Senior New Zealander of the Year Award
Countdown is a proud sponsor of the New Zealander of the Year Awards which celebrates inspirational Kiwis.
As sponsors of the Senior New Zealander of the Year Award, we celebrate those New Zealanders aged 60 years and over who make a great contribution to our country.
Alison Neill, ‘The Angel of Fairlie’, was named Countdown Senior New Zealander of the Year for 2010.
Alison is an inspirational woman who has spent over 30 years caring for elderly people in need. A registered nurse she has become known as ‘The Angel of Fairlie’ after founding Moreh, a not for profit residential facility for the elderly and infirm.
Since Moreh opened in 1979, Alison has provided care for more than 300 people – never taking payment for her work. Although she is now in her 78th year and older than some of her residents, Alison is still up many nights attending to their needs.
Alison Neill, 'The Angel of Fairlie', with Dave Chambers, Chief Operating Officer for Countdown, who presented her with the award as Countdown Senior New Zealander of the Year.
