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Hawke’s Bay is a fantastic region from which to operate any business

There’s a multitude of compelling reasons
to consider moving your business operation
to this economic powerhouse region.

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Growing awareness
within the community

Advancing an attitude of pride
throughout Hawke’s Bay.

Community Engagement
Why the chicken
crossed the road.

In 2014 Ben Bostock saw an opportunity to create
a product where he controlled the whole process
from pasture to plate

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So who's the
clever clogs?

From excellent pre-school, primary and
intermediate, all the way through to tertiary
education and Masters' degree level, Hawke's Bay
continually grows a whole host of clever clogs.

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What do
kids know?

In 2003 with an endless curiosity about the
world of learning, Hamish Whyte and his team
at Furnware set out to change the way we think
about learning spaces.

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Think
Small.

When Phil Alison started thinking about a
big idea, he realised that size didn’t matter.
In fact, the big idea was based on something
quite the opposite.

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Who killed
Jack Frost?

When Steve Haslett took over the
New Zealand Frost Fans company he
knew there was a lot at stake - frosts
and cold damage eating away at grower’s
margins that impact future earnings.

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Great things grow here.
For your business.

If you’re wanting to invest, start, buy or re-locate a business to Hawke’s Bay, you’re in the right place. This vibrant, exciting region is where businesses thrive and grow.

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Eco-friendly, lightweight, warm when wet. Perfect for walking, hiking, and hunting. Moisture wicking, anti-bacterial, anti-odor. Plus machine washable....
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Ed Takes IMS Helicopter Equipment To New Heights
The task posed to Ed was to spread the word, across both hemispheres, about the quality and efficacy of the IMS product range. ...
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Ed Takes IMS Helicopter Equipment To New Heights

The task posed to Ed was to spread the word, across both hemispheres, about the quality and efficacy of the IMS product range. ...

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In Community Engagement

Holiday Lights On @ National Aquarium

Visitors to the Aquarium go on a magical journey featuring dazzling light displays and stunning special effects. Sit by a fire and meet some elves....

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In Community Engagement

Long-time Rural Community Board Chair Stands Down

Peter Kay was first elected in 2004 as the member for the Maraekakaho subdivision of the Hastings District Rural Community Board in 2004 and became chairman in 2008. ...

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In Events

The Navy Band In Concert

Friday 15 February 2019 1:30pm

The Navy Band is made up of the finest woodwind players, brass players and percussionists from around New Zealand and the world.

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In Open Positions

Support Worker – Disability – HealthCare NZ

HealthCare NZ is seeking a person who has experience in supporting adults with all aspects of daily living, including personal care.

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In Innovation

Funding Available To Support Local Startups

The Hawke’s Bay Angel Investment Group (HB Angels) is a network of entrepreneurs and professional investors prepared to collaboratively invest in and support local entrepreneurial talent....

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In Events

Interislander Summer Festival – New Years Day Races

Tuesday 1 January 2019 10:30am

Enjoy a fun-filled day with plenty of free activities for the kids, live music and great racing action for the adults to enjoy.

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In Open Positions

Management Accountant – Napier City Council

Napier City Council is seeking a person who will be responsible for the delivery of the financial and management accounting function for the City Services Business unit.

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In Events

Black Barn OpenAir Cinema

Thursday 27 December 2018 7:30pm – 11:30pm + more

The amphitheatre has great acoustics, good sight lines; the best of technology installed and offers magic views over the Hawke's Bay Plains.

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In Region, Services

Icehouse Helps Straighten Up A Plumbing Business

One of the first things Tim learnt from the Icehouse was, if you want to be a bigger business then you need to act like a bigger business so we invested in software that could run massive crews....

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In Horticulture

2019 Biodiversity Calendar For Sale

All the proceeds from the sale of these calendars go to plant conservation work for Biodiversity HB...

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In Open Positions

Systems Accountant – Napier City Council

Napier City Council is seeking a person who is a proactive and agile Systems Accountant and a strategic thinker who is a capable problem solver.

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Management of Events, Marketing, Sponsorship Currently contracted by the Land Rover Horse of the Year, HB Racing and occasional contracts with A&P Society. Governance position currently with HB Racing, previous...

For over 30 years FPG has created the world’s most irresistible displays for food and drink, helping our customers and partners sell more. FPG’s premier cabinet range provides our corporate...

A website promoting and selling New Zealand vegan wines.

We’re a full-service marketing agency, focused on achieving our client’s business goals and delivering a return on investment. Our clients work with one professional team, saving them time and money....

Let us light up your next event. Bespoke event hire pieces can be hard to come by. We bring to you a light that would be unforgettable and not like...

Personal brand photography and development services for entrepreneurs and influencers.

Water Testing Hawke’s Bay is a leading regional bacteriological water-testing and analysis laboratory. With scientific rigour, reliability and consistency, we provide certainty and peace-of-mind when to comes to knowing what’s...

CM Quantity Surveyors Ltd is small firm of quantity surveyors based in Hawke’s Bay, providing quantity surveying and estimating services to building industry professionals, contractors and suppliers.

HARTizan products include Kawakawa salves, Deodorant spray that is 100% safe and eco-friendly; Artworks by David King, … Services include facilitation in Waste Minimisation Education and Enviroschools.

Recognising our Clients’ commitment to providing a positive working environment for their new employees, On Arrival’s resettlement services are designed to complement this approach by attending to the needs of...