BUSINESS

Iwi farewells Director of Te Reo, Tikanga and Mātauranga

Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated (NKII) has farewelled Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod as the Director of Te Reo, Tikanga and Mātauranga, a role he has held for over 1...

Hawke's Bay Rockit Apples moves into South Island in partnership with Turley Farms

Innovative Hawke’s Bay company, Rockit Global Limited, is expanding its footprint across the country, with the first Rockit apples now growing in the Sout...

Te Whanganui ā Orotū Taiwhenua CEO resigns

Te Taiwhenua o Te Whanganui ā Orotu Chairman Hori Reti has paid tribute to the organisation’s CEO Tania Eden, who has announced her resignation. Reti sai...

Karamū High School students win top regional young enterprise award

A Karamū High School business enterprise has succeeded at all levels in the Hawke’s Bay Young Enterprise Scheme regional final.  Not only did Posie...

Call for input on initial growth areas of Napier and Hastings

Planning for residential and business development in Napier and Hastings over the next 30 years is underway, with input on initial growth areas being called for...

Tuatahi First Fibre to acquire Unison Fibre

Tuatahi First Fibre, the leading central North Island fibre network provider, will expand its presence into Hawke’s Bay, Taupo and Rotorua through the pur...

Annual inflation at 5.6 percent, new figures show

New Zealand’s consumers price index increased 5.6 percent in the 12 months to the September 2023 quarter.  The 5.6 percent increase follows a 6 perc...

Hawke’s Bay Airport recognised by NZ Airports Association

Hawke’s Bay Airport has scooped up a handful of awards at the New Zealand Airports Association awards, held in Christchurch. The awards, held last week,...

Overall cost of Waimārama Rd Cycleway washed away by Cyclone Gabrielle to surpass $1M

A cycle trail washed away by Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to cost $500,000 - $200,000 shy of it originally cost to build. The Waimārama Rd Cycleway - 3km off-...

Government unveils Cyclone recovery package for Hawke's Bay businesses

The Hawke's Bay economy is set to be boosted by a Government Cyclone recovery package announced today that gives $1.5 million to the Hawke’s Bay Chamber o...

High winds cause havoc for Hawke's Bay

Strong westerly winds have caused havoc around Hawke's Bay with flights in and out of the region cancelled, operations at Napier Port halted, and thousands with...

Video: Meet the Candidates meetings in full swing for Hawke's Bay candidates

With weeks to go before the general elections, the Hawke’s Bay candidates have been pushing their message at numerous meet the candidate meetings. Earlie...

Hastings to Napier rail line reopens after Cyclone devastation

The railway line between Hastings and Napier is officially opened after Cyclone Gabrielle. The section of line between Hastings and Napier, particularly around...

Napier City Council to review Easter Sunday Trading Policy

The policy granting Napier retailers permission to trade on Easter Sunday is now up for review, with community consultation opening today. Napier City Council...

Disaster Relief Fund pays out final grants

The Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Trust (DRT) decision panel had its final meeting this week following the closure of Phase Two applications in early July &...

Hawke’s Bay power consumers to receive $240 dividend payment from Trust

Power consumers in Hawke’s Bay will receive an annual dividend payment of $240 from the Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust (HBPCT) for the 202...

Hawke’s Bay becomes first region to introduce EV truck to shipping container depot

A new EV truck will be used to move containers to and from Napier Port.  New Zealand’s leading independent container storage and servicing business...

Local company Bostock New Zealand looking for investors

Local growing company Bostock New Zealand is looking to sell down shares in a bid to access capital for new opportunities. The company, a mainstay of the Hawke...

Video: Removing GST from fruit and vegetables will make life difficult for small businesses, says local financial advisor

Removing GST from fruit and vegetables will make life difficult for small businesses, says Nick Stewart, CEO of Stewart Group. Recently, the National Party sai...

Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser raises $27k

The Stewart Group Gala Night held last Saturday night and supported by Rotary, has raised $27,500 for the Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Fund. The evening w...