Damon Harvey, Author at The Profit

Damon is the editor and publisher of The Profit. Damon has over 20 years experience as a journalist, content developer, marketer and public relations specialist. Damon is a huge advocate for Hawke's Bay businesses and The Profit was created as a platform to celebrate HB businesses and business people. Damon is also a director of Attn! marketing pr - www.attn.co.nz alongside wife Anna Lorck. He is also a Hastings District Councillor and chairman of Sport Hawke's Bay. In his spare time he loves surfing, mountain biking, crossfit and spending time with his family, which includes five girls! If you've got a great story contact Damon on 021 2886 772 or damon@theprofit.co.nz

Damon Harvey

Ziwi takes lead in premium petfood market

You know that Ziwi’s petfood range is premium quality when the chief executive Stuart Irvine openly admits to having had a taste test. “I can promise you, I have tasted the pet food,” Stuart says with a chuckle.“We’re very confident in the quality of our ingredients, so we have no problem sampling the products ourselves.” His willingness to put the...

There’s only one standard – build the best. Business Profile – Maulder Builders

Building the best is all that matters to Peter Maulder, and his benchmark is simple: his work must exceed the expectations of his happy clients. With a building career spanning over 40 years, Peter doesn’t hand over the keys without a final inspection — armed with a vacuum cleaner. Odd as it may seem, this isn’t just a cleanup tool...

Hawke’s Bay’s Big Night of Business Brilliance

Under the soaring glass ceilings of The Atrium in Hastings, more than 200 people gathered for the inaugural The Profit Unleashed, a celebration of talent, grit, and ingenuity thriving in Hawke’s Bay. Beyond applauding success, the evening offered candid insights, shared challenges, and a resounding belief in the power of ambition to thrive globally. From disrupting markets to creating iconic events and harnessing cutting edge technology, speakers Robyn McLean, Hamish...

From IT to Impact: Datacom Strengthens Hawke’s Bay’s Business and Talent Pipeline

Datacom’s growing presence in Hawke’s Bay is helping local businesses to thrive, driving economic growth, and creating new career opportunities for up and coming talent. Through technology and collaboration, Datacom is supporting innovation across the region. Leading Datacom’s efforts locally, General Manager Hayden McKee embodies the company’s commitment to the Bay. Born and raised in Hastings, Hayden’s career initially took...

Unlocking the Power of Data – Business Profile – Growth Mindset

In a world increasingly driven by data, one man is helping Hawke’s Bay businesses harness analytics to make smarter decisions and unlock new growth opportunities. Rob Sickorez, a former U.S. Air Force operations research analyst has advanced degrees in mathematical and statistical sciences and doctorate-level expertise. Rob provides Hawke’s Bay businesses with customised data solutions that are transforming local operations...

NOW NAMED NZ’S BEST BUSINESS BROADBAND PROVIDER

Now has been recognised as the country’s Best Business Broadband Provider for the second year running at the NZ Compare Awards. The awards, announced on Tuesday 10th December, recognise the service, support and value of a range of providers across the local internet and telecommunications sector, judged by an independent panel along with scores provided by the New Zealand public....

Summerfruit NZ’s new campaign’s a different take on the traditional kiwi Christmas

Summerfruit NZ, the industry body representing over 240 growers of apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, and plums, has partnered with FizzyPop for their 2024/2025 summer campaign. After a competitive pitch, FizzyPop, the Hawke’s Bay-based advertising agency, secured the collaboration. “We wanted to show that sweet and tasty cherries, nectarines, peaches, apricots, and plums can provide people working through or with family...

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?...

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: ...