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Good as Gold: Taranaki legend serving community for six decades

September 7, 2022

Sixty-three years as a volunteer firefighter is just one of the many ways Opunake’s busiest resident has given back to his community. We meet this week’s wonderful ASB Good As Gold recipient, Brian Vincent. (Source: Seven Sharp)

This week’s ASB Good as Gold winner Brian Vincent is a legend in the provincial town of Opunake, having served his community for over 60 years.

The 85-year-old has been serving his community as a volunteer firefighter for 63 years and has no plans to step down.

In the streets of Opunake, everyone knows his name. Vincent is the Taranaki town's go-to man, with his generosity of time, help, expertise and knowledge.

You can nominate someone deserving for ASB Good as Gold through this link.

As a hero in his community, ASB is gifting Brian $10,000 to treat himself and his lovely wife, Maureen.

Watch the video above to see how much Brian Vincent means to his small-town community.

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