of NZ thanks to its 2 onboard nuclear reactors! Good stuff.

[Banditbandit]

"Multimillionaire philanthropist Gareth Morgan is coming to the rescue of Happy Feet, the stranded and desperately ill penguin.

Morgan said that if Happy Feet survives, he would take it back to Antarctica on a Russian icebreaker.

The Kiwisaver provider is leading an expedition to the Ross Sea on the Spirit of Enderby in February and said Happy Feet and a Conservation Department minder could come along for the ride.

Happy Feet was welcome to jump ship if it met other emperor penguins along the way, Morgan said.
..."

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5193679/From-Kiwisaver-to-penguin-saver



Awesome news !!!!!! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup
Now here's hoping he survives.

Fuck it .. all that money for a sick penguin that's gonna get eaten by an orca in front of Gareth's very eyes ..


He is one of those rare people who puts his money where his mouth is.


And you think spending big bucks on penguins is a good idea? People should be a high priority - not fucking orca food.

[Ocean1]

People should be a high priority - not fucking orca food.


Feel free to spend every cent you earn on whatever / whoever you want. Feel free also to tell anyone who disagrees with your choice to fuck off, it's absolutely none of their business.

[Bald Eagle]

It's a penguin, who gives a fuck. If it can swim here it can swim back, and if it can't, no loss there's thousands more. Gareth Morgan is only interested in money, and enjoying it, fuck all else, that's not news.

need to spread etc etc - here here bloody penguin got lost and everybodies getting all happy feet on, let it find its own fucking way home.

[Banditbandit]

Feel free to spend every cent you earn on whatever / whoever you want. Feel free also to tell anyone who disagrees with your choice to fuck off, it's absolutely none of their business.

I'll certainly feel free to voice my opinion here ... and tell anyone who doesn't like it to FUCK OFF!