Hi, Can some one fill me in about a John Griffin who is described as a New York financier. I understand he is a director of the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. He is also described as a philanthropist who moves in celebrity circles. The reason I am asking is he is wanting to buy a historical New Zealand icon "Young Nicks Head" This is the first land explorer Captain Cook sighted in 1769. It is very hilly , a run down sheep station he is offering several million more than its market value. Mr Griffin has promised that if he is allowed to buy the property he will hand over about 500 acres to the conservation department. The question is can he be trusted. Des Hooker ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn