Mike Dawson
Mike Dawson is a notable Olympian who has trained at Waimarino Adventure Park, contributing to the facility's reputation for developing elite athletes. He is recognized for his achievements in kayaking and has represented New Zealand in international competitions.
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Last week, one of his other MPs, Mike Dawson, sparked an internal fight by declaring he didn’t want to accept the scheduled pay raise for MPs.
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to Liberals
Canada· 2026-02-18
Mike Dawson abruptly left CAAT on January 19 amid internal tensions.
CAAT puts CEO on leave, names new chair and vice-chair amid governance crisisCanada· 2026-02-13
Mike Dawson was one of the three executives who left the pension plan on Jan. 19.
CEO’s payout, workplace relationship spur governance upheaval at Ontario pension planCanada· 2026-02-03
Mike Dawson was competing against Lisa Ann Walter on 'Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions'.
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United States· 2026-01-29
Mike Dawson joined CAAT in 2018 and took over as CFO in 2022.
Three senior executives resign from CAAT pension planCanada· 2026-01-22
Anderson was proud of the success of the Olympians who had trained at the Wairoa River facility, namely Mike Dawson.
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New Zealand· 2025-10-22
