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Hawke’s Bay councils continue joint work to prepare for water reforms

The region’s four territorial authorities are set to take the next step in exploring a joint approach to delivering water services under the Government’s new Local Water Done Well plan. After resolving to investigate joint ownership and delivery of water services in 2019, this work was interrupted by the previous Government’s Three Waters policy, which proposed to take ownership of...

Is your business resource consent compliant?

Cameron Burton, Senior Consultant – Projects and Sustainability Stadegy and Brad Lawson, Commercial Manager / Senior Consultant – Projects and Sustainability Have you ever considered that your business might not be able to continue to operate due to a non-compliance with your resource consent? Perhaps this already sits on your corporate risk register in the operational or reputational damage section?...

Fake it till you make it

Part 1: Deep fake Imagine seeing a video of a well-known CEO making outrageous statements, only to find out later it wasn’t real at all. That’s the power — and danger — of deep fake AI. This technology uses artificial intelligence to create highly convincing fake images, videos, and audio clips. It’s like Photoshop on steroids. While the technology itself...

Listings galore favour buyers

Chelsea Kennedy, Napier Sales Manager for New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty (NZSIR), provides her insights into the Hawke’s Bay residential property market and the traditional spring selling season. Currently, the Hawke’s Bay property market is experiencing an increase in listings (35.6% increase year on year), presenting the highest number of available properties seen in many years. This offers a wide...

A zero hero – A new type of beer baron emerges Grant Caunter

Grant Caunter was a big beer drinker. It was pretty hard not to be when you’re the global director of craft and variety beer for Heineken based in Amsterdam. However, although he loved beer, he wasn’t that keen on its alcohol content, as it was having a negative impact on his health. Brought to you by: ...

Former All Black Manager Darren Shand shares experiences from the top

Darren Shand thrives in high pressure situations but it’s not the All Blacks nail biting one point win over France in the 2011 World Cup Final that gave him the confidence to perform under pressure. Darren was the manager of the All Blacks for 20 years where he worked alongside the likes of Sir Graham Henry, Sir Steve Hansen and...

Finance New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay – Team Expands – offering comprehensive finance solutions to help businesses prosper

More Kiwi businesses are looking to work with finance advisers who can provide full solutions for asset and business finance - bringing New Zealand closer to the way Australian businesses operate. Statistics from East and Partners Research Australia show that approximately 70% of Australian businesses use finance advising/broker services for equipment or asset finance needs. Up until now, New Zealand...

Can Do. Will Do’ approach connects Hawke’s Bay producers to national and international logistics chain – Booths Logistics

Hawke’s Bay businesses that move products throughout New Zealand and offshore are benefitting from the extensive network of logistics and warehousing offered by fast growing business, Booth’s Logistics. Booth’s was founded in Manawatu in the 1980’s when Graham Booth faced similar challenges common to most growers and producers – how to move product from the farm gate to market. In...

Building trust for 30 years – Hurford Parker

After 30 years at the helm of local Insurance broker firm Hurford Parker, Jeff Parker can begin to take a back seat knowing the business is in good hands. Jeff started Hurford Parker alongside Jim Hurford in 1994 as a response to ensuring local businesses and property owners had a local ‘on the ground’ insurance broker firm that would be...

Doing the heavy lifting for Hawke’s Bay businesses – Hawke’s Bay Crane & Platform Hire

In the heart of Hawke’s Bay, where rugged landscapes meet relentless ambition, Hawke’s Bay Crane & Platform Hire is redefining the skyline. As construction projects continue to climb and infrastructure projects grow larger, this dynamic company stands as the region’s heavyweight champion in delivering precision and unparalleled service with its fleet of cranes and access equipment. The business continues to...