Random follow #278 - @manucaddie

World famous in Gisborne" is one of the best ways to describe @manucaddie.  This gentleman, scholar and elected Councillor is someone who exudes passion and a love of everything he puts his hand towards.  While it might sound like being famous in Gisborne would be a relatively easy thing to achieve Manu is so much more than that.

Every day and in every project he is growing his sphere of influence.  Be it both nationally and abroad as well.  He is a nationally active greeny and is totally committed to the cause of protecting the environment.  Twitter - we need more people of this ilk.

Being on twitter and interacting with people is one tool that he uses to stay connected with the community and those people in it.

Here's a couple of things you do need to mindful of -

1. He tweets regularly.  Yes his twitter account is connected to his Facebook page but the posts are relevant and engaging.
2. He shares lots of pictures.  A picture tells a thousand words and Manu is pretty good with a camera.
3. He really cares.  There are so many different causes and charity events that pop up in his timeline that it totally demonstrates his aroha for people and the environment.
4. #GigatownGis.  Everybody in New Zealand deserves high speed internet.  Of that I am sure.  Especially the more remote and geographically places such as Gisborne.  To say Manu is a loud and proud supporter of #GigatownGis would be stating it well.

Here's what I like about @manucaddie.  You always know where he stands on an issue.  Such as - 

"Chur ka pai Kōka Hinetū -calling on everyone working with children and youth in Ngāti Porou to be regularly drug tested."

Also, he embodies the spirit of whanau and kiwi can-do-itness - 

"Anyone know anyone able to bring our car back from Ruatoria before Monday? It's not essential, just if it works out. :)"

Random facts that may not mean much to you but they do for the local economy - 

"The Gisborne district has half a million sheep less than we had 20 years ago, and a whole lot more pine trees."

@manucaddie is a tweeter who gives you the good oil, retweets value and is one of the polite nice guys who uses this social media platform.  Give him a follow, I am sure he would appreciate it.

(Thank you to +Winston Moreton for the heads up and help on this post)